Personal Details

Father's Name                        Shri Onkar Nath Vaid

Date of Birth                           10^th Dec. 1952.

Place of Birth                          Batala, Dist. Gurdaspur.

Educational Qualification

·       DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) in ECONOMICS. The topic of thesis was "Growth and Performance of Co-Operative Financing in Agrarian Economy of Haryana," in 1993.

·       MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil) in ECONOMICS, The topic of Dissertation was "Growth and Performance of the Punjab State Co-Operative Bank," in 1987.

·       MASTER OF ARTS (ECONOMICS) - in 1976.

Specialization

Cooperative Financing, Agro-Economics, Agricultural Finance, Money & Banking, Development Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business Statistics etc.

Books

Authored more than 50 books both for Graduate and Post Graduate students of different Universities and Boards.

Regular Evaluator of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Theses

Research Project

Working on U.G.C. Sponsored Major Research Project in Economics titled 'GROWTH AND PERFORMANCE OF CO-OPERATIVE FINANCING IN AGRARIAN ECONOMIES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA': A COMPARATIVE STUDY in the year of 2008. A grant of Rs. 7.32 lakh has been sanctioned. 

Experience

Present:

·       Academic Administrator - Principal, GGDSD College, Sector 32-C, Chandigarh since September 1995 and also Member Secretary of GGDSD College Governing Body.

·       Fellow & Syndic of Punjab University for 3 consecutive terms since 2000 and the term will expire in 2012 (elected from Principals' Constituency with maximum votes twice)

Past:   

·       Sr. Lecturer in Economics, P.G. Department of Economics, GGDSD College, Sector 32-C, Chandigarh since 1976.

·         NCC commissioned officer 1979-2000.

Total Experience:   

·         33 years. (14 years as a Principal and 19 years as a lecturer.)

International Research Journal

The college is also publishing Bi-annual International Research Journal namely International Journal of Business of which I am the Chief Editor and contributing regularly.

Mission

·     Commitment to achieve excellence in higher Education through most accepted modern techniques.

·     To use internationally recognized knowledge power (i.e. our biggest achievement by now) particularly in the field of higher education vis-à-vis its globalization under the international GATS agreement.

·     The objective has been to produce workforce for future so as to frame new syllabi for innovative programmes in emerging and interdisplinary fields which will give boost to the world economy in future.

·     The primary objective has been to educate the underprivileged countrymen and to impart training to them under vocationalization of education.

·     To pursue research in Cooperative Financing in the Agrarian Economies, in remote and underdeveloped areas, by providing essential services for the sustainable quality development.

·     To develop a progressive, secular, non-sectarian educationist's outlook backed by profound teaching and administrative experiences in the college and university system.

Positions Held: Academic and Administrative

·      Member of U.G.C expert committee for interface meeting with college principals to recommend the development grant to colleges including merged schemes during XI^th Plan.

·      Member of UGC expert committee for evaluation of vocational courses.

·      Member of Regulation Committee of  Panjab University, Chandigarh.

·      Member of the Standing Advisory Committee of the College Development Council Panjab University, Chandigarh since 2000.

·      Member of the College Development Council Panjab University, Chandigarh since 2000.

·      Member of Revising Committee for the term 1.1.2002 to 31.12.2002.

·      Sr. Vice President of Principals' Federation of Punjab & Chandigarh.

·      Convener of Association of Principals of Non-Govt. Privately Managed Colleges of Chandigarh since 1995.

·      Executive Member of Non-Govt. College Managements Federation of Punjab and Chandigarh since 1995.

·      Sr. Vice President and Finance Secretary of the Association of Principals of Non-Government affiliated colleges.

·      Member of Sectors' Grievances Committee appointed by UT Administration.

·      Vice-President of Volleyball, Wrestling, Basket Ball, Judo Associations at State level.

·      Chairman of Selection Committees of Panjab University in Cricket, Basket Ball, Judo, Shooting etc.

·      Executive President of Senior National Baseball Association.

·      Secretary of Shri Sanatan Dharma Pratinidhi Sabha Punjab (Regd.), since 1979.

·      Secretary of S.D. Education Board, Chandigarh since 1979.

·      Founder General Secretary and Vice-President of Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Sec.46, Chandigarh, since 1982.

Awards

·      "National Education Excellence Award" by International Business Productivity Forum on 23rd Nov, 2008 at New Delhi.

·     'Punjab Ratan Award' - 2007 by All India Conference of Intellectuals, Chandigarh.

·      'GIAN JYOTI SAMMAN' on World Teachers' Day - 2007 by Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Minister of State (Finance) Union Govt. at a function organized by 'Amar Ujala,' Chandigarh.

·      "Jewel of India Award"by Indian Solidarity Council for outstanding achievements on 21^st June, 2006

·      Desh Sewa Rattan Award - 2005' by Shaheed Memorial Sewa Society, Ludhiana.

·      "Man of the year - 2004" by American Biographical Institute, USA.

·       'Contribution to Higher Education' - 2003 by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha (Panjab) Jalandhar.

·       "Rashtriya. Shiksha Ratan Award" by All India Business Development Association, Delhi on 10th November, 2003.

·      "Meritorious Educational Excellence Award" by Global Society for Health and Education Growth, Delhi on 5th September, 2002.

·      "Indira Gandhi Sadbhavna Award" by Global Economic Council, New Delhi on 22^nd November, 2001.

·       'Rashtriya Ekta Award' -2000 by the Global Economic Council, New Delhi.

·      "Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award" by Global Economic Council on 24th August, 2000 at New Delhi.

·     'Achiever of the Millennium Award' (Millennium Hall of Achievers Fame)-1999 by All India Achievers Conference, New Delhi.

·     'National Educational Excellence Award' - 1999 by Indian Economic Development and Research Association, New Delhi.

·      'GyanJyotiAward'-1999 by Global Organization of Business Entrepreneurs, New Delhi.                                                            

College with Potential for Excellence

In 1994-95, when I joined as Principal, the college was running only three traditional undergraduate courses, but today the college is multi-faculty, research oriented and post graduate college which is recognized by UGC as the 'College with Potential for Excellence.' It is the only college out of 178 colleges of Punjab University which has been conferred this status by UGC and is now running about 60 programmes and grant of Rs.2.03 crores has been received from UGC under this scheme.

Star College in Life Sciences Scheme of DBT

Under the Star College Scheme of the Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has bestowed the status of "A Star College in Life Sciences and Biotechnology education and training." Under the scheme, a sum of Rs. 72 lakhs has been sanctioned for further strengthening of science at the undergraduate level in the college. With this remarkable accomplishment, the college has added yet another feather in its cap as the college today stands as one of the premier institutions in the region.

Vocational Courses

We were amongst the first ones in India to start vocationalisation of education in 1994 by starting courses like Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Microbiology, Advertising, Sales Promotion and Sales Management and Functional English.

Professional Courses

We were the pioneer in the university to start a series of professional courses i.e. Masters in Business Economics (MBE) Masters in Commerce (M.Com), Masters in Science in Information Technology (M.Sc.IT), Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Computer Applications, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Hons.) and Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics (Hons.).

Innovative Courses in emerging and interdisciplinary areas

During last five years, three Post Graduate Innovative programmes in emerging and interdisciplinary areas like Bioinformatics, Entrepreneurship and Family Business and Applied Chemistry (Pharmaceuticals) have been added with UGC assistance. The number is comparable to any college or university in India. The college was also pioneer in introducing M.Sc in Biotechnology in the university. The college has also been the first one to have affiliation from AICTE for running MCA programme.

The college was again first one to start PG Diplomas in Marketing Management, Personnel Management & Labour Welfare, Computer Applications and Tourism & Travel Management in the university.

In all thirteen new academic programs were introduced in the category of Post Graduate Degrees and Post Graduate Diplomas.

Student Support Services

Our placement cell ensures employment for the students through campus placements. The students of the college are encouraged to conduct research. Special incentives in terms of money are given for research work. The college has a virtual and digital library. For the all round development of the personality of the students, special emphasis is laid on the extra-curricular, extra mural activities and sports. To tap the latent talent of the students 'Talent Search Contests' are held every year. The students get ample opportunities to exhibit their talents in various inter-college and intra-college fests.   

Student Welfare Schemes

The college has a Counselling Cell which provides guidance and career counselling to students of this region.

 The students of the college are covered under accidental insurance scheme to the tune of 1 lac. (6 risks are covered under this scheme)

 The college provides scholarships on economic-merit basis to the tune of Rs 20 Lac. The affluent and meritorious students are motivated to donate their scholarship money to less privileged students with a view to inculcate in them a sense of social responsibility.