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Grant/RMVU/
(i) 5-year Integrated M.Sc. (10 semesters) in 'Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development' (for students coming from +2 science stream/vocational stream in agriculture and allied subjects)
(ii) Ph.D. in 'Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development' (for students coming from M.Sc. in Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development and allied subjects)2 ( (iii) B.Sc. (Agriculture) (8 semesters) (for students coming from +2 science stream/vocational stream in agriculture and allied subjects)
(iv) M.A./M.Sc. (4 semesters) in 'Rural Development and Management' (for graduates in any discipline)
(v) Diploma Course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Agriculture and Rural Development"
(vi) Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Integrated Watershed Management"
(vii) Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Organic Farming"
(viii) Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Integrated Agriculture Management"
(ix) Post-Graduate Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from B.Sc. any stream) in "Agro Based Biotechnology"
(x) Post-Graduate Diploma course (2 semesters) (for graduates in any discipline) in "Agriculture and Rural Development"
(xi) Post-Graduate Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from B.Sc. any stream) in "ICT in Agriculture"
(xii) Any other courses in agriculture, rural and tribal development or allied subjects to started to be in tune with the fast changing educational scenario.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is entered into on 19th day of November 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand,
Between
The approved 'Off-Campus' Centre at Ranchi (Morabadi), Jharkhand, under Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as RKMVERI) (formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), an Institution Deemed-to-be-University as declared by the Government of India under Section 3 of University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, having its headquarters at Belur Math in the district of Howrah in West Bengal, (hereinafter called the said Institution) (the First Party)
And
The Government of Jharkhand (the Second Party)
1. Based on the evaluation of a proposal submitted by Ramakrishna Mission's 'Off-Campus' Centre at Ranchi (Morabadi), Jharkhand under Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) (formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal, and subsequent approval from the competent committee on 11th January 2018, the State Government of Jharkhand has agreed to give an annual recurring grant of Rs.2.94 crore (Two Crore Ninety Four Lakh only) towards annual recurring cost for educational activities to the approved 'Off-Campus' Centre located at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, under Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal, declared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, as an Institution Deemed-to-be- University under Section 3 of University Grants Commission Act, 1956, the said Institution has been included in the list of Deemed to be Universities under section 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, for eligibility to receive grants, vide letter No. F.No.44-1/2015 (CCP-1/DU) dated 31st March 2017 from UGC.
2. The objective of said Institution, RKMVERI, at its approved 'Off-Campus' Centre at Ranchi (Morabadi), Jharkhand, is conducting academic programmes and courses including research in Agriculture and Integrated Rural and Tribal Development and Management to impart education and perform research as also developing the skills of the youths of Jharkhand in the field of agriculture, rural and tribal development and encourage agricultural entrepreneurship in the State.
3. The annual recurring grant will be given by the Government of Jharkhand to the approved 'Off-Campus' Centre located at Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama at Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, under Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, to support the academic Programmes and courses including research in Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development and to start certain new courses like B.sc (Agriculture), three post graduate level diploma courses and three diploma courses and any further courses for the benefit of the youths of Jharkhand in Agriculture and related subjects relevant to the state of Jharkhand. A detailed list of such courses are given in the annexure enclosed herewith( 5 4. The grant towards recurring expenditure will be spent only for agreed activities.
5. The grant shall be given in two installments. The first installment of 50% shall be given after signing of MOU and only after submission of detail break up of expenditure and remaining 50% will be released only after receipt of satisfactory Utilization certificate from the institution. The maximum ceiling of grant will be Rs 2.94 crore only.
6. The institution will submit detail syllabus for courses other than B.Sc (Agriculture) and its relevance in respect of future academic/employment opportunities.
7. The said Institution will constitute a committee who will be responsible for proper and efficient utilization of Grant given for recurring expenditure. There will also be representation from State Government in Committee to supervise the expenditure function of Institution.
8. The Grant will be given to increase the number of students in consultation with Government of Jharkhand at Ramakrishna Mission 'off campus' Center at Morabadi, Ranchi under the aegis of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Belurmath, Howrah, West Bengal.
9. The Government of Jharkhand will nominate its official/officials in the Board of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekanand University/Academic Council and Board of studies at Ranchi/Belurmath, Howrah.
10. 150 students for diploma/degree level students will be drawn from the State of Jharkhand in order to empower the youth of Jharkhand in skill development and training/education in areas related to agriculture and other allied fields and the seat allotment to students of different categories will be as per the procedure of Government of Jharkhand. Admission of students in the said Institution will be done through Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), wherever applicable. If students through Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) come lesser than 150 then matter will be refer to Department for further decision. If Beyond 150, University can draw the students as per rule. Along with this, preference will be given to citizens of Jharkhand for recruitment as Class III & IV employees as non-teaching staff.
11. The Institution will complete all the procedures of intake of students, appointment of eligible faculty/staff to run courses within one year of sanction of grant.
12. The proposed new courses, preparation of the curriculum and syllabus and academic/ nonacademic modalities will be finalized in consultation with Birsa Agriculture University/Department of Higher, Technical education and skill department/State Government. 13. The Institution will ensure full assistance to the successful students for suitable placement during the grant period.
14. The Institution will submit detail academic calendar, student intake plan, placement plan of successful student along with other academic modalities to the State Government for approval at the time of sanction of Grant.
15. The Institution will submit the separate component/head wise expenditure plan of Grant for new proposed courses, educational infrastructure, recruitment and related work.
16. The Institution will submit a declaration that the Ramakrishna Mission 'off campus' Center at Morabadi, Ranchi under the aegis of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Belur has not received any grant from ICAR or related institution or State Government earlier.
17. The Institution will submit a declaration that it has not entered any MOU in related matter with Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative, and Government of Jharkhand.
18. The State Government will have the right of reserve for any changes in sanction of grant at any point of time, verification of books of records of the institution, inspection of premises, recruitment of staff etc. However due opportunity will be given before taking any such action.
19. The Institution will submit quarterly expenditure report to the Government certified by Chartered Accountant.
6 (20. The Institution will abide by of rules and regulation related to tax return, licenses fees and any matter arise out of it.
21. In case of any dispute arising out of this MoU, the same shall be settled amicably by mutual discussions and consultations of both the parties in the mutual interest of both. However if still not resolved the same shall be referred to Government of Jharkhand for Arbitration as per Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 for the settlement of same within 6 month time period and in case the dispute is not settled then the dispute may be referred to Hon'ble court of Law at Ranchi.
22. The Institution will appoint a laison officer who will be in contact with Government all the time for free flow of communication during the grant period.
23. The Vice Chancellor of Institution or any other responsible official of the Institution appointed by the University will participate in review meeting or adhoc meeting organized by the Government in related matter
24. The Institution will not have any right to exercise any undue power against government function in related matter.
25. The Institution will maintain the confidentiality of the matter all time and abide by rules and regulations of Government notified by time to time.
26. The State government will have right to recover the sanctioned grant along with applicable Bank rate interest at that time in case of improper use of grant and non-utilization of fund or premature withdrawal of the First party from MOU during given period.
27. The MOU will be valid for the period of 5 years from the date of signing. However progress will be reviewed every year. Progress report and utilization certificate will be regularly submitted by the University to the Department. After MOU period Government will take comprehensive review for further extension of MOU.
28. Those employee who get the benefit of the grant money for the said purpose above will not be deemed government employee.
Signatures
For and behalf of
For and behalf of the approved 'Off-Campus' Centre at
the State Government of Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand,
under
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda
Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI)
(formerly known as
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University,
Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal( 7 (Authorized Signatory) (Authorized Signatory)
Name: Swami Atmapriyananda Name:
Designation: Vice Chancellor, RKMVERI
WITNESSES:
1. Name & Signature 1. Name & Signature 2. Name & Signature 2. Name & Signature8 (
Annexure
The list of programmes and courses conducted and proposed to be started at the approved 'Off- Campus' Centre at Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, under Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (formerly known as Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University), Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal, is given below:
1. 5-year Integrated M.Sc. (10 semesters) in 'Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development' (for students coming from +2 science stream/vocational stream in agriculture and allied subjects) 2. Ph.D. in 'Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development' (for students coming from M.Sc. in Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development and allied subjects)
3. B.Sc. (Agriculture) (8 semesters) (for students coming from +2 science stream/vocational stream in agriculture and allied subjects)
4. M.A./M.Sc. (4 semesters) in 'Rural Development and Management' (for graduates in any discipline)
5. Diploma Course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Agriculture and Rural Development"
6. Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Integrated Watershed Management"
7. Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Organic Farming" 8. Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from +2 any stream) in "Integrated Agriculture Management"
9. Post-Graduate Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from B.Sc. any stream) in "Agro Based Biotechnology"
10. Post-Graduate Diploma course (2 semesters) (for graduates in any discipline) in "Agriculture and Rural Development"
11. Post-Graduate Diploma course (2 semesters) (for students coming from B.Sc. any stream) in "ICT in Agriculture"
12. Any other courses in agriculture, rural and tribal development or allied subjects to be started in tune with the fast changing educational scenario.
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