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KARAIKUDI: State Universities are lagging behind in introducing dynamic courses that suited the current expectation of industries, said Sukhadeo Thorat, Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Laying the foundation stone for the Department of Bio-Electronics and Bio-Sensors and declaring open postgraduate ladies’ hostel constructed under the 10th plan funds at Alagappa University here on Saturday, he said that they were still concentrating on traditional courses such as commerce, mathematics, etc. Though these courses were needed for basic studies, universities should think beyond the level and introduce new dynamic courses that would match the expectation of the current generation. New measuresMr. Thorat said the UGC had introduced several new measures in the 11th plan such as academic reforms, changes in evaluation system, governance, etc. Communication had been sent to the universities in the country to give effect to the policy changes of the UGC. He said the 11th plan had component of achieving the target of inclusive education aimed at Backward, Most Backward Classes, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities. Universities and institutions situated in most backward areas would be given additional grant to bring more and more poor students under the higher education system. He said the percentage of philanthropists, who were really contributing to the education, had seen a declining trend. On the other hand, commercialisation of education was on the rise. RM. Alagappa Chettiar, who donated his several acres of land to start educational institutions, was a model for philanthropists. P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, who presided over, said bio-electronics and bio-sensors had great future. The varsity would take measures to fully utilise the advantages of bio-sensors and bio-electronics. R. Dhandapani, Registrar, participated.
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