डा. विजयानन्द शर्मा
Dr. Vijayanand
Sharma
(MT / MME / 1978)
For Vice President, Alumni Association IITK
Service to IITK Students/Alumni
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As an
M.Tech. student at IITK I worked as a student member
of the Senate Post Graduate Committee (SPGC) and was Chairman of the PG
Students Academic Affairs Committee (PGSAAC). Cocurrently I worked as Chief Students’
Counsellor for PG students at the Institute Counselling Service.
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Based
on information collected through private communication, during visits to IITK
campus and meeting all concerned and through RTI Act I helped IITK take
corrective measures in matters of transparent management of Alumni donations,
reduction in students’ suicide and accidental death of workers on work site in
addition to impressing upon the IITK on the need of granting more autonomy to
students in Hall management and cost control in Hall Mess and Canteens.
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Since inception, I have been the moderator of the two Yahoo
Groups: IIT Global Discussion Group and IIT Global Save IIT Forum.
Professional Service
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Served as Secretary (2 years) and as President (8 years) of the
Association of R&D Executives and Association of Steel Executives, Ranchi,
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
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Represented the SAIL Executives for over 10 years as Member, Vice-Chairman
(2 years) and Chairman (2 years) of Steel Executives’ Federation of India/ SEFI
(for Public Sector Steel Executives), a professional Body comprising of over
25000 Executives from all the SAIL Plants/ Units, MECON & RINL, Vizag.
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As Member of the Co-ordination Committee of the Federation of the
Executives’ Associations of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) I
represented them in Pay and Perks revision negotiation with various ministries
/ departments of the Govt of India in 1989-1991.
Service to Society/Community
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Science Popularization: Worked as Member (1982-85) and
President (1985-1992) of Science & Technology for Society of Jharkhand,
Ranchi. It later became Jharkhand Unit of Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha, Ranchi and
remained its Founder President (1992 - 2000). It was succeeded by Jharkhand
Vigyan Manch of which I continue to be the Chairman since the year 2000. Objectives
of these organisations is Science Popularization and enhancement of creativity
amongst students and rural and semi-urban population.
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Right to Education: As Organisation Secretary of the All India
Forum for Right To Education (AIFRTE) (2009-2012) I worked for improvement in the
system of both School and Higher Education and introduction of Common School
System to be operated under Neighbourhood Schooling mode (CSS-NS). For this a rally
of over 10000 teachers and students from Ramlila Ground to Parliament Street
was organized on 24th Feb 2010. I took lead in organizing a
demonstration on the various issues related to Higher Education in front of
Shashtri Bhawan (HRD Ministry), New Delhi on 27th July 2010.
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As founder Convenor of the Editorial Board I organized the
publication of education related quarterly newsletters तालीम की लड़ाई in Hindi and Reconstructing Education in English on behalf of AIFRTE
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Welfare of Ex-SAIL Employees: Since 2002, as a founder President of SAIL
Ex-Employees Association (SEEA) I work for the welfare of its members. As a
founder Chairman of the Federation of Retired SAIL Employees (FORSE), with over
a lakh of retirees spread around the country, I look after the welfare of the
retirees such as financial assistance, emergency needs and pension as well as healthcare
schemes through SAIL Plant Hospitals and Mediclaim Insurance Policy. I interact
with various ministries of the Govt of India like Finance, Social Welfare,
Health and Steel on regular basis for changes in Policy towards Senior Citizens
and PSU Retirees.
Academic Involvement
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I am
an adjunct faculty and subject specialist with the National Institute of
Foundry & Forge Technology, Ranchi (NIFFT) and colleges of Ranchi and Birsa
Agricultural Universities in the area of Environment, Waste & Water Management.
Why VOTE for Me for Vice President, Alumni
Association
I would like to
bring my 40 years of leadership experience in corporate and community service
sectors –as an individual and as a team man - to transform Alumni Association
to better serve students, alumni and alma mater. I will work towards involving
alumni:
ü in establishing relationship with prominent
universities around the world where IITK alumni occupy key positions so that
IITK faculty and students can be involved in cutting-edge research in the area
of Science and Technology
ü in attracting top JEE rankers and improving
student placement
ü in achieving better learning experience
(ABLE) to physically disabled students
ü as visiting faculty and adding practical
content to their education
ü in establishing innovation and incubation
centers for developing products to meet societal needs
I will also
strengthen Alumni Association office and its activities so that it can serve
alumni in their hour of need and serve community in and around campus for
overall improvement in their quality of lives. Fighting for social justice for the
marginalized section of society is my passion.
Seeking your Vote & Support
e-mail: vnsharma@iitkalumni.org
(Pic. of IITK days)