Indore (Madhya Pradesh): To give a new lease of life to Shri Vaishnav Polytechnic College, divisional commissioner Deepak Singh said that a comprehensive master plan would be developed to transform this institute.
“A new building, equipped with state-of-the-art academic and administrative facilities, is set to be constructed. The new infrastructure will support the introduction of modern courses and the recruitment of additional faculty members,” he said after chairing the 59th meeting of Shri Vaishnav Sahayak Kapda Market Technical Education Society, convened on Wednesday.
The key focus of the meeting was the revitalisation of the college with plans unveiled to restore its former glory. During the meeting, an in-depth discussion highlighted the current challenges faced by the college. It was noted that the existing building has aged, leading to a reduction in faculty and a decline in facilities.
Consequently, the number of seats available has decreased, affecting the institute’s credibility. Singh stressed the need for immediate action, directing the preparation of a proposal under the re-densification scheme. He advocated for the initiation of self-financed courses in collaboration with the Shri Vaishnav Kapda Market Trust, with a view to increasing seat availability and appointing new faculty members.
Restoring credibility and ensuring accountability
Singh underscored the importance of restoring the college’s reputation. He instructed the preparation of proposals for the compulsory retirement of underperforming faculty and staff adhering to the General Administration Department’s guidelines for employees with 20 years of service or who have reached 50 years of age.
He also mandated a swift resolution of a pending misconduct investigation involving lecturer Paresh Sanwalia, setting a one-month deadline for the report’s submission. He warned that failure to comply would result in action against the investigation committee.
To ensure accountability, Singh declared that admissions must align with the prescribed seat count for each course. Departments with vacant seats will face repercussions, including potential action against the heads and faculty responsible.
