effectiveness by ensuring that the action plans are specifically aligned to the vision and mission of the University. The University follows decentralized and participative management approach in all kinds of academic and administrative activities. Every activity of the University is governed by the Act, Statute`s and Ordinances. Recruitments/promotions are made following an established and transparent process. The grievances are attended promptly. E-governance has been implemented in almost all areas of operation. The University's bodies/cells/ committees function effectively. The University has various effective Welfare measures for its staff. Teachers are provided with adequate necessary support to attend conferences, workshops, professional development programmes, etc. The University organizes sufficiently good number of professional development/ administrative training programmes for its staff. The University has a well devised performance appraisal system for teaching as well as non-teaching staff. The University has a well-structured mechanism for its internal and external financial audits. University generates/mobilizes funds from various sources and has identified more sources for the same. To monitor effective utilization of funds, the University has codified its own financial rules and regulations. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) , established as per guidelines of NAAC, acts as a beacon of quality assurance and maintenance of academic standards with respect to various important functional requirements. Academic Audit of the teaching departments has been got done as per required norms to ensure better performance on all internal quality parameters. Other measures, like seeking students' feedback and reactions of other stakeholders, are routinely pursued to incorporate them as healthy decision-making inputs for academic quality improvements. Timely holding of examinations and declaration of results in accordance with the pre-determined schedule are other marked achievements of the University. The University has embraced the use of latest technological advancement in e-governance system and has already acknowledged as a front runner in taking e- governance initiatives. Admission process to the various programs of University Teaching Departments and Directorate of Distance Education were made online and to stop admission related malpractices, especially to stop impersonation in the entrance tests, introduction of Biometric attendance in entrance tests has been introduced. The major e-governance initiatives taken by the University in last two years include online file tracking system, computerization of examination work and establishment of separate college portal. To provide and facilitate DIGIDHAN initiative of Government of India, POS have been installed at University Cashier Office and DIGIDHAN Awareness Programs have been organized by the University to make the employees and students aware about digital financial transactions.

########## Moral Values and Societal Contribution

Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak named after iconic social reformer of India Maharshi Dayanand, functions to promote humanitarian, moral, nationalistic, gender-equity, socially-inclusive, environmental consciousness, scientific and modern outlook related values. University has incorporated various values and attributes within its regular functioning and organizes sensitization programmes on Women Safety, Gender Equality, and Environmental Sustainability etc. As an initiative towards safety-security of girl students, University have proactive cell for 'Prevention of Violence and Sexual Harassment against Women', 24 x7 CCTV surveillance check and security checks. University is actively engaged in outreach activities and organized numerous extensions cum outreach programmes in collaboration with industry, community and Non-Government Organizations. The University fervently celebrates all important days of national importance and birth/death anniversaries