Eminent economist, social activist and critic, Professor Ramesh Sharan took over the charge of office of Vice Chancellor of VInoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, on Friday. Professor Sharan, former HoD Economics, Ranchi University after garlanding the statue of St. Vinoba situated in the campus joined as 8th Vice Chancellor of the 25-year-old university.
After receiving greetings from officers, teachers and staffs of the university he talked to media persons. Dr Sharan said that quality education, research and placement will be his priority. He said, “I know the problem of teachers, staffs and students of this type of university because I too belong to a State run university of Jharkhand whose Vinoba Bhave University was a part 25 years ago.”
On being asked he was known as a critic and the Chancellor’s Office has given him a post where he has to take decisions evaluated by others, he said, “Yes I am known as a critic in the society but I use to give suggestions also and as VC of VBU I will always welcome constructive criticism, having some suggestions also.
Dr Sharan said that overall development of the university is his motto and added, “Give me some time and I will show you the progress according to my priority.” Regarding the problem of sanctioned posts in the university, he said that human resource development department is working on it agenda and soon the university will get the posts.
Talking about the students Sharan said that most of the students who are studying in this university belong to poor families. “We will provide them good education as well as job opportunity through the placement cell of the university,” he said. He also emphasized on courses of skill development, so that the students can earn money through their skill.
He assured that everyone will get justice during my tenure.
After taking charge of the post Professor Sharan first met with the university officers in their office chamber and then the university teachers in their respective post-graduate department.