1Five Year Strategic Plan2023-2028

FOREWORD
The Assam Royal Global University as a centre of learning has created a platform of learning opportunity
by bringing together traditional and new disciplines, through interdisciplinary collaboration between
faculty, students, researchers, industry and our communities. University will create every opportunity
for its faculty and students to engage in knowledge creation and transactions through new insights
and breakthrough innovations. Our students enter fields that are driven by innovation, technology, andthe power of personal creative expression. The University will ensure that its studentsgo on to createsocial value, economic opportunity, enrich our visual culture and solve regional and national challenges.
Throughout these engaging years we have met the needs of learners across a wide range of subjects
and disciplines that are being offered at the University. University has evolved as an Institution by
expanding the range of disciplines with new programs in Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Science,
Design, Fashion, Applied Sciences to name a few.

In this strategic plan we focus on three primary goals:•••

Teaching, Learning and Research that will reflect the application of new domain of knowledge tosolve challenges through meaningful tangible contributions.
Increasing our efforts in commitment towards teaching excellence through creative and innovative
curriculum and frameworks by putting student interest at the heart of Institutional growth.
Creating and collaborating in future partnerships for bringing diverse learning groups that will
propel the learning curve for each stakeholder. It is a very conscious decision on the part of the
management.

Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Singh
Vice Chancellor
The Assam Royal Global University

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INDEX
S. No

Particulars

Page Number

1

Framework For Strategic Plan

4

1.1

The Strategic Plan4

1.2

Growth Projections

5

1.3

Values13

1.4

Opportunities

13

1.5

Challenges

13

1.6

Strategic Goals and the way forward

13

1.7

Performance Metrics

13

1.8

Goals and associated KPIs

13

2

Deployment Of The Strategic Plan

14

3

Strategic Goals & Actions

21

3.1

Academic Structure and Pedagogy

21

3.2

Research and Innovation

21

3.3

Student Support and Enhancing Student Experience

21

3.4

Academic-Industry Linkage

21

3.5

Nurturing Equity and Diversity

21

3.6

Human Resource Inclusion

21

3.7

Robust Alumni Base

22

3.8

Community Outreach22

4Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Interculturalism

22

5

Excellence In Teaching & Learning

22

6

People And Organisation

22

7

Digital Transformation

23

8

Quality, Planning, Finance & Governance23

9Campus Master Plan

23

10

Alumni & Philanthropy

23

11

Outreach24

12

Key Performance Indicators

25

13

Committee Members

28

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1. FRAMEWORK FOR STRATEGIC PLAN
1.1 The Strategic Plan:
1. Academic Excellence
a.
b.
c.
d.

Develop an industry oriented academic structure to impart quality education.
Create a strong pool of teaching fraternity to enhance academics and research.
Collaboration with Industries through MoUs to develop academic-industry linkage.
Enhance the teaching-learning environment by creating scope for multidisciplinary research andinnovation.

2. Internationalisationa.
b.

Students
Faculty

3. Infrastructure development capital
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
7.

Hospital
Library
Auditorium
Academic Block
Parking
Hostel4. Holistic Educationa.
b.

SportsCo- Curricular activities

5. Research
a.
b.
c.

Social ImpactProjects
Patents
Publications

6. Innovation and Entrepreneurship startups
a.
b.
c.

IIC
Hackathon and other activities
Target to produce startups.

7. Sustainable Ecosystema.
b.

Green Campus
Eco Friendly campus

8. University Social Responsibility
9. Inclusiveness & Global Sensitivity
10. Strong Industry Institute Connection
11. Institute- Institute Collaboration
12. Strong Alumni Connection
13. Promotion of IKS
14. Student Centric University
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Integrate sustainable practices in all aspects of operation towards becoming a green campus.
Spirit cooperation by embracing the community and it’s diversity.
Become the epicentre of a rich and diverse culture of young minds.
Aims to contribute significantly towards SDGs of United Nation.
Aspire to be the ‘University of Choice’ for people of this region.

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1.2 Growth Projections

The following table gives detailed parameters and status for our growth plans for the coming years (2023 – 2028)

Sl.No

Parameters

Current Status

2 Years

3 Years

5 Years

1.

Multidisciplinary
University

24 Schools
9 Centre’s
127+ Programmes

26 Schools
12 Centre’
139 Programmes

28 Schools
15 Centre’s
145 Programmes

30 Schools
20 Centre’s
160 Programmes

Multidisciplinary University

The Assam Royal Global University started its journey in 2017 as multidisciplinary University and launched 13
schools, 6 centres and 55 programmes. Currently, the university has 23 schools, 9 centres and 130 programmes.
To further strengthen the University philosophy of holistic, multidisciplinary education in line with the NEP 2020,
the University has set a phase wise progressive target and to add 2 more schools, 3 centres and 12 departments
by 2025-2026; 28 Schools , 15 centres, and 145 programmes by 2026, and a projected rise to 30 schools, 20
centres and 160 programmes by the next five years.
2.

Research &Teaching

20% research
80% teachingand service

30% research
40% research
50% research
70% teaching and 60% teaching and 50% teaching andserviceserviceserviceResearch & Teaching

As of now RGU focusing 20% on research and remaining 80% on teaching learning. The Assam Royal Global
University has a comprehensive five-year plan (2023-2028) to achieve through a continuous professional developmentof the faculty, students, and researchers of the University. However, RGU has set a scientific research policy to focus
and increase 10% in research and 10% in teaching and service in next two year by the 2025-2026. Further it will riseto increase to 40% research and 60% teaching and services by 2026, and the intention is to have a comprehensive
composition of 50% research and 50% teaching at the end of 5 years.

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3.

Interdisciplinary
Programmes

Very few
Interdisciplinary
Programmes
30% of Curriculum
shall be taken
outside major.
Interdisciplinary
Independent study
PeriodInterdisciplinary
Foundation
Programme
Interdisciplinary
Majors and Minor
Choice ofselecting Majors
and Minors
across schools

Interdisciplinary
Foundation
Programme
Interdisciplinary
Majors andMinorsInterdisciplinary
Foundation
Programme
Interdisciplinary
Majors andMinors4.

Faculty with
Foreign Academic
Degree andExperience

2 % of faculty isforeign degree
qualified

4 % of faculty isforeign or foreign
degree qualified

8% of faculty isforeign or foreign
degree qualified

15 % of faculty isforeign or foreign
degree qualified

Faculty with Foreign Academic Degree & Experience

Presently, availability of faculty with foreign academic degree and experience in The Assam Royal Global University
is only 2%. The University has set a phase wise progressive plan to increase 4% such Faculty Members by the 20252026. The projected phase wise inculcation is 8% by 2026-2027, and to 15% by the end of 5 years with an intention to
help positioning RGU into academic community that benefits students, faculty, and the institution as whole.
5.

Mix of Indian andForeign Faculty

100:0

98:2

95:5

90:10

Mix of Indian & Foreign Faculty

Presently there is no Faculty Member of foreign origin. The University is in the process to increase the number ofFaculty members with foreign origin through a process of strategic plan. A mix of Indian and foreign faculty may bringa blend of perspectives, expertise, and experiences that will enrich both teaching and learning. Initially the gap will be
increased with the ratio of 98:02 by the 2025-2026. Further it is projected to increase to 95:5 by 2026-2027, and it is
proposed to take the ration to 90:10 by the end of 5 years.

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6.

Admission Policy

Transparent
Admission Policy& Process Merit,
Need based.
Holistic Within-State
Students to
Out-of-State
Students Ratio:
85:15 Negligibleinternational
students

Transparent
Admission Policy& Process Merit
Need based.
Holistic WithinState Students to
Out-of-State

Transparent
Admission Policy& Process Merit
Need based.
Holistic WithinState Students
to Out-of-State
Students Ratio:
60:40
3% international
students

Transparent
Admission Policy& Process Merit,
Need based.
Holistic WithinState Students to
Out-of-State

7.

Faculty Student
Ratio

1:14

1:13

1:12

1:10

Faculty Student Ratio

The current faculty student ratio at RGU is 1:14. The Assam Royal Global University has a vision to maintain global
parameter to change major educational experience in the field of University domain. The RGU has a progressive plan
to upscale the ratio to 1:13 by the 2025-2026, 1:12 by 2026-2027, and 1:10 by 2028.
8.

Teaching &Research
Collaboration

9.

Endowment Funds

Faculty andStudent Exchange
Programmes withfew International
Universities andmore than 100
National
Collaborations andTie Ups in
Academia andIndustry

One major
research
collaboration eachin the USA, the UK
and Asia
Identify at least 10
student Exchange
Programs

Rs. 5 CrRs. 25 Cr

One major
One major
research
research
collaboration each collaboration eachin the USA, the UK in the USA, theand Asia
UK and Asia
Identify at least 10 About 20 Students
student Exchange Exchange
Programs
Programs

Rs. 50 Cr

Rs. 100 Cr

Endowment Funds in Rs.(Crs.)

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RGU with its current student strength of 6500 have Rs. 5 Crores of endowment fund. Considering 5 years of growth plan theuniversity has made a phased plan to add Rs. 25Cr. by the 2025-2026. Knowingly, growth of the University influences thestakeholders, infrastructure, research, and centres to contribute in a noteworthy manner thereby the growth is projected to
Rs. 50 Cr. by 2026-27 and Rs. 100 Cr. by 2028.
10. Research &Publications

Limited publicationsin Management/
Commerce &Engineering Better
quality in Applied, Pure
& Life Sciences

Average of 2
publications per facultyin quality international
journal every year.
Faculty Publication/
Presentation to form
30% weightage forassessing faculty.

Average of 3
publications per
faculty in quality
international journal
every year. Faculty
Publication/
Presentation toform 35% weightage
for assessing faculty.

Average of 4
publications per facultyin quality international
journal every year.
Faculty Publication/
Presentation to form
40% weightage forassessing faculty

11. Library

Several Departmental
libraries and Central
Library Collection Size:
29,200+ (E-books,
E- Journals, JSTOR /DELNET /Manupatra)
unique titles Major
Library Databases
Initiative towards
building a unique digital
library.

Increase the number
Increase the numberof Titles and Volumesof Titles and Volumes
Library will fuction aswith increase inwork and collaboration Departmental
space for students
Libraries. Focus onand faculty Creating
Digital Resources
repository in partnership and Technologywith Indian and global
enhanced learning
libraries. Initiate
experience. Provide
Consulting support for
remote access tofaculty research on data those outside theComputinguniversity. Digital
Library of the future

Increase thenumber of Titles
and Volumes
with increase in
Departmental
Libraries. Amongst
the best libraries in
the Country. Create
linkages with accesspossibilities acrossthe global libraries.
Digital librarypartnership globally

12. Student
Amenities

Increase Recreation
Ten Recreation Zones
Zones to 12 with
with Cafes, Sports
facilities and quiet study additional space forStudents unwinding.
spaces, Bookstore,
University Fields will
Football, Cricket,
have track and field
Baseball, Volleyballfacilities, Start Rowing
grounds along with
Indoor Sports Facilities. Team. 30% residential(hostels)
Amphitheater for
Dramatics, Skit, Music,
and other activities.
Five Hostels, Bus
Services for day scholars.
Laundry, Fitness andMedical Facility. ATM
facility extended by 3
Banks.

13. Accreditation Academic and
Administrative Audit forassessing the Current
Strength, Weaknesses,
Apply for NAAC, NIRF
and QS Ranking

Increase Recreation
Zones to 14 withadditional space forStudents unwinding.
University Teams forother Sports. 40%
residential (hostels)

Increase
Recreation Zones
to 15 with additional
space for Students
unwinding.
Participate ininternational
National
tournaments andchampionships.
50% residential(hostels)

NAAC Second Cycle, AACSB EQUIS
AACSB

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14.

Land Bankof RGU

45 Acres30+Acres50 Acres60 Acres

Land Bank in Acres

Presently, RGU with its 6500 enrolled students have 30 acres of land with state of the art infrastructure available. The
university has a vision to increase its student strength from 6500 to 11000 in next five years which will lead to an additional
requirement of 30 acres of land. It is strategically proposed to add 15 acres by the 2025-2026. Further, to add another fiveacres by 2026-27 so that the total land bank sums up to 60 acres by 2028.

15. GovernancefromSponsoringorganization

Governed by Governing
CouncilIndependent governing
structure (by and inaccordance with an
Act of the State
Legislature of Assam)

Governed by Governing
CouncilIndependent governing
structure (by and inaccordance with an Act
of the State

16. Student
Enrolment

6500

7500

Governed byGoverned byGoverning Council
Governing Council
Independent
Independent
governing structure
governing structure(by and in accordance (by and in accordancewith an Act of thewith an Act of the
State
State

9000

11000

Student Enrolement

Presently The Assam Royal Global University has 6500 enrolled students. The University has set a progressive roadmap
and target to achieve 11000 students by 2028. The projected growth is proposed as to add 1000 students by 2025-2026,
1500 students 2026-27, and 2000 more by 2028 adding up to a total sum of enrolments to 11000.

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Ranking

Applying for NAAC &
NIRF

NIRF

Second Cycle of
NAAC after 2028
NIRF & QS

NAAC, NIRF, QS& AACSB

18. Total faculty

428

510

700

1100

17.

Total Faculty

Currently RGU has a strength of 428 faculty members. Keeping in mind of 5 years of growth plan and regulatory/accreditation
requirements such as NAAC/NBA/QS and NIRF the university has set a phased plan to increase the strength by recruiting 82
faculty members by 2025-26 taking up the total faculty strength to 700 by 2026-27 and as illustrated, the University plans toincrease the total faculty strength to 1000 by 2028.

19. Under Graduate inpercentage

72%

70%

65%

60%

UG : Graduate in %The university has currently a blend of 42% UG graduates. With a vision to transform itself to a world class research University,
in a significance move RGU has taken a strategic decision to decease UG enrolment by 2% by the 2025-26. Further it will
decrease to 65% by 2026-27, and it proposes to limit the UG graduates to 60% by 2028 in concurrence to the philosophy oftransforming the University from Tier 1 to Tier 2 institute.

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20. PhD as % of
Total
Students

4%

10%

8%

15%

PhD as % Total Students

Currently, The Assam Royal Global University has a total of 4% PhD enrolment against total intake. However, the RGU iscommitted to focused on a holistic approach to transform the quality of research inside the university and proposes to increase
the enrolment of PhD scholars by 4% by the 2025-26, 10% by 2026-27, and to 15% by 2028.
21. International
Students

2%

2%

4%

8%

International Students

Although there are currently 2% of international students enrolled at The Assam Royal Global University, the university has set
a phased target to increase enrolment to 2% by 2025-26 through a team of dedicated professionals whose main responsibility
will be to increase enrolment 4% by 2026-27. and to 8% in next five years. Thereby, increase in the number of international
students enrolled can improve the academic atmosphere, promote cross-cultural learning, and enhance a university’s standing
and diversity around the world.

22. Revenue

Rs.90 Cr Tuition revenue Rs. 120 Cr Fee
does not cover costs
structure to be
incurred per student
rationalized to cover
cost of education

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Rs. 150 Cr Fee
structure to berationalized to cover
cost of education.

Rs. 200 Cr Fee
structure to berationalized to cover
cost of education

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Revenue in Rs.(Crs.) from tution fees

Currently, The Assam Royal Global University generates 90 crores of revenue from tuition fee. RGU has a growth plan toincrease tuition fee to 30 crores by the 2026-2026, further it will be increase to 150 crores by the 2026-27 and at the end
as illustrated the revenue will increase to 200 crores in next five years. It is important to note that the predicted revenue iscalculated using a five-year student enrolment growth of 41%.
23. Research
and Teaching
Assistantships
using own
funds

24. Revenue
fromResearch &Consultancy

50% PhD Scholarships 50% PhD scholarships,
per year for inhouse
10% Teaching andFaculty and those
Researchwith NET and JRF.
Assistantships per year
10% Teaching 50%
PhD Scholarships
per year for Inhouse
Faculty and those with
NET and JRF 10%
Teaching and Research
Assistantships
per year, Rs.3000
additional incentives topursue Ph.D.

>60lakhs>200Lakhs

50% PhDscholarships, 10%
Teaching andResearch
Assistantships per
year

80% PhDscholarships 10%
Teaching andResearch
Assistantships per
year>500 Lakhs>1000 Lakhs

Revenue in Rs.(Crs.) from Research and Consultancy

The Assam Royal Global University currently generate revenue of Rs. 60 lakhs from research and consultancy. However,
however, RGU has set a progressive plan to focus and increase 1.20 crores by the 2025-2026. Further it will rise to increase to 5
crores by 2026-27, and to 10 crores by 2028.

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1.3 Values
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Strives for excellence in education.
Engaging students and faculties to interact and dive into the sea of knowledge.
Fostering incubation and innovation of ideas.
Supports creativity in pedagogy and research.
Committed to provide education for all thereby fulfilling equity to society.
Believes in clean and green campus so that healthy environments nurture healthy mind.

1.4 Opportunities
1.

2.
3.
4.

Guwahati being the epicentre of North-East India, there is immense scope for developing industry linkage.
North-East India being historically, culturally, economically as well as geographically connected to SouthEast Asia, there is much scope for academic and cultural intersections, keeping in view government Act East
Policy.
Introducing multi-disciplinary courses and Inter-disciplinary programmes.
Undertaking cross-disciplinary research to enhance knowledge on the rich biodiversity of North-East.
Develop ways to preserve the culture, heritage and uniqueness of this region.

1.5 Challenges
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Finding ways to inculcate cross-disciplinary research.
Reluctance of faculty to join a private university of North-East.
Collaborating industries for being a private University.
Bringing the University into National platform in -terms of its’ recognition.
Undertaking collaborative research with industries and academic institutions of repute.

1.6 Strategic Goals and the way forward
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Academic Structure and Pedagogy
Research and Innovation
Student Support and Enhancing Student Experience
Academic-Industry Linkage
Nurturing Equity and Diversity
Human Resource Inclusion
Robust Alumni BaseCommunity Outreach

1.7 Performance Metrics
1.
2.
3.
4.

Based on the 8 strategic goals, KPIs are to be developed for each goal.
Each KPI shall indicates the major activities to be undertaken.
Each activity shall incorporate the achievable targets.
Each Target shall have a certain time frame attached.

1.8 Goals and associated KPIs:
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Academic Structure and Pedagogy- Enriching Present programmes (RGU), New programmes to be included,
Industry collaborations in terms of syllabus development, empowering stakeholders to develop syllabus,
Blended teaching-learning.
Research and Innovation- Multi-disciplinary and Inter-disciplinary research, Incentivize Research, Fundings,
Incubation centre, Entrepreneurship HubStudent Support and Enhancing Student Experience- Green campus, Technology driven operations,
Enhancing Administrative task forces, Scholarships, Recreational facilities.
Academic-Industry Linkage- MoU, Tie-up, Internships, Projects, Funded Research
Nurturing Equity and Diversity- Cultural Inclusion, Social Justice, Education for All, Support diverse
background of students.
Human Resource Inclusion- Developing non-teaching staff, Inclusive environment to work, Adoption of bestpractices.
Robust Alumni Base- Alumni connect, engaging alumni in university philanthropy, Support to Alumni, Raising

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5. Nurturing Equity and Diversity- Cultural Inclusion, Social Justice, Education for All, Support diverse backgroundof students.
6. Human Resource Inclusion- Developing non-teaching staff, Inclusive environment to work, Adoption of bestpractices.
7. Robust Alumni Base- Alumni connect, engaging alumni in university philanthropy, Support to Alumni, Raisingfunds through donations, Alumni interaction.
8. Community Outreach- Village/Rural area adoption, Sustainable Development through community outreach,Starting a Community Radio, Wide reach to community.

2. DEPLOYMENT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN:

2.1 To develop an industry oriented academic structure to impart quality education, the following steps
were taken:(i) Industry and academia interface is highly crucial in a knowledge-driven economy where students, pursuing
different professional programmes, are expected to be well versed/trained about their work in the industry. RGUregularly conducts various forms of academia-industry interactions that gives students hands-on experience inreal-life work situations. Students also get ample opportunities to interact with distinguished professionals andleaders from various industries (https://www.rgu.ac/industry-immersion.php).

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(ii) Assam Nurses’ Midwives and Health visitors council has granted permission to start B.Sc. Nursing coursefor 40 seats on 20 September 2018. Approval of BSc Nursing by Indian Nursing Council (INC), approval of
the programme and recognition of the University received on 15th March 2019. (https://www.rgu.ac/programs.
php#RSN)(iii) Approval of B.Pham. programme by Pharmacy Council of India( PCI) ( Inspection done on 19th March,2019). (https://www.rgu.ac/programs.php#RSP)

2.2 To evolve as a ‘brand’ by assessing its’ strengths and identifying the opportunities,
The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has 24 Schools, offering 130+ courses. Nestled in the prime location of
Guwahati, the campus is well accessible. RGU is spread over a picturesque 30+ acres of land with about 15+ lakhsquare feet built-up area. The campus is secured, well-maintained, and facilitated with state-of the-art amenities,
including conducive classrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, studios, moot court, 90+ high-tech laboratories,
and libraries. One of the strongest pillars of RGU is its highly qualified and well-experienced intellectual capital(340+ faculty members), who also serve as the motivation catalyst for 6000+ students. Learning at RGU goesbeyond the classrooms and textbooks. RGU strives for academic excellence through research-intensive andindustry-oriented education instilled with a strong sense of becoming a global citizen.

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2.3 To create a strong pool of teaching fraternity to enhance academics and research,
The Assam Royal Global University conducts purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positivechange. Guided by a strong commitment to the promotion of public good, we, through our research, aspire tounderstand human conditions and the world around us and employ the knowledge we gain in the service ofsociety. Intensive engagement in research is a core institutional value that permeates the fabric of the University,
this involves creating, nurturing and promoting an environment in which people across discipline work together tosolve complex problems (https://www.rgu.ac/research-innovation.php)
2.4 Collaboration with Industries through MoUs to develop academic-industry linkage.
To boost the overall development of the university, RGU has been in collaboration with industries through MoUs
(https://www.rgu.ac/associations.php)

2.5 To enhance the teaching-learning environment by creating scope for multidisciplinary research andinnovation,
Institution’s Innovation Council – The Assam Royal Global University (IIC-RGU) Ministry of Education (MoE),
Govt. of India established Institution’s Innovation Council in the year 2018. Different educational institutions in the
country are part of this initiative. The motive of this program is to systematically foster the culture of innovation
amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The Assam Royal Global University became a part of thisinitiative in the year 2019 and established the IIC- RGU. The IIC- RGU has achieved 3 Star rating out of 4 Stars
in the year 2021 result published by MoE, AICTE. The primary mandate of IIC-RGU is to encourage, inspire andnurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them. The Royal Innovation
Incubator was established in the year 2021 under IIC-RGU. The focus of the incubator is to create an ecosystem
of innovation and entrepreneurship development and create an awareness of IPR activity. (https://www.rgu.ac/
research-innovation.php)

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Also, to improve the quality of research, The Assam Royal Global University conducts purposeful research that
advances knowledge and creates positive change. Guided by a strong commitment to the promotion of public
good, we, through our research, aspire to understand human conditions and the world around us and employ theknowledge we gain in the service of society.

Octa Copter for Agriculture soil

Marker pen with Bamboo and Cane

3D printed key rings representing Assamese Culture
2.6 To integrate sustainable practices in all aspects of operation towards becoming a green campus,
The Assam Royal Global University prohibits single use plastic in the campus, has solar energy panels installed
on top of each building, has rainwater harvesting facility. The university also has its own vermicompost and biogas
plant.

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2.7 Spirit cooperation by embracing the community and it’s diversity.
(https://www.rgu.ac/philanthropy.php)
The Assam Royal Global University is under the aegis of a non-profit charitable society which is formed primarily
for spreading education in the society. As an endeavour towards USR, The Assam Royal Global University haslaunched a project ROYAL ANNA SEVA whereby on a daily basis 100 lunch packets are distributed to needy anddeprived across the city. During the pandemic Food Materials (Raashan) worth ₹.25 lakhs were distributed among
the poor and needy.

The Assam Royal Global University started another project named ROYAL SWASTHYA SEVA, an initiative
towards providing health services to the people staying in and around the area. Under this project, a dispensary
managed by a doctor has been opened to provide medical services at free of cost. The ‘Royal Vastra Sewa’
initiative brings the scope of spreading kindness and warmth to the vulnerable section by donating cloths to thepeople who could not have through their limited means. The Assam Royal Global University is walking towards a
noble cause of helping the needy while nurturing its community, through the nature of the ‘art of giving’.

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The Assam Royal Global University as part of its University Social Responsibility is assisting Tetelia L.P. School,
Dimoria, Kamrup (M) in imparting classes in Science, Maths and English since May 2018. Students from RSET
and RSL are taking classes in Maths, Science and English.

In similar manner, spirit cooperation by embracing thecommunity and it’s diversity.
A highway helpline mobile application of Assam Police- Jaatri Mitra was launched on 19 June, 2019 to provide
real time assistance to the citizens while travellingon the highways of the state has been developed inassociation with The Assam Royal Global University
and Arsaviva Technologies in PPP mode.
During the pandemic of COVID 19, The Assam Royal Global University generously earmarked ₹ 1,00,00,000/(one crore) on 29th March,2020 to fight COVID-19, the greatest challenge known to the mankind so far. In the firstwave of the spread of Covid, a section of the new block of RGU was given to the government of Assam for using
it as a 700 bedded covid care Centre.
Also during the second wave, the same section was converted into a 1000-bedded Covid Care Unit. Financial
support was lent to those staff RGU and RGS who were infected with Corona virus and were facing difficulty ingetting medical treatment due to financial constraints. Those students who lost their parents/earning member due
to the disease were offered education, free of cost in the university.

More such activities are available in the website https://www.rgu.ac/philanthropy.php

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2.8 To become the epicentre of a rich and diverse culture of young minds,
The Assam Royal Global University is located at the heart of Guwahati city of Assam and has played an importantrole in imparting quality education to students of Northeast India as well as other parts of India, diverse cultures
coming from all over as well as from other parts of India and abroad. More than 7000 people call RGU their home.
One would find a diversity of students at the University. Students from different parts of the country come to study at
the University. Students with different backgrounds bring with them different experiences, ideas and perspectives.
One gets to know about different cultures prevalent in different parts of the country, different cuisines, different
dialects and lots more. Getting to know new and interesting people is one of the best experiences of university life.
The university is truly a place of unity in diversity. Also, RGU organizes inter university sports events from time totime in association with AIU (Association of Indian Universities).

How RGU Promotes Diversity?
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We have a diverse pool of talent in our workplace coming from different cultural, educational, environmental
and geographical backgrounds.
RGU has a diverse student population that contributes to the cultural mosaic of the university. Our student
support cell extends support to each and every student on the campus irrespective of their background.
University celebrates all festivals with full zeal and with equal importance. Students participate in all cultural
events like Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Bihu etc. with full enthusiasm.
RGU warmly invites students to be a part of the family by choosing from a gamut of options available forundergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Aims to contribute significantly towards SDGs of the United Nations.
Aspire to be the ‘University of Choice’ for the people of the region.

2.9 Aims to Contribute significantly towards SDG’s of United Nations:
The University is committed to prioritize the progress for all the students faculty and staff for adopting the Universal
call for Action to ensure that it follows the United Nations SDG for mutual social and economic growth in particular
to SDG 4 ,9 and 17 to ensure that University activities must access and contribute with the impact upon thefraternity in and around the University.
2.10 Aspire to be University of Choice for people of this region:
The University has an ambitious plan and wishful goals in terms of teaching, learning, student development andoverall growth of the University. This will ensure that academic best practices, attracting bright minds, recruiting
and retaining to deliver best teaching learning experience. This will be supported by user friendly infrastructure,
which is technologically driven, innovative and adaptive, resourceful management system that will be helping andsupporting student progression. To ensure that young academic minds are attracted towards the University as
their preferred choice. This is when University has the academic reputation in the region, and it stands a quality
driven academic system. It is best at par with compared with any highly ranked within the region and the country.
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3. STRATEGIC GOALS & ACTIONS:
3.1 Academic Structure and Pedagogy
The University is focusing upon creating a robust knowledge eco system for active, holistic and transformativeeducation. The University will be implementing different aspects of National Education Policy in letter and spirit.
The undergraduate and postgraduate programmes having cross discipline, multidiscipline and lateral movementsfrom the basket of courses offered under core, value base, skill enhancement as well as general electives. This
will help university in encouraging students to go for integrated research programmes. University is working
towards building a research culture and capability that will serve not only the domestic but also to international
outlook and quality. This will ensure that knowledge transition is happening in most fruitful and meaningful mannerwhere newness of such knowledge will be of great importance.
3.2 Research and Innovation
The university has a strong research culture and capabilities that not only fully support an enhance national but
also international research quality, approach and outlook. University is creating dedicated research space andinfrastructure for research among various schools and faculties. This raises the Research profile of the University
by actively collaborating with different Universities and Institutions in the higher education domain. The University
shall encourage Research to be undertaken among the focused areas of a strength that also caters to Societal
Challenges. The dedicated Research space will help in generating external funding for Research. University has
initiated seed money and monograph publication for the faculty members to ensure higher involvement of large
number of faculty members in diverse areas of research.
3.3 Student Support and Enhancing Student Experience
University has a dedicated centre for corporate relations (RCCR) that focuses upon student’s journey in theuniversity during their learning phase. It supports students in identifying and undergoing training opportunities,
provision of internships, preplacement offers from their internships and helping them in getting final placements.
It assists students in getting good industry immersion experience during their stay of education at the university
through shadow the leader and live projects. The objective is to create active engagement between the students,
faculty members and other support staff so that resources are that will help in meeting the varied needs of thesestudents are optimally utilised. Student experience and support services are ably supported by a robust student
welfare office that takes care of the different facets of student life in the university.
3.4 Academic-Industry Linkage
The success of the University in having a strong connect with the industry and community at large. This linkage
will help in getting an experiential learning through extended learning hours in Industry, Internship & Training
Opportunities, writing dissertation and Project reports with industries, shadow the leader with live experiences.
These opportunities are possible with active and working collaborations through Memorandum of Understanding
and agreements with regional, national and international institutions. Along with the students it also gives anopportunity for faculty members to widen their knowledge base.
3.5 Nurturing Equity and Diversity
The University since inception is focusing upon creating a a culture of being inclusive University committed toequity, justice and rights for all. In a commitment to follow National Education Policy in our commitment whichitself recognises that Quality Higher Education must be available to all the individuals as the utmost priority. These
different facets have been identifying and addressed by the University having a strategy of academic excellence
through affordable quality education. It creates an opportunity to create practices and policies for having an allinclusive approach for diversified opportunity for holistic growth.
3.6 Human Resource Inclusion
The University is making all strives for having a participatory approach in the design and decision making within
the University. Associates in the different levels are invited to give their valuable inputs to improvise in theexisting system and process. The extended support and encouragement that each individual gets are welcomed,
respected and valued in the University. University plays special emphasis that individuals are placed in theuniversity Organization structure as the right fit. This gives a sense of recognition, acceptance within
the differences and similarities. It also brings diverse work force to a common plan of attainment andempowerment.

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welcomed, respected and valued in the University. University plays special emphasis that individuals are placedin the university Organization structure as the right fit. This gives a sense of recognition, acceptance within the
differences and similarities. It also brings diverse work force to a common plan of attainment and empowerment.
3.7 Robust Alumni Base
Alumni play an important role in the growth of the University. University has a registered Alumni Association witharound 6000+ active members and office bearers who always actively contribute to the growth of the University,
the contribution of the Alumni plays a pivotal role in the all-round development of the University which includes
Alumni engaging in class activities, generating financial resources through endowment funds, supporting students
in terms of internship and placement and actively contributing through seminars and conferences. Active Alumni
association also plays a dominant role in bringing collaboration with industries and academic associations.
3.8 Community Outreach
The Assam Royal Global University has an active outreach programme where students from different
departments and schools are engaged in Outreach activity through the support of partnering organisation andinstitutes. University also has National Services Scheme (NSS) where students go for classroom extension
activity, awareness programme, medical camps. Conducting workshops, plantation drives and many more suchactivities. University has active clubs and societies monitored by the faculties and carried out by the students.
Royal Swasthya Seva, Royal Anna Seva, Royal Vastra Seva are the prominent extension activities carried out
under University Social Responsibilities.

4. EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & INTERCULTURALISM:

The Assam Royal Global University believes in having cultural diversity among the teaching, non-teaching andthe students community. Equal representation of women in workforce, suitable opportunity to progress in chosenarea of work, providing platform for learning to the female students and scope for including them in the decisionmaking pertaining to the welfare of the student community is preferred. University does not believe in highlighting
the caste and culture one belongs to, but it considers giving employment opportunities to those who belong to thelesser privileged sections. Even in the various courses offered by the University, full fee waiver, merit scholarships
and financial assistance to students from marginalised communities is given support as per policy.

5. EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING:

University creates an environment for effective teaching and learning through meaningful engagement in academictransactions. Regular interactions with industry and the leading academic institutions across the different sectionsof society help in understanding the need and align the pedagogy to fill the gaps if any. The idea is to create
excellence in teaching and learning by bringing in different aspects and elements for holistic and transformational
learning. University believes in imparting quality education which can be further enhanced through collaborationsat regional, national and international level. These exchanges will help in providing new opportunities for learning
for the faculties as well as students. The progression of students with multiple learning opportunities creates new
avenues.

6. PEOPLE AND ORGANISATION:The University has a very efficient team of teaching and non-teaching support staff who leave no stone unturnedin achieving the academic excellence in the University backed by robust system and processes. This strategy
is to enhance the work culture of engagement, professionalism, inclusion, and administrative and operational
excellence.
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University provides an enabling environment where different stakeholders get equal opportunity to flourish,
develop and contribute to the University in its success.
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University gives ample opportunity for self-development and professional growth, this is in order to ensurethat they become more adaptive to the changing systems, procedures and processes as per the requirementof the University.
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The standardized institutional system of managing human resource services enhances and supports thedevelopment of the University.
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Defined operational procedures maintaining the utmost standard in the delivery of the services of the University
across different departments, schools and centers help in the promotion of continuous improvement for the
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••The standardized institutional system of managing human resource services enhances and supports thedevelopment of the University.
Defined operational procedures maintaining the utmost standard in the delivery of the services of the University
across different departments, schools and centers help in the promotion of continuous improvement for the
Individual and the University.

7. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION:

University has well in-built process, system, and integration of Digital Technologies in different schools,
departments, centers and important offices that facilitates smooth operation of the academic activities in efficientand effective manner for the relevant stake holders. University has tools and technologies that have enhanced
efficiency in work performance and individual experiences. This has helped in having a repository of large amountsof data, its analysis and insights for conscious and informed decision making. It includes admission platforms like
No Paper Forms (NPF), Learning Management System (LMS) that helps in integrating admission process of NPF,
enrollment of students, allotment of modules and teachers, Online Examination System, declaration of results
etc. The digital integration and transformation has brought process efficiency, its analysis has helped in improved
decision making and crafting effective strategies. It has oriented people process and system with evolving digital
integration. This digital transformation has helped the University to become Digitally relevant and has contributed
towards its obligations to a sustainable ecosystem.

8. QUALITY, PLANNING, FINANCE & GOVERNANCE:The key aspects of effective University management are Quality, Planning, Finance and Governance. It plays animportant role in the growth of the institution through process, standards, establishing measurable performances
for planned growth, attaining research excellence, and ensuring staff and student experience that creates
conducive teaching and learning environment with transparency and trust. To ensure professionalism with the
Quality, Finance and Governance so that University can leverage upon its strength and opportunities from otherstake holders and at the same time work upon the weakness so that vision of the University don’t get diluted.
University is strengthening the process for enhancing the quality by adhering to quality assurance and quality
measure. The proper link between quality planning, finance and governance will ensure that the University ismoving in accordance with the strategic plans.

9. CAMPUS MASTER PLAN:

The University has campus master plan in line with the mission of the University, it has 9 Academic Blocks,4 Hostels,
10 recreation zones for active student life. The master plan is built also to foster sustainable consumption. It has
a Solar Power Plant, Green, Carbon, and Energy Audit supported by effective control of noise and environmental
pollution. Its importance is having harmony between ecology and requirements of the University in terms ofacademic and administrative means. University has a campus master plan for meeting the requirements in termsof learning, research, social, cultural and recreational needs of the University along with community and social
engagements with the region. The objective is to create an inspiring technologically evolved campus.

10. ALUMNI & PHILANTHROPY:

University recognizes the importance of becoming self-sustaining and is taking proactive steps towards achieving
this goal. Diversifying revenue streams is a smart strategy that can help to reduce reliance on philanthropy andcreate a more stable financial base for the institution. The initiatives and partnership with industries by consulting
and customized executive programs can also help to build relationships with industry partners, which can lead tofurther opportunities for collaboration and funding.
Establishing endowments and fundraising campaigns are also important strategies for long-term financial stability.
Endowments can provide a reliable source of income that can be used to support ongoing academic and research
activities, while fundraising campaigns can generate much-needed funds for specific projects or initiatives. It is
important to note that becoming self-sustaining does not mean abandoning philanthropy altogether. Philanthropy
can still play an important role in supporting the institution’s growth and development, but it should be viewed asa supplement rather than a primary source of funding. By diversifying revenue streams and establishing a strong
financial foundation, the institution can ensure that it is better equipped to weather economic challenges andcontinue to deliver high-quality education and research in the long term.

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The University has a registered Alumni Association – The Assam Royal Global University Alumni Associationthat has 6500 plus registered members of alumni. The objective of the Alumni Association is to create a strong
network of graduates from the University who are now having a respectable position in industry, community
service and in society with their own business ventures running successfully. The Alumni community maintains
and enhances a highly engaged and vibrant community of alumni and friends across the state, neighboringstates, within the country and abroad. The association engages alumni with the University through different
activities, inviting alumni to interact with the existing students as buddy mentors where they guide and coach, theyalso engage with the students in the classroom for innovation and incubation activities, providing opportunities
for Alumni to become investors in the feasible projects through entrepreneurship engagements. Hosting varied
events for continuous interactions with the active learners of the University. Annual Alumni meet assures that itis graced by majority of alumni from various parts of the country who are now holding positions of responsibility
in various Government organizations, PSUs, Private sector, Academic Institutions. Many of them are successful
entrepreneurs providing employment opportunities to others as well.

11. OUTREACH:•

Glimpses from the outreach program organized by the Department of Economics with the students from
Department of English visited Ila Snehalaya.

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Sixteen children were exclusively invited for a pre-Christmas celebration by the UG first semester students,
it filled everyone with high spirits of Christmas, spreading joy, love and smiles.

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The University is a non-profit charitable society which is formed primarily for spreading education in thesociety. As an endeavor towards USR, the University has launched a project ROYAL ANNA SEVA whereby
on a daily basis 100 lunch packets are distributed to needy and deprived across the city. During the pandemic,
Food Materials (Raashan) worth ₹.25 lakhs were distributed among the poor and needy.

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The University started another project named ROYAL SWASTHYA SEVA, an initiative towards providing
health services to the people staying in and around the area. Under this project, a dispensary managed by adoctor has been opened to provide medical services at free of cost.

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BSW students of 1st semester visited several communities and conducted several activities like Transect
Walk, Home Visits, Ontological Surveys etc. They also visited Parijat Academy and received an induction
to the working of the Integrated Child Development Scheme along with the academic support such asproviding tuitions in Mathematics and English and conducting an “All-Children’s Parliament” for the holistic
development of the children.

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The University-adopted community of Deosutal where students of social work are engaged in surveying
the community, making a list of its resources (social and physical), understanding the social, psychological,
economic issues that may be prevalent to later culminate into a planned intervention.

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The BSW 3rd semester, students were visited in the communities of- Paschim Boragaon GMC,Kotabari,
Mainkhurung, kaalpanik and Basistha, where they carried out a range of activities, inclusive of: Tutoring
students, Visiting organizations like World Vision, learned skills like Street children identification, implemented
PRA tools, conducted group workshops on topics like ‘Awareness on career options’ and ‘Awareness on
Memorizing vs Understanding’, Awareness programs on Menstrual and Personal Hygiene, COVID-19
Protocol, Substance Abuse, Focused Group Discussions with Mahila Samiti members, in addition to theaforementioned activities.
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BSW 5th semester students visited Promod Talukdar Memorial Old Age Home, Ashadeep, Parijat
Academy, Snehalaya, Assam State Commission for Women, Child line (Railway Child Line and Guwahati ChildLine), Child Friendly and Nirman Rehabilitation Centre to providing care and relief to the old-aged people, to being
advocates of child rights and education, working with women who are in distress and engaging with recovering
addicts and being a part of their treatment and healing sessions.
•Royal Global University as part of its University Social Responsibility Organized World Health day at
Pub Boragaon on dated 8th April, 2021
During the pandemic of COVID 19, Royal Global University generously earmarked ₹ 1,00,00,000/- (one crore) on
29th March,2020 to fight COVID-19, the greatest challenge known to the mankind so far. In the first wave of the
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•BSW 5th semester students visited Promod Talukdar Memorial Old Age Home, Ashadeep, Parijat Academy,
Snehalaya, Assam State Commission for Women, Child line (Railway Child Line and Guwahati Child Line),
Child Friendly and Nirman Rehabilitation Centre to providing care and relief to the old-aged people, tobeing advocates of child rights and education, working with women who are in distress and engaging withrecovering addicts and being a part of their treatment and healing sessions.

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The University as part of its University Social Responsibility Organized World Health day at Pub Boragaon
on dated 8th April, 2021•

During the pandemic of COVID 19, The University generously earmarked ₹ 1,00,00,000/- (one crore) on 29th
March,2020 to fight COVID-19, the greatest challenge known to the mankind so far. In the first wave of the
spread of Covid, a section of the new block of RGU was given to the government of Assam for using it as a
700 bedded covid care Centre.

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Also during the second wave, the same section was converted into a 1000-bedded Covid Care Unit. Financial
support was lent to those staff members RGU and RGS who were infected with Corona virus and were facing
difficulty in getting medical treatment due to financial constraints. Those students who lost their parents/
earning member due to the disease were offered education, free of cost in the university.

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Students of RGU actively participated in the Governments mission of ‘Ek Kadam Swachhata ki Aur’ byorganizing cleanliness campaigns at regular intervals throughout the state of Assam.

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Say No to Single use of plastic from 2nd oct, 2019 the nation-wide drive against single use plastic waswholeheartedly adopted in the campus of the University and Royal Global School.

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The University as part of its University Social Responsibility is assisting Tetelia L.P. School, Dimoria, Kamrup(M) in imparting classes in Science, Maths and English since May 2018. Students from RSET and RSL aretaking classes in Maths, Science and English.

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A highway helpline mobile application of Assam Police - Jaatri Mitra to provide real time assistance to thecitizens while travelling on the highways of the state has been developed in association with The University
and Arsaviva Technologies in PPP mode.

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Cyber Trivia, A security Questionnaire App was developed by RGU students in the guidance of Cyber Peace
Foundation under the banner of the University.

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Awareness programs on issues like child labor, alcoholism, substance abuse, domestic violence, etc. wereconducted by the Department of Social Work, RGU at various locations in Kamrup (M). Students also donatedblood at B. Barooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati.

12. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Goal 1: Academic Structure and Pedagogy
Key Performance
Indicator
Enriching Present
Programmes (RGU)
New Programmes to be
IncludedIndustry Collaborationsin Terms of Syllabus
Development

Baseline
NEP 2020

New Initiative

TargetDepartmental Level

University Level

Timeline

July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

Responsible Party

Dean – Academics

NEP 2020

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Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

Industry Collaborationsin Terms of Syllabus
Development
Empowering Stakeholders
to Develop Syllabus

TargetTimeline

Responsible Party

July 2022 to June
2027 (Five Years)

Dean – Academics

Timeline

Responsible Party

University Level
NEP 2020
Departmental Level

Blended TeachingLearning.
Goal 2: Research and Innovation
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

TargetMulti-Disciplinary
and Inter-Disciplinary
Research

Departmental Level

Incentivize Research

University Level

Research Fundings &Consultancy

New Initiative

Departmental Level

Incubation Centre

Dean – Research

July 2022 to June
2027 (Five Years)

University Level

Entrepreneurship Hub

HR and Registrar
OfficeDean Research
Dy. Director IIC

Goal 3: Student Support and Enhancing Student Experience
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

TargetTimeline

Responsible Party

Green Campus

Estate Manager

Technology Driven
Operations

Manager IT

Enhancing Administrative
Task Forces

New Initiative

University Level

Scholarships

July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

Registrar Office
University
Academic Section
Dean Student
WelfareRecreational Facilities

Goal 4: Academic-Industry Linkage
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

TargetTimeline

Responsible PartyMoU
Tie-UpInternships

Senior Manager
RCCR

University Level
July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

New Initiative

Projects
Departmental Level

Dean Research

Funded Research

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Goal 5: Nurturing Equity and Diversity
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

TargetTimeline

Responsible Party

Cultural Inclusion
Social Justice
Education for All

New Initiative

University Level

July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

Dean Student
WelfareSupport Diverse
Background of Students

Goal 6: Human Resource Inclusion
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

TargetTimeline

Responsible Party

Developing Non-Teaching
Staff
Inclusive Environment toWork

New Initiative

University Level

July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

Assistant Registrar
HR

Adoption of Best Practices

Goal 7: Robust Alumni Base
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

TargetTimeline

Responsible Party

Alumni Connect
Engaging Alumni in
University Philanthropy
Support to Alumni

New Initiative

University Level

July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

Senior Manager
RCCR / Alumni
Association

TargetTimeline

Responsible Party

Raising Funds ThroughDonations
Alumni Interaction
Goal 8: Community Outreach
Key Performance
Indicator

Baseline

Village/Rural Area
Adoption
Sustainable Development
through Community
Outreach

NSS/Dean Student
WelfareNew Initiative

University Level

Starting a Community
Radio
Wide Reach toCommunity

July 2022 toJune 2027(Five Years)

Dean Student Welfare/
Department of Mass
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Committee Members:
Name

Designation

Email I’D

Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh

Vice-Chancellor

vicechancellor@rgu.ac

Prof. (Dr.) Ankur Ganguly

Dean Academics & Dean RSET

aganguly@rgu.ac

Dr. Diganta Munshi

Registrar

registrar@rgu.ac

Ms. Dipika Tulshyan

Deputy Registrar, HR & Regulatory
Compliancedtagarwal@rgu.ac

Prof. (Dr.) B. S. Mipun

Dean Students welfare

bsmipun@rgu.ac

Ms. Banani Das Hazarika

Assistant Professor & DDSW

bananidas.hazarika@rgi.edu.in28

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