XXVI ANNUAL REPORT GOA UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION
Goa University has treaded a path of sustained growth since its inception in 1985 around
the nucleus of Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of
Bombay in Goa. As is expected of an academic institution, Goa University has grown
steadily in terms of its infrastructure, addition of contemporary courses with a dynamic
curriculum, and increase in the number of affiliated colleges and recognized institutes.
The Annual Report of the University attempts to reflect the various facets of academic
and co-curricular activities at the University and at its affiliated colleges. The information
contained in the pages that follow truly reflect the vibrant academic ethos of the
University, its focus on research, and notably the rich contribution of the faculty in terms
of research projects, national and international seminars and workshops as well as
publications.
We are thankful to all heads of University departments and Principals of affiliated
colleges who have painstakingly compiled information that is contained in this Report.
The Committee would like to express its gratitude to all those who have contributed in
the publication of this Annual Report.
B. F. Rodrigues Convenor, Editorial Committee
N. S. Bhat Member
Anjana Raju Member
A. A. A. Viegas Member
S. D. Pai Vernekar Member
P. Hegde Dessai Member
S. Baskar Member
R. R. Bhatikar Member
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