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 Centralized Data Base (CDB system): Data related to publication, patents,
professional services provided by the faculty members, and participation of faculty
members in events were entered in the system.

 Development of CHARUNIDHI (Charusat Digital Repository): Published papers,
annual reports, Quill student magazine were entered in the system.

 CHARUSAT Road Map 2020- Individual institutes/departments prepared and
submited the Five –year plan with year-wise contribution.

 The following focus areas have been identified and committees have been constituted
to suggest and undertake appropriate actions in future:

o ICT based Teaching Learning methods
o Question paper setting
o Reforms in examination methodology
o Outcome based curriculum framing (OBE)
o Research project writing
o Consultancy Services
o Scientific writing and paper publication (including Plagiarism)
o IPR and Patent awareness
o Utilization of e-resources
o Enhancing employability of graduates
o Extension activities
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

Attached as Annexure (i) and (ii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Students, staff members and faculty members were made aware about environment
and its protection. Following aspects are covered.

1. Introduction of environmental related courses or topic in curriculum.
2. Organization seminar, workshop and training program by CREDP/NSS.
3. Plantation of trees including medicinal plants.
4. Paperless work.
5. Use both side of the paper. Make use of rough pages where possible.
6. Dissertation/ thesis printing on both side of the paper.
7. Save energy.
8. Energy Conservation Cell.
9. Best out of Waste Competition.
10. Installation of Nests and Water bowls for Birds at the campus and rural areas.
11. Cleaning of Bird nests and water bowls for birds at the campus.
12. Cleanliness drive at the campus.
13. Recycling of used papers.
14. Use of solar energy.
Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly
using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power.

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