Himgiri Nabh Vishwavidyalaya
(University in the Sky)
Background
Himgiri Nabh Vishwavidyalaya has been
established to meet the growing demand for trained human resources
in various social, educational, scientific, technical and
professional organizations so as to channel human energy towards
sustainable economic and social development.
In order to make a positive difference to
education and employment, Shri Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Essel
Group of Industries and Zee Telefilms had brought together in
1995 a group of committed anthropologists, sociologists,
economists and development communications professionals to set up
TALEEM Research Foundation in Ahmedabad. One of the mandates of
Taleem Research Foundation was to set up the Himgiri Nabh
Vishwavidyalaya (University in the Sky).
Based on the motto `Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
(World as Family), Himgiri Nabh Vishwavidyalaya (University in the
Sky) has been established for the vocationalisation of higher
education which is national in character and transnational in
jurisdiction. The University is characterized by its resolve not
to discriminate on grounds of caste, creed, residence, community,
gender and religion. HNV has been established under Act No. 17 of
2003 of the State Legislative Assembly, Government of Uttaranchal
(Act 2003, Uttaranchal Adhiniyam Sankhya 17 of 2003) and has since
become operational.
The University offers programmes in both the
regular and the distance learning modes and envisages the use of
modern technologies for this purpose.
Vision
The vision of
HNV is to be a world class University and to be a harbinger for
vocationalisation of higher education through the conventional as
well as through the open and distance learning modes in order to
meet the future demands for trained human power in the country.
Mission
HNV will provide
educational opportunities to all segments of society, without
discrimination of any kind. In addition to regular face-to-face
education, HNV will, through the use of modern technologies of
communications, bring education to the doorsteps of all those who
did not have access to higher education earlier or were denied
such an access
Objectives
HNV will strive
to work for the following objectives:
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To reduce the gap between the demand and
supply for
skilled human power in the country;
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To provide alternative vocational
options for pursuing higher education;
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To develop, design and teach
innovative, flexible, professional and technical programmes so as
to provide the best possible education of the highest academic
standards;
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To create and generate
opportunities of education at the learner’s doorstep in order to
suit the individual’s pace and choice;
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To offer vocational education to
enhance individual employability and create new employment
opportunities;
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To develop and improve
technology-mediated learning methods;
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To enhance the reach of higher
education within India as well as abroad;
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To determine standards of
teaching, evaluation and research for all the programmes;
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To establish, maintain and
recognize regional centres and study centres to bridge the gap
between learners and teachers;
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To induct students by guiding
them to choose professional education of their choice;
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To adopt innovative methods of
teaching by involvement of service industry as a field area for
practical exposure of classroom learning.
The University offers programmes leading to degrees, which are
conventional as well as application-oriented. They are launched
with a view to fulfilling the student’s needs for:
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Certification
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Improvement of skills
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Acquisition of professional qualifications
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Continuing education and professional development at work-place
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Self-enrichment
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Diversification and up-dating of knowledge
Programmes offered
The University offers degree, diploma, and certificate
programmes at the undergraduate, post-graduate and Ph.D. levels.
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