Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 3: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, Prof Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi, has called for setting high standards in academics and research and maintaining the same.
Chairing a meeting of the Allama Iqbal Library Committee, Prof Andrabi said it is important that the University sets very high standards in its research and academic endeavours and make no compromise on its integrity. He said the University has already initiated the process of framing anti-plagiarism guidelines in tune with its policy on the issue and constituted a panel for the purpose.
“We have to set high standards and closely evaluate publications, including Ph D and M Phil theses, of our research scholars, to set and maintain high standards of academic integrity and honesty,” he said, adding, “The award of M Phil and PhD degrees should be consequently subject to complete adherence to the anti-plagiarism guidelines. There shall be no compromise on it.”
The Vice-Chancellor also called for addition of journals and books of repute (in both print and e-content forms) in the Allama Iqbal Library collections. He said the AIL is one of the finest libraries in the country and the University takes pride in having the same.
In his opening remarks, Chief Librarian, Dr Abdul Majid Baba, highlighted the achievements and works of the Allama Iqbal Library over the years. He said the Library has digitized more than 18,000 books and 400 PhD theses so far under two important projects. The project has been approved and financed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, he added.
The meeting was, among others, attended by Dean Academic Affairs, Prof M A Wani, Dean Research, Prof Sheikh Javaid Ahmad, Registrar Prof Musadiq Amin Sahaf, Dean Colleges Prof GM Shah and Librarian Delhi University, Dr D V Singh.
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