Dr Anju Saxena, executive director of Sunderdeep Group of Institutions talks to Shalini Saksena about their courses, scholarship programmes and the status of education in India
What sets apart Sunderdeep Group of Institutions (SGI) IJ
The group serves an ambience of humanity, creativity and innovation with affordable and modern education in order to nurture students to become culturally and ethically rich professionals with bright future. Sunderdeep provides the best and latest learning environment to students, so that they can get the practice followed in the business and industrial world. Sunderdeep education society encourages promoting local and international communication and collaboration.
What are the courses offeredIJ
The group has many colleges and therefore we have plenty of courses to offer to the students. Sunderdeep College of Engineering offers BTech, MTech, MBA and MCA. Our management college offers BBA, BCA, PGDM, the Hotel Management arm offers Bachelor of hotel management and catering technology, cookery and bakery courses. Sunderdeep Pharmacy College offers PHA BPharma and MPharma.
nWhat about scholarship programmesIJ
Scholarships based on performance in exam are offered to students. For example, any student obtaining 75 per cent in Uttar Pradesh Technical University exam is given a scholarship of Rs 5,000. There is no restriction on number of scholarship to the students.
What’s the importance of vocational education and part–time executive coursesIJ
It is very important for imparting direct skills to students, in various fields, through short courses, which are more practical and hands on experience provider. Through this way within a short period cutting edge training can be provided to a large base of students who are industry ready after completing the course.
Part-time executive courses are a valuable substitute for regular courses. With this way individual worker can upgrade his skills and contribute to the quality enhancement at his work place, without hindrance to his work schedule.
What are the problems faced by today’s entrepreneursIJ
Some of the problems that the industry faces are: quality work force, Government policies and controls, competition from multinational companies, effects of global trade like imports from abroad and absence of affordable capital from banks and financial organisations.
What are the gaps in the education systemIJ
Old syllabus, which isn’t revamping with the changing scenario and modern practices followed in the industry. Scarcity of industries and academic relationships, lack of practical skills, imparting methodology and teaching level etc are some of the issues that needs to be sort out.
What are some of the career options with a bright futureIJ
Biomedical waste management, nuclear energy, alternative source of energy, mechatronics are some of the sectors that have a bright future. The growth here will be tremendous in the coming years.