Chaudhary Devi Lal University

Chaudhary Devi Lal University, named after Chaudhary Devi Lal, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India was established by the Government of Haryana on 2 April 2003. The University, located at Sirsa 256 km from Delhi and 285 km from Chandigarh, has area of 280 acre on the Barnala Road. The University has 24 academic departments, which offer 21 career oriented and specialized courses to the students. It also offers job-oriented courses through distance education.

Affiliated colleges
Its jurisdiction extends over 2 districts - Fatehabad, Sirsa.

University history and facilities
Established on 2nd April, 2003, CDLU, Sirsa is named after Jan Nayak Chaudhary Devi Lal, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India and the former Chief Minister of Haryana. This University, set up by the Government of Haryana under Act 9 of 2003 passed by the State Legislature, has a sprawling campus of 213 Acre, 4 Kanal, 12 Marla at Barnala Road, Sirsa.

The university has four Teaching Blocks, labs, Vivekananda Library, five hostels for boys and girls, Media Centre with a Community Radio Station, a Multi Purpose Hall and auditorium, Shopping complex, University Health Centre and the branch of a nationalized bank, Guest House, Vice Chancellor‘s residence and 144 houses for the teaching and non-teaching staff. Fourth teaching block is near completion, besides extension of other buildings.

The university at present has (approx.) 62 colleges affiliated to it. The total enrollment of students in UTDs, University College and Affiliated Colleges crosses 42000. 24 Teaching Departments in the University offers 37 academic programmes under budgeted mode and Self Financing System and the University College offers five UG Programmes in the area of Technology, Management, Commerce, Law, Journalism and Mass Communication, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Education. Well-known, reputed and experienced academicians and professionals have been associated in preparing the academic curriculum of different programmes as per the guidelines of the UGC and other regulatory bodies. Teachers of the university have wide national and international exposure.

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR GRADUATE STUDIES (USGS)

National Education Policy (NEP) -2020 has provided an impetus to the changing horizons of Higher Education. The University has established University School for Undergraduate Studies (USGS) in Teaching Block-IV (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Bhawan) in order to start new programmes for tuning ourselves to the latest state-of-the-art in Higher Education. UCGS will focus on Four Year Degree Programmes (FYDP) to strengthen the graduate studies especially on designing, developing, execution of market and industry oriented demand. To benefit students, society and faculty, the UCGS is destined to start undergraduate programmes based on Learning Outcomes Curriculum Framework and as per NEP-2020 such as: (i) B.Com. Banking & Insurance, (ii) B.Com. Fintech & Financial Markets, (iii) B.Com. Derivatives & Risk Management, (iv) B.Sc. Data Science, (v) B.Sc. Mathematics, (vi) B.Sc. Physics, (vii) B.A. Economics & Finance. In addition, there is a 1-year programme namely (viii) Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.LIS).

UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND EXTENSION (UCOPE)

Ambitious Metamorphosis of the University can be achieved by way of establishing a couple of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs); one of them is the University Centre for Outreach Programs and Extension (UCOPE) which has been recently established in Teaching Block-IV (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Bhawan) of the university.

CENTRE FOR RURAL STUDIES (CRS)

Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa is located in the rural hinterland and therefore considered to be educationally backward. The economic life of the university's catchment area in the Sirsa and Fatehabad districts (the colleges of these districts are affiliated to this University) of Haryana state, Bhatinda, Mansa and Barnala districts of Punjab state and Hanumangarh and Sri Ganga Nagar districts of Rajasthan primarily dependents upon on agriculture activities. The university's rural demographic character necessitates conducting and promoting studies in rural affairs. Thus, the rationale for setting up the Centre for Rural Studies. The Centre will be headed by a Director (equivalent to the rank of Professor and should have experience of rural affairs related research studies) with adequate staff and own office. The UCRS will:

a) Prepare, develop and deliver academic programs focusing on rural affairs.

b) Promote research in rural affairs.

c) Institute award for excellent research work in rural affairs.

d) Conduct training programs for elected representatives of PRIs and officials engaged in delivering services to rural people or engaged in rural development.

VIVEKANANDA LIBRARY

Vivekananda Library came into existence in the year 2003.

The Library at present has a total collection of 97149 books, 112+ Wiley 908 e-journals package, 11 Magazines and 15 newspapers to cater to the needs of the users. The Library also provides Reference Books including Encyclopedia, Dictionary etc. The SC/DSC/ST Book Bank with collection of 2269 books exists in the library for SC/DSC/ST students of various departments. The facility of online Journals and database is being provided to the users by INFLIBNET through UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium Shodh Sindhu. Inter Library Loan facility is also available through DELNET. The Wi-Fi internet connectivity is available in the Library for easy access of internet services. Further, there is an access to E-books within University campus. The concept of fully computerized Library is adopted and is in process.

HOSTELS

At present, there are five hostels-three for girls (Capacity 300) and two for boys (Capacity 264), namely, Harki Devi Bhawan (Girls‘ Hostel-I), Kalpana Chawla Bhawan (Girls‘ Hostel-II), Savitri Bai Phulle Bhawan (Girls‘ Hostel-III), Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan (Boys‘ Hostel-I) and Sardar Patel Bhawan (Boys‘ Hostel-II). One more Hostel for the Boys is under construction. All the five hostels have been provided with tube/LED lights and ceiling fans in every room. Solar panels are also installed at roof top of all these hostels. Electric geysers have been installed in bathrooms. Water coolers with RO system have also been provided. The hostels subscribe several national & regional dailies and magazines for enabling the students to know what is happening around the world. The facility of 32‖ Plasma TVs along with Dish/DTH facility has been provided in common rooms of all the hostels. Full A.C. reading hall is available for all girls in Girls Hostel-III open 24/7 hours. Medical facilities to all hostel residents are provided through the university Health Centre located in University premises. Besides, one Medical consultant and one ANM have been engaged look after the girls.

The Chief Warden, along with all Wardens, make every possible effort to see that the students get a cleaner surrounding within and outside the hostel premises, get hygienic food and always respond to the complaints of hostel residents in a positive manner.

A total number of 38 benches (three-seater) each has been provided in the premises of Girl‘s and Boy‘s Hostels separately. In the premises of both Girls Hostels, two separate lawns have been developed and Badminton Courts has also been constructed in all the five hostels. In Girls‘ Hostels, the facility of Table Tennis & Badminton and in Boys‘ Hostels, the facility of Table Tennis, Badminton and Volleyball has also been provided. The Gymnasium facility has been provided in the Hostels.

UNIVERSITY IT & DATA CENTRE (UCC & WEBSITE OFFICE)

EDP CELL

The following project/tasks are being handled by the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Cell.

ˉ University has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited (HKCL) on 08.11.2016 for the implementation of Digital University Framework (DUF) in the University w.e.f. session 2017-18. The web-link named cdlu.digitaluniversity.ac has been started/activated in this regard.

ˉ The Android based application (mobile app) named ―CDLU e-suvidha‖, is being handled by the EDP Cell and is available to download by the students free of cost at ―Google Play Store‖.

SC/ST CELL

The SC/ST Cell has been established to provide facilities to the SC/ST students of the University as per the instructions of UGC/State Govt. from time to time. SC/ST Cell functions as grievances Redressal Cell to redress the grievances of SC/ST Students and Employees of the university, and renders them necessary help in solving their academic as well as administrative problems. It also carries out any other work assigned from time to time so as to promote higher education among these communities, suffering from economic, social and education deprivations.

The main objective of the SC/ST Cell is to ensure proper implementation of various schemes of University Grants Commission/Govt. of India/State Govt. introduced from time to time in the interest of such students.

THE UGC CELL FOR COACHING SCHEMES FOR SC, ST, OBC (NON-CREAMY LAYER) AND MINORITIES

The University had established the UGC Cell for Coaching Schemes for SCs, STs, OBCs (Non Creamy Layer) and Minorities. General candidates holding BPL Cards (Below Poverty Line). The Cell implemented the following coaching schemes:-

1. Remedial Coaching

2. Coaching for Entry into Services

3. Coaching for NET/SET

Now the university is continuing this project on its own concentrating on the third of the above three objectives.

WELFARE SCHEMES FOR SC/DSC/BC STUDENTS

The University ensures proper implementation of various schemes of the UGC/Government of India/State Government concerning admission, scholarship etc. for the welfare of the students of reserved categories. The guidelines as revised from time to time by the Central and State Governments are displayed on the Notice Boards, prominent places and in the University prospectus for the benefit of the students belonging to SC/DSC/BC category. The guidelines are strictly adhered to. Apart from Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/DSC/BC students, the State Merit Scholarship for students with Physical Disabilities are also offered.

CAREER AND COUNSELING CELL

A Career and Counseling Cell has been established in the University to address the diverse socio-economic handicaps, linguistic differences and geographic backgrounds of the heterogeneous population of students coming to the University vis-à-vis equity of access and placement opportunities through availability of appropriate institutional support information. The Career and Counseling Cell also helps the students by providing appropriate guidance to establish linkages with the world of work and locate career opportunities. This cell is actively involved in carrying out vocational guidance and campus based interviews. The following are the major objectives of the cell:


 * To gather information on job avenues and placements in different institutions and concerns related to the Programme(s) offered by this University.
 * To analyze information in the local, regional and national contexts to explore its relevance and utility for the students in their placements and on job-training.
 * To organize Seminars and Guidance Workshops for informing the students about the emerging Professional Trends and Events, job profiles, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, market needs and risks and implementation of national socio-economic policies and to impart training in soft skills.
 * To promote discipline, healthy outlook and positive attitudes for strengthening National Integration and removal of narrow provincial preferences and prejudice.

UNIVERSITY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTRE

Recently, University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC) has been established in CV Raman Bhawan (Science Block) of the University. It will work as Central Instrumentation Lab with necessary and sufficient sophisticated equipments of scientific importance within the reach of faculty members as well as research scholars for research activities. In addition, it will provide service for the maintenance of scientific instruments as far as possible.

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

The University has constituted the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to instil the momentum of quality consciousness and continuous assessment and improvement. The cell works to develop a quality system of conscious, consistent and catalytically programmed action for improving the academic and administrative performance of the HEIs and to promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices. The IQAC achieved the above said goals by offering itself the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for inspection. Grade from NAAC is considered Hall Mark of the quality of any HEI. The University has been Accredited with Grade ―B‖ valid for a period of five years from 14.09.2015. The cell is working towards second cycle of assessment and is dedicated towards continuous quality enrichment.

DEAN STUDENTS’ WELFARE

This office is actively involved in issuing bus passes to the daily passenger students and organizes the events like:

ˉ Awareness Campaign on HIV/AIDS.

ˉ Free Health Awareness/Checkup Camp.

ˉ Educational and Industrial Tours to different places.

ˉ It helps the University Teaching Departments students to participate in Inter College tournaments and Inter University tournaments in various games.

ˉ Group Insurance to the students.

DIRECTORATE OF YOUTH WELFARE

Cultural activities were undertaken to strengthen the awareness of the cultural heritage and foster positive values of goal setting, patience and perseverance, competitiveness and mutual cooperation, and coordination in the students of UTDs and affiliated colleges. The directorate celebrates all important days such as Independence Day, Republic Day, National Youth Day, Martyrdom Day and International Women‘s Day to commemorate the sacrifices of our warriors and to motivate the students for patriotism. The directorate organizes Talent Hunt Competition in the beginning of the academic session to identify and to motivate the students to take part in different cultural activities such as Dance, Theatre, Music, Literary and Fine Arts. Further the directorate organizes University Youth Festival in the month of October/November in all events notified by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

SPORTS COUNCIL

Sports activities of the University are being run under the Sports Council. The University has following playfields: Handball (1), Football (1), Volleyball (2), Netball (1), Korfball (1), Kho-Kho (1), Kabaddi (1), Wrestling (1), Basketball (2), Judo (1), Athletic Track & Multipurpose Hall for indoor sports activities and Gym (female & male).

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

The university Health Centre located in the Shopping Complex.

YOUTH RED CROSS

A Youth Red Cross Unit is working in the University Campus for this purpose. A fifteen member YRC Committee of CDLU, Sirsa has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor to promote the YRC activities in all the colleges/institutions within the jurisdiction of the university. Meeting of Executive Committee at University Level and of students volunteers are called from time to time to decide about the YRC future plans.

DEAN OF RESEARCH

Dean of Research makes efforts to plan activities and take adequate measures for promotion of research in the University. New ordinances are prepared and the old ones are amended as per requirement and in compliance of the U.G.C. guidelines to achieve qualitative enrichment in research. The office aims to launch schemes for in-house proposal of research projects. Of late it has also started the initiative of stimulating the process of various fellowships in the University for Timely Dispensation of cases.

RTI CELL

The RTI Cell deals with RTI applications and RTI appeals on behalf of the University under the provision of the RTI Act and provides information to the information seekers.

ANTI RAGGING COMMITTEE

Anti-Ragging Committee supported by Anti Ragging Squad and a Nodal Officer ensures that there are no incidences of ragging, bullying and baiting of new students on the campus. Ragging is a criminal offence and is strictly prohibited in the University. A student, if affected, can approach the Nodal Officer to redress his complaint. The Committee comprises Proctor, Dean Student‘s Welfare, Chief Wardens, Director Youth Welfare, Assistant Dean Students‘ Welfare and Hostel Wardens are also members of the Anti Ragging Committee/ Squad/Cell. The Anti Ragging Committee also has some outside members prominent along whom are SDM and DSP head quarter Sirsa besides some other important citizen of Sirsa.

ANTI EVE-TEASING COMMITTEE

EVE-teasing is a criminal offence. Making unwanted gestures towards girls or passing offensive comments are not only immoral acts but also subject to penal action under Indian Penal Code. Boys student are advised not to indulge in such acts. University has an Anti-Eve teasing Committee headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Committee comprises Dean Academic Affairs, Proctor, Chief Warden, Dean Students Welfare, Dean of Colleges, Controller of Examination, Lady Warden, SDM Sirsa, City Magistrate, Sirsa, DSP (HQ), Sirsa, SHO (City), Sirsa besides some student representatives and important citizens are also its members.

WOMEN COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

As per the Gazette of India University Grants Commission (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015.

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 26 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), read with sub-section (1) of Section 20 of the said Act, the University Grants Commission hereby makes the regulations. Ch. Devi Lal University has constituted the Women Complaints Committee for women employees and girls students against sexual harassment.

CONSTRUCTION BRANCH

Kurukshetra University Chaudhary Devi Lal Post Graduate Regional Centre Sirsa was set up during the year 2000. Later on in April 2003 it was declared as full-fledged University named as CDLU, Sirsa. The University had been recognized by the University Grants Commission and declared eligible for Central Assistance under Section 12 (B) of UGC Act vide UGC letter no. F.9-17/2003 (CPP-1) dated 17.02.2009. The works construction of Boys Hostel No. 2, Girls Hostel No. 2, V.C. residence, Guest House has been started and completed by the University.

In addition to above, houses of H, C, D, E, F & E-II categories, Water Treatment Plant, Over Head Service Reservoir, Boundary Wall on undisputed land, Commissioning of Water Supply and Sewage Scheme, OHSR, STP and other development works were taken in hand by the construction wing of CDLU, Sirsa & completed. The prestigious works of Teaching Block No. II (Science Block), Media Centre, Sewage Treatment Plant, Library Building, Shopping complex, Main Gate, Internal Roads (Phase-II) & Parking, Construction of 6 Nos. C & 4 Nos. D Type & 3 Nos. F-type houses, Construction of Multipurpose Hall, Block ―A‖ of Administrative Block, Air Conditioning Plant at MP Hall and Sound Reinforcement System at MP Hall, Construction of 11 KV Indoor Electric main Sub Station and Compact Sub Station, various types of more residential houses i.e. C, E & F type houses Laying of sport Flooring at MP Hall, Construction of Water storage tank and providing sprinkler system in lawns, Construction of Day Care Centre, Solar Power plant & Solar Water Heating system have also been completed, The major construction projects ― Construction of Girls Hostel No. 3 & Teaching block No. III‖ have also, been completed. All the departments of science stream such as Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Mathematics, Food Science & Technology, Energy & Environmental Sciences are being run in the Teaching Block No. II i.e. C.V. Raman Bhawan (Science Block). Medical facility is made available to the students and employees of the University through its Health centre. The various types of shops such as drycleaner, ladies & gents parlour, confectionery photography, cyber café and stationery are being run in the building of University Shopping Complex. University Health centre & branch of Punjab National Bank with ATM is available at the University Shopping Complex. Silent Generator sets are also available in the University to meet out the requirement of power during poser failure.

The construction projects ―Construction of Administrative Block (Block B, C), Construction of Teaching Block No. 4, Establishment of Herbal Park, construction of Information Centre & Guidance Bureau, construction of Seminar Hall & Class Room and Extension of Boys Hostel No. 1, Statue of Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji, former Deputy Prime Minister of India, Beautification and renovation of Rotary in front of main gate of University, Solar Power plant etc. have been completed. The fresh proposals i.e. teaching Block No. 5, Construction of University College, Building for the Deptt. of Physical Education, Construction of University Wall, construction of Incubation Centre, solid Waste Management plant fire fighting system for the University, solar Water Heater for BH-1, Building for University Data Centre. Construction of Museum, Shopping complex, Reading Halls near Library, Teachers club and Transit Hostel etc. are in pipeline.

UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING (UCDL)

To cater to the needs of those students who could not able to be a part of regular admission and for the benefits of students of far-flung/unreached areas, the University established the University Centre for Distance Learning in 2006. UCDL offers various job-oriented courses through Distance Education Mode. University Centre for Distance Learning (UCDL) has planned to meet the challenges of the time and growing requirements of the people of the area. The UCDL offers several courses through distance mode such as Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), Bachelor of Arts (General) (B.A.), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Arts (Mass Communication, English, Education, Punjabi, Hindi, Sanskrit, History) Master of Science (Computer Science), Master of Commerce (M.Com), Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM), Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC) and Diploma in Computer Science & Technology (DCST). The Distance Education Bureau has recognized the courses run by University Centre for Distance Learning vide its letter(s) No. F.No.1-6/2018 (DEB-I) dated 03.10.2018 and F.No.103-1/2017 (DEB-IV) dated 10.10.2018 which can be seen on UGC/DEB website. UCDL aims to provide the quality education at the door step of the learners as per the policy of the Government to give education to the deprived.