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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
As
As Vice Chancellor, C. S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology,
Kanpur
(2006-2008)
Dr. V.K. Suri’s appointment has been rated by several persons as a unique one due to
factors such as, one of the youngest (51 years) to be Vice-Chancellor, that too, of a
prestigious university (being one of the 6 oldest erstwhile agril. colleges of undivided India :
102 years old now) and again because of direct elevation from Professor to the Vice-
Chancellor. Again, it is notable that my selection was made by the Honourable Governor,
Utter Pradesh cum Chancellor of U.P. Universities after a formal interview process of
candidates involved who were all stalwarts in their own right. I am happy to find that my
performance as Vice-Chancellor of this university has been rated as, “Outstanding” by all
concerned. Actually, I attempted to create an atmosphere of devotion/efficiency at work by
setting my own example, by being highly receptive/innovative/ friendly / positive, etc. My
attitude/accomplishments paid me rich dividends; students’ and employees’ welfare being
my top most agenda. I made many key appointments, each one based on merit. In less
than 6 months, I organized one international conference and 3 national meets successfully.
Besides, I organized/hosted All India (SAUs’) Vice-Chancellors’ Meet (December 9-10, 2006)
for which we have received high appreciation from all concerned. I formed ‘Committees’
to oversee all aspects of university administration. In order to streamline matters, I formed
staff assessment committee, staff rationalization committees, financial reforms committee,
etc. all of which functioned efficiently. I visited several KVKs’/Research Centres of the
university. I got ‘SWOT’ analyses done in respect of all units/departments soon after joining
- the same proved helpful to me vis-a-vis improving the university. I advertised/filled several
teaching and non-teaching posts and placed orders worth several crore rupees for building
works pertaining new Krishi Vigyan Kendras, etc. Colleges of Forestry and Horticulture at
Kanpur and Colleges of Fisheries Science and Dairy Technology at Etawah. Almost all above
buildings stand completed. Salient achievements are described below:
1. Work culture was restored, enthusiasm inculcated and confidence built-up
amongst the employees. The university not only got back its past glory but
also achieved new heights in the fields of teaching, research and