RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN

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1 RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ANNUAL REPORT RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) 56-57, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, JANAK PURI, NEW DELHI

2 Publisher : Registrar, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) 56-57, Institutional Area, Janak Puri, New Delhi EPABX: , , Gram: SAMSTHAN E.Mail: rsks@nda.vsnl.net.in website:

3 CONTENTS 1. AN OVERVIEW The Institution Role and functions Programmes and Activities Teaching Teachers' Training Research Internal Scholarship Publications T.V. Telecast Review by the U.G.C ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES SECTIONS Academic Section Research and Publication Section Correspondence Course & Non Formal Sanskrit Education Section Examination Section Administration Section Finance Section Scheme Section Library & Sales Unit CAMPUSES Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) Shri Sadashiv Campus, Puri (Orissa) Shri Ranbir Campus, Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) Guruvayoor Campus, Trichur (Kerala) Jaipur Campus, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Lucknow Campus, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri (Karnataka) Garli Campus, Garli (Himachal Pradesh) Bhopal Campus, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) K.J. Somaiya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus, Mumbai (Maharashtra) SCHEMES Financial Assistance to Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations, 48 Institutions and Pathashalas for Promotion of Sanskrit 6.2 All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest Shastra Chudamani Scheme Vocational Training Scheme 51 ( 3 )

4 6.5 Sanskrit Dictionary Project Scheme of the Presidential Award of Certificate of Honour to 52 Sanskrit, Pali/Prakrit, Arabic and Persian Scholars 6.7 Scheme of Production of Sanskrit Literature Scheme of Purchase of Books Scheme for Financial Assistance to Institutions Recognised 53 as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/Shodha Sansthans 6.10 Scheme for the Award of Research and Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for granting Samman Rashi to eminent Sanskrit Pandits in 55 indigent circumstances 7. MAIN EVENTS OF THE YEAR Investiture Ceremony Shri Sankar Bhagvatpadajayanti Utsava Sanskrit Saptahotsava Hindi Pakhwara Mahamahopadhyaya Gopinath Kaviraj Memorial Lecture Mahamahopadhyaya Madhusudan Ojha Memorial Lecture Sthapana Divas Kaumudi Mahotsava Youth Festival All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest Rashtriya Sanskrit Natyotsava Rangaprayoga Mahotsava Smriti Vyakhayan Mala All India Sanskrit Kavi Samvaya ANNEXURES A. List of Members of Board of Management 81 B. List of Members of Finance Committee 82 C. Details of Campuswise members of Faculties 84 D. Details of Research Scholars awarded Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) Degree 90 E. Affiliated Institutions 94 F. Recognition grantor Governments to the Examinations 99 G. Recognition grantor Universities to the Examinations 101 H. Sectionwise Working Strength of the Staff in the Headquarters Office 106 I. Details of Statewise Number of Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations 107 sanctioned annual grant J. Details of Publications Published with Financial Assistance 108 K. Details of Proposals Sanctioned for Publication Grant 109 L. Details of Adarsha Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/Shodha Sansthans 110 in receipt of Annual Grant M. Audit Report and Audited Annual Accounts for the year ( 4 )

5 1. AN OVERVIEW 1.1. The Institution Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (hereafter termed as Sansthan), was established in October, 1970 as an autonomous organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860). It is an autonomous organisation created for overall development and promotion of Sanskrit in the country. It is being fully funded by Government of India since its inception. It functions as an apex body for the propagation and development of Sanskrit and assists the Ministry of Human Resource Development in formulating and implementing various plans and schemes for the development of Sanskrit studies. It has assumed the role of a nodal agency for the effective implementation of various recommendations made by the Sanskrit Commission set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in 1956 concerning the preservation, propagation and development of Sanskrit language and education in all its aspects. Considering Sansthan s contribution in the field of promotion and propagation of traditional Sanskrit education its outstanding publications as well as preservation and procurement of more than 50,000 rare Sanskrit manuscripts by this institution, the Govt. of India accorded it the status of Deemed University w.e.f. 7th May, 2002 vide Notification No. F.9-28/ 2000-U.3 followed by U.G.C. s Notification No.F.6-31/ 2001(CPP-I) dated 13th June, Role and functions The major objectives of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan as indicated in the Memorandum of Association are to propagate, develop and encourage Sanskrit learning and research and in pursuance thereof; (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (I) To undertake, aid, promote, coordinate research in all branches of Sanskrit learning including teachers training and manuscriptology, to bring out inter-linkage with the out come of modern research in the contextually relevant fields and to bring out publications. To establish, take over and administer eminent Sanskrit institutes as constituent Campuses in the various parts of the country and to associate with any other institutions with similar objectives. To serve as a Central administrative machinery for the management of all the constituent Campuses established or taken over by and to provide effective coordination in their academic work in order to facilitate the interchangeability and migration of staff, students and research scholars and centralised allotment of tasks among the Campuses in specialized fields. To act as nodal agency for Govt. of India to implement their policies and programmes for the development of Sanskrit. To provide for instruction and training in such branches of learning as it may deem fit. To provide for research and for the advancement of/and dissemination of knowledge. To undertake extra mural studies, extension programmes and field outreach activities to contribute to the development of society. To do all such other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable to further the objectives of the Institute. To promote Pali and Prakrit languages. ( 5 )

6 1.3 Programmes and Activities Realising its objectives, the Sansthan has undertaken the following major programmes and activities:- - Establishment of Campuses in different States of India. - Conducting teaching of Sanskrit on traditional lines at Secondary/ Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-graduate and Research at Doctorate levels. - Conducting teachers training at graduate level i.e. Shiksha Shastri (B. Ed.) and Post graduate level i.e. Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.). - Conducting and Coordinating research work in various disciplines of Sanskrit. - Cooperating with other organisations in sponsoring joint projects of common interest. - Establishment of Sanskrit libraries, manuscripts collection centres and also editing and publishing rare manuscripts and books of importance. - Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas/certificates to persons having satisfactorily completed the approved prescribed course of study/research and passed prescribed examinations. - Instituting and awarding visitorship, fellowship, scholarships, stipends, prizes and medals. - Conducting distance education programmes. - Implementation of schemes of the Ministry of Human Resource Development for promotion of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit. 1.4 Teaching Teaching is conducted from Prak Shastri to Acharya levels on the basis of syllabus drawn up by the Sansthan in its ten Campuses. The affiliated institutions carry out teaching from Prathama to Acharya. The Sansthan follows C.B.S.E. syllabi as far as English, Hindi and other modern subjects like History, Sociology, Political Science, Home Science, Mathematics etc. at school level are concerned. At Shastri level, the syllabi of Delhi University is followed for modern subjects like Hindi and English. Sanskrit institutions managed by voluntary organisations and affiliated to the Sansthan also impart teaching with the same syllabus. In all the Campuses, there is a two year buffer course of plustwo level called Prak Shastri to facilitate students of modern system of Sanskrit education to join traditional stream in the Sansthan's campuses. 1.5 Teachers' Training In the Campuses, teachers training course of one academic year with emphasis on teaching practice, is conducted leading to the award of Shiksha Shastri Degree, which is equivalent to B.Ed.. In addition, Shiksha Acharya Degree course equivalent to M.Ed. is conducted in Jaipur Campus. 1.6 Research In all the Campuses of the Sansthan, students are enrolled for carrying out research leading to the award of degree of Vidyavaridhi, which is equivalent to Ph.D.. However, Ganga Nath Jha Campus, Allahabad is exclusively dedicated to research activities in selected branches. The Library of the Campus is one of the richest Sanskrit Libraries in the country. A collection of over rare manuscripts are, also preserved in the library. 1.7 Internal Scholarship To encourage students not only to learn Sanskrit but also to take up indepth study in different disciplines of Sanskrit, Sansthan awards scholarships to meritorious students of its Campuses of all courses of study and research. Revised rates of scholarships for students of Prak Shastri, Shastri, Shiksha Shastri and Acharya courses are Rs. 300/- Rs. 400/-, Rs. 400/- and Rs. 500/- per month respectively. Scholars pursuing research for award of Vidyavaridhi degree are granted monthly scholarship amount of Rs. 1500/ in addition to annual contingency grant of Rs. 2000/- for two years. Following table shows statement of students awarded scholarships during the year : ( 6 )

7 Sl.No. Campus Prak Shastri Shastri CLASS Shiksha Shastri Acharya Vidya- Varidhi Shiksha Acharya I II I II III - I II Ganganath Jha Campus Allahabad 2. Shri Sadashiv Campus Puri 3. Shri Ranbir Campus Jammu 4. Guruvayoor Campus Trichur 5. Jaipur Campus Jaipur 6. Lucknow Campus Lucknow 7. Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri 8. Garli Campus Garli 9. Bhopal Campus Bhopal 10. K.J. Somaiya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus Mumbai Total Grand Total 2261 Classwise number of male & female students and the students belonging to schedule caste, schedule tribe and other backward class awarded scholarship is as under : Class Total Male Female SC ST OBC Prak Shastri-I Prak Shastri-II ( 7 )

8 Class Total Male Female SC ST OBC Shastri-I Shastri-II Shastri-III Shiksha Shastri Acharya-I Acharya-II Shiksha Acharya Vidyavaridhi Grand Total Publications Research Journals The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan brings out two research journals containing research based articles, namely Sanskrit Vimarshah and Journal of the Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad. While the first journal is brought out by the Sansthan s Headquarters office, the other is published by Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad. In addition, the Campuses also publish annual literary magazines. The Sansthan as well as the Campuses publish high standard publications regularly. 1.9 T.V. Telecast Sanskrit Learning programme through the television has already been intruduced and it is being telecast through Gyan Darshan Channel of IGNOU daily. 732 episodes of the programme have been produced. D.D. Bharati and D.D.India of the Prasar Bharati also telecast the programme thrice a week. It is attracting the people at large and the Sansthan is receiving appreciations. During the year of report, number of episodes went on air through DDBharati and DD India is Review by the U.G.C. The Sansthan was reviewed as a Deemed University for further extension of Deemed University status by the experts committee of the UGC. The committee recommended the extension of Deemed University status to the Sansthan for a further period of five years. The UGC and subsequently the Ministry of HRD have granted the status of a Deemed University to Sansthan for the next five years. The UGC Committee has praised the efforts of Sansthan towards promotion of Sanskrit Education. ( 8 )

9 2. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS DURING ACTIVITIES AS A DEEMED UNIVERSITY * Revised rules for research as per UGC guidelines adopted. * Rules and syllabi for Choice Based Credit System, Internal Assessment and Semester System adopted for introduction from next session. New courses have been designed. * 9 new publications brought out. * 3 reprint editions brought out. * 13 Sanskrit Dramas staged during Kaumudi Mahotsava * Three Special Memorial Lectures organised. * Renowned theatre groups performed Sanskrit plays in All India Sanskrit Rangaprayoga Mahotsava. * First volume of Sanskrit Vimarshah (New Series) Research Journal released. * Syllabi for all courses revised by holding meetings of respective Boards of Studies. * students were enrolled for different course of studies. * 36 students awarded Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) degree. * 3566 students admitted in Sansthan s campuses. ACTIVITIES UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES OF MINISTRY OF HRD, GOVT. OF INDIA * students awarded Scholarships for Research & Post-Matric students. * 328 titles purchased under bulk Purchase of Sanskrit Books Scheme. * 12 publications brought out by Publishers/Scholars under Production of Sanskrit Literature Scheme. * 746 institutions were provided financial assistance under Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations Scheme. * 1583 teachers were paid consolidated salary under Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations Scheme. * 8543 students were paid scholarships under Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations Scheme. * 90 Institutions/Sanskrit Pathashalas were provided financial assistance for modern teachers. * 159 teachers were paid consolidated salary under the development of Sanskrit scheme for modern Sanskrit Pathashalas. * Shastra Shalaka Pariksha conducted as an event in All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest. * students trained in spoken Sanskrit under Non Formal Sanskrit Education programme. ( 9 )

10 3. STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India is the ex-officio Head of the Sansthan. During the year, Hon ble Shri Arjun Singh ji, Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India held the position of the President of the Sansthan. The Vice Chancellor is the principal executive officer. He exercises general supervision and control over the affairs of the Sansthan, executes policies and programmes and implements the decisions of all its authorities. During the year, Prof. V. Kutumba Sastry, Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain and Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi held the office of Vice Chancellor upto 11th May, 2008, from 23rd May to 13th August, 2008 and w.e.f. 14th August, 2008 onwards respectively. Besides the President, following are the approved authorities of the Sansthan: 1. Board of Management - Principal organ of the management in the Sansthan. Empowered to take policy decisions and to ensure implementation of the decisions. 2. Academic Council - Principal academic body Board/Council/Committee responsible for maintenance of standards of education, teaching, training, examinations and research programme. 3. Planning and Monitoring Board- Principal planning body responsible for monitoring of development programme. 4. Finance Committee - Principal finance body responsible for placing annual accounts and financial estimates before the Board of Management, fixing limits of total expenditure and recommending creation of all types of posts. Apart from the above; the Sansthan has also other consituted bodies for making recommendations with regard to their respective nature of functions namly; Grant in Aid Committee, Publication Committee, Scholarship Selection Committee, Research Board and Examination Board. The following table shows the numbers of meetings held by the authorities/bodies of the Sansthan during the year : No. of Meetings Board of Management 3 Finance Committee 3 Academic Council 1 Grant in Aid Committee 2 Examination Board 1 Research Board 1 Scholarship Selection Committee 1 Publication Committee 2 Planning and Monitoring Board Composition of the Board of Management and Finance Committee are placed at Annexures A & B respectively. Besides its rich library, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan functions through following main sections headed by Deputy / Assistant Registrar: 1. Academic Section 2. Reserach and Publication Section 3. Correspondence Course and Non Formal Sanskrit Education Section. 4. Examination Section. 5. Administration Section. 6. Finance Section 7. Scheme Section. 1. ACADEMIC SECTION This Unit is mainly responsible for laying down standards for academic performance, preparation of ( 10 )

11 calendar of the academic programme and designing the syllabi for various courses. 2. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION SECTION This Unit is concerned with implementation of various schemes of the Sansthan and coordination of Research and Publication activities of the constituent Campuses, Research and Publication programmes and projects of the Sansthan. It also deals with schemes such as financial assistance to produce Sanskrit literature and bulk purchase of books. 3. CORRESPONDENCE COURSE AND NON FORMAL SANSKRIT EDUCATION SECTION This Unit is responsible for the organisation of Correspondence Courses. These courses are offered at two levels. The section also organises Non Formal Sanskrit Education Centres all over India, produces study material for Non Formal Sanskrit Education. Correspondence course offers :- i) Introductory Course in Sanskrit Ist year (Hindi & English Medium) ii) Introductory Course in Sanskrit 2nd year (Hindi & English Medium) Non Formal Sanskrit Education offers five level study material begining from 'O' level as self study. Any section of society who loves Sanskrit learning can be benefitted by this programme. Besides, this wing also undertook the programmes of Trainers' Training, Sanskrit Swadhyaya Yojana and Distance Education. 4. EXAMINATION SECTION The Examination Section organises Annual and Supplementary examinations for the following courses: Prathama (class VIII) Purvamadhyama (class X) Uttarmadhyama Park Shastri Shastri Shiksha Shastri Acharya (class XII) (class XII) (B.A.) (B.Ed.) (M.A.) A competitive entrance test is being conducted every year for admission to Shiksha Shastri course by the Sansthan through Examination Section. It is known as Pre-Shiksha Shastri Test (PSST). For registration to Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) Programme, a Pre Research Test is conducted. It also arranges evaluation of thesis and vivavoce examination for awarding research degree Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) to the students of Campuses and affiliated institutions. 5. ADMINISTRATION SECTION The Administration Section deals with general administration of the Sansthan and its constituent Campuses. It also plans appointments, postings, transfers and other establishment matters, including overall supervision of administration of campuses. 6. FINANCE SECTION This Section is concerned with the preparation of budget, distribution of grants, financial management and preparation of annual accounts etc.. It also manages provident funds and arranges for disbursement of scholarships awarded under the scheme of the scholarships. 7. SCHEME SECTION This Section is responsible for proper implementation of different schemes like financial assistance to voluntary Sanskrit organisations, appointments of shastra chudamani scholars, financial assistance for organising vocational courses in different Sanskrit Pathashalas/Vidyalayas/ Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations/Universities, financial assistance to traditional as well as Govt. Schools for providing teachers in Sanskrit and modern subjects and to Universities/N.G.O.'s for various projects under the scheme of development of Sanskrit, monetary grant to awardees of Certificate of Honour of the President of India, financial assistance to Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/Shodh Sansthans, Sanskrit Dictionary Project and grant of Samman Rashi to Sanskrit Pandits in indigent circumstances. The section is also responsible to organise All India Elocution Contest of traditional Sanskrit students. 8. CAMPUSES The following Campuses at different parts of the country are being run by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) : ( 11 )

12 S.No. Name of the Campuses Location 1. Shri Ganga Nath Jha Campus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 2. Shri Sadashiv Campus Puri, Orissa 3. Shri Ranbir Campus Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir 4. Guruvayoor Campus Trichur, Kerala 5. Jaipur Campus Jaipur, Rajasthan 6. Lucknow Campus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 7. Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus Sringeri, Karnataka 8. Garli Campus Garli, Himachal Pradesh 9. Bhopal Campus Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 10. K.J. Somaiya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus Mumbai, Maharashtra All these Campuses have well equipped libraries, laboratories, rooms, staff-quarters and hostels. They impart instructions for the following courses except S.No. Course Allahabad where research programme is undertaken Equivalent to 1. Uttar Madhyama/Prak Shastri Sr. Secondary 2. Shastri B.A. (Hons.) 3. Acharya M.A. in Sanskrit 4. Shiksha Shastri B.Ed. 5. Shiksha Acharya M.Ed. 6. Vidyavaridhi Ph.D. B.Ed. programme is conducted in the Campuses at Puri, Jammu, Jaipur, Lucknow, Sringeri, Bhopal, Guruvayoor and Mumbai. M.Ed. Programme is conducted in Jaipur campus. The academic session begins in July every year with admissions of the students to different classes. Following table shows classwise admissions in the campuses during : CLASS Prak Shastri Shastri Shiksha Shastri Acharya Vidya- Varidhi Shiksha Acharya Sl.No. Campus I II I II III - I II - 1. Shri Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad 2. Shri Sadashiv Campus Puri 3. Shri Ranbir Campus Jammu 4. Guruvayoor Campus Trichur 5. Jaipur Campus Jaipur 6. Lucknow Campus Lucknow ( 12 )

13 CLASS Prak Shastri Shastri Shiksha Shastri Acharya Vidya- Varidhi Shiksha Acharya Sl.No. Campus I II I II III I II 7. Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri 8. Garli Campus Garli 9. Bhopal Campus Bhopal 10. K.J. Somaiya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus Mumbai Total Grand Total 3566 Number of male, female, and categories of schedule caste, schedule tribe & other backward class students admitted in different classes is as under : Class Total Male Female SC ST OBC Prak Shastri-I Prak Shastri-II Shastri-I Shastri-II Shastri-III Shiksha Shastri Acharya-I Acharya-II Shiksha Acharya Vidyavaridhi Grand Total ( 13 )

14 Students of the Campuses performed well in the annual examinations The following graph depicts classwise percentage of result : % 92.2% 97.52% 84.21% 99.32% 89.05% 89.27% 100% Pass Percentage Prak Shastri Uttar Madhyama II Shastri I II III Classes Shiksha Shastri Acharya I II Shiksha Acharya The Campuses have trained and well versed teaching faculties. However, part time teachers were also engaged in the subjects in which full time teachers were not available. Details of Campus wise members of faculties are given at Annexure-C. ( 14 )

15 4. SECTIONS 4.1 ACADEMIC SECTION The important responsibilities of the section are:- To organise the academic activities of the Sansthan and frame syllabi for various courses. To constitute subject committees to frame syllabi of different subjects from Prathama to Acharya. To coordinate convening of Academic Council meeting and meeting of the Board of Studies and take follow up action. This section is also responsible for laying down standard for academic performance and preparation of calendar of academic programme. During the year under report; meetings of syallabus committee at different levels for various subjects were held. The Board of Studies for various departments were constituted and their meetings were also held in order to review the syllabus of different classes. The meeting of Academic Council was held in the month of March, 2009 and important decisions were taken. 4.2 RESEARCH & PUBLICATION SECTION Important responsibilities of the section are : coordination of Research and Publication work of the Headquarters Office and the Campuses and implementation of the schemes transferred by the Ministry which are: 1. Production of Sanskrit literature including News Papers and Journals. 2. Purchase of Sanskrit books including reprint of out of print rare books. 3. Purchase and publication of manuscripts. The section also coordinates the Grants in Aid Committee s meetings. During the year , meeting of the Grantsin-Aid committee of Sansthan was convened twice on 16th October, 2008 and 18th February, 2009, in which several important proposals were approved under different schemes. A total amount of Rs. 61,70,079 was released for the above publication schemes to meet out the expenses for their execution. Under the scheme of Production of Sanskrit Litureture, 12 books were published by different authors with financial assistance of the Sansthan. In addition to it, 18 Sanskrit Journals/News Papers were also granted annual publication grant. Details of Scheme of purchase of books, during the period of report are as follows : No. of Applicants 153 No. of Titles Submitted 673 No. of Titles Purchased in Bulk 328 The following three reprint editions were brought out under the scheme of reprinting of rare out of print books: 1. Kamasutra Jayamangalasahita 2. Pratyaksha Shariram 3. Sushruta Samhita Besides the above, the Sansthan published the following works under its series of publication:- 1. Brihad Samhita 2. Mukoramagirirbhutva 3. Ayatih 4. Kavyamanjari 5. Mahabharatasya Ayurvedadristaya Adhyayanam 6. Vyutapattivadah Ramarudri Vyakhya Sahitah 7. Beesveen Shadabdi ke Sanskrit Laghu Katha Sahitya. 8. Path of Liberation. 9. Pramukha Upanishadon ke Paaribhashik Shabda-Advaita Vedanta Ke Vishesh Sandarbh Mein. In addition, Diary of the Sansthan and Sanskrit Varta bulletine were also brought out. Newly constituted Sansthan's Central Research Board met on 5th November Registration of 87 research students were approved for registration in different Campuses for Vidyavaridhi research degree course. For the benefit of research scholars, a 21 day workshop on Research Methodology and Manuscriptology was conducted at Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar, M.P. in association with their ( 15 )

16 department of Sanskrit. The Sansthan also recontituted its Publication Committee which approved the following important titles among others:- 1. Ramachandra Gajananakaramalkara Granthavali. 2. Lokanath Shastri Granthavali. 3. Kalidasakrita Laghustuti with two commentaries. 4. Taddhita Kosha and Kridanta Kosha by Prof. Pushpa Dikshit. 5. Education System in Ancient India. 6. Alivilasisanlapah Publication work of these works is in progress. RESEARCH & POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS This section executes the disbursement of scholarships nationwide. The scholarships are of two types : 1. Research Scholarships for students of traditional Pathashalas; 2. Post Matric Scholarships for pursuing Inter, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. including equivalent traditional courses. The following is the break-up of award of sanctioned scholarship during the year :- Sl.No. Class No. of Students Total No. of Students x Financial (Gen.) (S.C.) (S.T.) amount of scholarship Involvement per Student 01. Up-Shastri-I x , Up-Shastri-II x , Purva-Madhyama-I x2500 3,530, Purva-Madhyama-II x , Uttar-Madhyama-II x3000 2,910, Uttar-Madhyama-II x , Prak-Shastri-I x , Prak-Shastri-II x , Shastri-I x ,080, Shastri-II x4000 1,716, Shastri-III x , Acharya-I x5000 4,595, Acharya-II x5000 1,340, th x3000 5,820, th x ,938, B.A.-I x4000 7,068, B.A.-II x , B.A.-III x4000 2,436, M.A.-I x5000 1,030, M.A.-II x , Ph.D x , Vidyavaridhi x , M.Phil x1500x12 5,76, Total : ,40,34, ( 16 )

17 4.3 CORRESPONDENCE COURSE & NON FORMAL SANSKRIT EDUCATION SECTION Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan conducted the following programmes through this department during the year : 1. Non Formal Sanskrit Education. 2. Sanskrit Swadhyaya Yojana 3. Training Programmes :- (i) Trainers' Training Programme (izf'k{kd& izf'k{k.koxz%) (ii) Sanskrit Teachers' Training Programme (lalñrf'k{kdizf'k{k.koxz%) 4. Distance Education 5. Correspondence Course 1. NON FORMAL SANSKRIT EDUCATION Two cycles of Prathama and Dwitiya Deeksha were conducted under Non-Formal Sanskrit Education programme. A total of about participants took part in the programme in 1105 centres throughout the country. Statewise details of number of such centres is as under : Sl.No. STATE Ist CYCLE IInd CYCLE 01. Andhra Pradesh Bihar+Jharkhand Delhi Gujarat Haryana Jammu & Kashmir Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra+Goa Madhya Pradesh+Chhatisgarh Orissa Punjab Himachal Pradesh Rajasthan Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal W.A. 02 W.A. 18. North East States TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 1105 ( 17 )

18 Learners at these centres exhibited great enthusiasm. Students, teachers, professors, doctors, engineers, bankers, industrialists, officers, lawyers, scientists, farmers and housewives etc. were the beneficiaries of the programmes. As a result of opening of N.F.S.E. centres throughout the country, people have become familiar with Sanskrit and cultural heritage of India. People from all walks of the society evinced great zeal for learning Sanskrit. Grand inauguration and valedictory functions were organized at various centres. Study materials of Dwitiya Deeksha prepared by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan were the main base of teaching Sanskrit at their respective centres. The study materials were rated as excellent by the learners. Certificates of participation were awarded at the end of the Dwitiya Deeksha. These Non-Formal Sanskrit Education Centres were not only conducted in cities and metropolitan cities of the country, but they were also conducted in remote small villages, small towns, difficult accessibility areas of Jammu & Kashmir and North East states. Sanskrit teachers had to come from far off places also. The centres were at Universities, Degree Colleges, Inter Colleges, High and Higher Secondary Schools, Junior High Schools, Public Schools, Madarsas and Voluntary Organisations throughout the country. The results are very encouraging. For the proper functioning of these centres, State Coordinators were nominated in the States on receipt of proposals regarding centres, centre coordinators and teachers from respective States. Approval for centres was also accorded by the Sansthan on direct proposals received from Institutions of repute / importance. STATE COORDINATORS (N.F.S.E.) S.No. States Name & Address of Coordinator 1. Andhra Pradesh Dr. Dorbal Prabhakar Sharma, Retd. Principal, S.V.J.V. Sanskrit College H.No , Kovvur Dist. West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh 2. Bihar + Jharkhand Dr. Shreeprakash Pandey, Lecturer, B.R. Ambedkar University Q.No. -23, University Campus, Muzaffarpur -1, Bihar 3. Delhi Dr. Pankaja Ghai, Lecturer, Deptt. Of Sanskrit, Lady Shriram College, Lajpat Nagar IV, Delhi Gujarat Dr. H.M. Pandey,Non Formal Sanskrit Education Centre 15, Kalyan Bagh, Junador Bazar, Kankaria, Ahmedabad Haryana Dr. Chittaranjan Dayal Singh Kaushal, Kurukshetra University D-13, University Campus, Kurukshetra Himachal Pradesh Dr. Bhaktvatsal Sharma, Principal, Sanatan Dharm Adarsh & Punjab Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Dohgi, Dist. Una, Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Prof. Vishwamurthy Shastri, Principal, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (D.U.),Vill & PO Kot, Near District Jail,Teh. & District Jammu Karnataka Prof. A.P. Sachhidanand, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri , Dist. Chikamanglur, Karnataka 9. Kerala Dr. Padmamitra Srinivas, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Guruvayoor Campus, PO Puranattukara Dist. Trichur (Kerala) 10. Maharashtra Prof. Pankaj Chande, Vice Chancellor, Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas (Vidarbha) Sanskrit University, Ram Tek, Dist. Nagpur, Maharashtra ( 18 )

19 11. Maharashtra Dr. Shripad Bhatt, Deptt of Sanskrit,Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Vidyapeetha Bhawan, Gultekri, Pune M.P.+ Chhattisgarh Prof P.N. Shastri, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Bhopal Campus, E-7/62,Arera Colony, Near Sain Board, Bhopal M.P. 13. North East Dr. Nripendra Sharma, North East Region, Panchjanya, Laxmi Nagar, Radha Govind Barua Marg, Guwahati, Assam Orissa Dr. Sukant Kumar Senapati, Reader, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Sri Sadashiva Campus, Puri (Orissa) for IInd cycle. 15 Rajasthan Dr. Sudesh Kumar Sharma, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Jaipur Campus, Triveni Nagar, Gopalpura By Pass, Jaipur (Rajasthan) 16. Tamilnadu Dr. R. Ramachandran, Department of Sanskrit, Ramakrishna Mission, Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai Uttarakhand Dr. Buddhadev Sharma, Secretary, Sanskrit Academy, Ranipur Jhal, National Highway, Haridwar, Uttrakhand 18. Uttar Pradesh Dr. M. Chandrashekhar, Reader, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Lucknow Campus, Vishal Khand 4, Gomati Nagar, Lucknow West Bengal Shri Tanmay Bhattacharya, Rama Krishna Mission Institute of Culture, Research Deptt., Golpark, Kolkata Dr. Ratna Mohan Jha, Lecturer, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi has been assigned the responsibility to coordinate the programme at All India Level as National Coordinator. Workshop A workshop was conducted in Head Quarters of the Sansthan from 3rd to 5 th December 2008 to design the structure of a special book of Prathama Diksha level which would be brought out to teach in NFSE centres. The Scholars Late Dr.Hind Kesari, Prof. R. Devanathan, Dr.Janardan Hegde, Dr. Lalit Kumar Tripathi, Dr. Chand Kiran Saluja, Shri K.Venkatesh Murthy, Shri T.Mahendra and Dr. Ratna Mohan Jha participated in this workshop. 2. SANSKRIT SWADHYAYA YOJANA Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan has undertaken Sanskrit Swadhyaya Yojana to bring out Self-study material of Sanskrit to meet the needs of people interested in Sanskrit Learning. The progress achieved in the production of Swadhyaya materials during the reporting year is as following:- Published Work: 1. Jhen~Hkxon~xhrklaxzg% (vol-3) - Published Works in Progress: 1. Hkr` Zgfjuhfr'krde~ (vol-1) - Review of the prepared study material by experts conducted. 2. Hkr` Zgfjuhfr'krde~ (vol-2) - Review of the prepared study material by experts conducted. 3. Jhen~Hkxon~xhrklaxzg% (vol-2) - Composing and reviewing works are in progress. 4. j?kqoa'ke~ (vol-1) - Composing and reviewing works are in progress. 5. j?kqoa'ke~ (vol-3) - Editing work is being reviewed. 6. j?kqoa'ke~ (vol-4) - Editing work is at final stage. 7. fl¼kur&t;ksfr"k ifjp; ikb~;ozqe (Introductory Course on Siddhant Jyotisha) - Editing work is in progress. ( 19 )

20 3. TRAINING PROGRAMMES (i) TRAINERS' TRAINING PROGRAMME (izf'k{kdizf'k{k.koxz%) A Trainers' Training Programme was conducted from to in Sri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. 64 members from all over India were trained in the programme. The resource persons Dr. D. Prabhakar Sharma, Dr. Mahabaleswar Bhat, Prof. R. Devanathan, Shri Janardan Hegde, Dr. H. R. Vishwas, Dr. Vasu Vaza, Shri Vishnu Namboodri, Shri Nand Kumar, Dr. Nagaratna Hegde, Dr. Shantala, Smt.Sucheta and Dr. Ratna Mohan Jha guided the trainers. Discussion on various skills of teaching through Deeksha texts within prescribed time limit was also held. (ii) SANSKRIT TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMME 21 days' residential Teachers' Training camps were conducted in various places. Details are given below: Place Period No.of Resource persons participants Poornaprajna Samsodhana to Dr.Ramesh Jha, Mandiram, Bangaluru Vidwan Sudhish O, (Karnataka) Sh.K.V. Murthy, Shri Rama Krishna Pejathaya, K. Giridhar Rao, Dr. Nagarathna Hegde, Dr. Janardan Hegde, Vidushi Sucheta, Vidwan G. Mahabaleshwar Bhat, Prof. A. Haridasa Bhat, Sh. K.V. Moorthy. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan to Dr. Y.S. Ramesh, (Deemed University), Jaipur Dr. V. Subramanyam, Campus, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Dr. Raghuvir Prasad, Shri Tagsingh Rajpurohit, Late Dr. Hind Kesari, Prof. Ch.L.N.Sarma, Dr. Sudesh Kumar Sharma, Dr. Vijay Pal Shastri, Shri Kuldeep Sharma, Shri Nagendra. Dakshineswar Adyapeeth Anand to Dr. S.K.Senapati, Dr. Vidya Mandir, Dakshineswar Vishu Narayan Tiwari, Kolkata (West Bengal) Smt. Rama Devi, Shri Neeraj Kumar, Dr. Khagen Bhandary, Dr. Kruttibash Mishra, Dr. Tanmay Kumar Bhattacharya, Dr. Ratna Mohan Jha. Rishi Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya to Dr. Buddhadeo Sharma, Nirdhana Niketan, Kharkari, Dr. Jokhan Pandey, Haridwar (Uttarakhand) Dr. Yogesh Mishra, Dr. Prakash Chandra Pant, Dr. Roshan Gour Dr. Raghav Kumar Jha Dr. Ratna Mohan Jha. ( 20 )

21 4. DISTANCE EDUCATION : In order to offer various Sanskrit courses through Distance mode; the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan has been preparing Self Learning Materials. In this process three workshops were conducted at various places. WORKSHOPS: (Workshops on Self-Learning Material) Following two separate workshops were conducted to design the course structure of Self Learning Materials (S.L.M.) under the guidance of STRIDE & IGNOU. Prof.C.R.K. Murthy and Dr. Sanjay Kumar Mishra were the resource persons in these workshops. S.No. Place of workshop Period Related course/class No. of Scholars participated 1. NATRAS, New Delhi Feb.09 Prak Shastri and 25 Shastri IInd year (Vyakarana) 2. Rashtriya Sanskrit Feb.09 Certificate course in Sanskrit 09 Sansthan (D.U.), Linguistics New Delhi 5. CORRESPONDENCE COURSE Sansthan conducts the correspondence courses of two year duration for learning Sanskrit language through Hindi and English medium for general learners of Sanskrit in India and abroad at following two levels of one year each (a) Introductory course in Sanskrit Ist year and (b) Introductory course in Sanskrit IInd year. During the year , 261 fresh students were registered for learning Sanskrit through correspondence course. 4.4 EXAMINATION SECTION The section is mainly responsible for conducting various examinations and the evaluation of examination papers of the Sansthan. The examinations, such as Prathama to Acharya, Shiksha Shastri, Shiksha Acharya and Vidyavaridhi are conducted by the Sansthan. In these examinations, students from the constituent Campuses as well as from the affiliated institutions are admitted. These examinations are conducted in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Academic Council and the syllabi prescribed for the purpose. The number of students who passed various examinations conducted centrally during the year is as under:- S.No. Class No. of Students Passed appeared 1. Prathama III Purva Madhyama II Uttar Madhyama II Prak Shastri II Shastri I Shastri II Shastri III Acharya I Acharya II Shiksha Shastri Shiksha-Acharya Total ( 21 )

22 36 Students were awarded Vidya Varidhi degree during the year under report. Details of such research students is placed at Annexure-D. From the academic session , home examination for first year of Purva Madhyama, Uttar Madhyama and Prak Shastri was arranged. A total number of students were enrolled in the campuses and affiliated institutions in different classes during the year The Sansthan conducted Pre Shiksha Shastri Test for admission to Shiksha Shastri/B.Ed. course. For this entrance test 5733 students were registered. Out of them, 5248 students appeared in the test and 1254 students were declared successful for admission in different eight campuses. Admission of 800 students was made for the succeeding academic year amongst the successful candidates. Students as detailed below topped coursewise annual examinations 2009 : Sl.No. Roll No. Student's Name Class/Subject Campus/Institute Priya Vrat Mishra Acharya (N. Vyakarana) Sringeri Shyam Sundar Sharma Acharya (Sahitya) Jaipur Dayanidhi Kumar Mishra Acharya (S. Jyotisha) Rani Padmavati T.Y.T.A.S.M. Varanasi Rajeev Bhardwaj Acharya (Phalita Jyotihsa) Garli Sauki Nayak Acharya (Sarva Darshana) Mahavir V.V., Pashim Vihar, New Delhi Shiv Prasad Tripathi Acharya (Dharma Shastra) Puri Vishnu Priya Shatapathi Acharya (Puranetihasa) Puri Madhu Mishra Acharya (Pracheen Vyakarana) Lucknow Pravesh Kumar Jha Acharya (S. Yajurveda) J.N.B. Lagma, Bihar Vandana Gupta Acharya (B. Darshana) Lucknow Subhashri Mahapatra Acharya (Sankhya Yoga) Puri Ipsita Pal Acharya (Navya Nyaya) Sita Ram V.A.S.M., Kolkata Vinayak Bhatt Acharya (Mimamsa) Sringeri Kuchisri Samiraja Acharya (Advaita Vedanta) Sringeri Supriya Gaur Shiksha Acharya Jaipur Manju Nath Bhatt Shiksha Shastri Sringeri Madhusudan Mishra Shastri Rani Padmavati T.Y.T.A.S.M. Varanasi Saumyajit Sen Uttar Madhayma Ram Krishna M.V.V., Howrah Vinita Akoijam Prak Shastri Manipur Skt. Mahavidyalaya Ganesh Tudu Purva Madhyama Ram Krishna M.V.V., Howrah Lalita Prathama Lajjaram S.M., Jind, Haryana Affiliation to Institutions The Sansthan had started with a few Campuses but later some privately managed institutions were affiliated. The list of institutions affiliated to the Sansthan is given at Annexure E. Details of the Governments and Universities which have given recognition to the Sansthan s examinations are placed at Annexures F and G respectively. ( 22 )

23 The Administration section in the Headquarters Office of the Sansthan is performing its functions of house keeping in accordance with rules, regulations and procedure. It also provides necessary establishment support to the various constituent Campuses of the Sansthan for their effective and efficient functioning. This branch mainly deals with general administration, establishment matters, services and supplies, acquisition of land & building, establishment of new campuses and conducting meetings of Board of Management and Finance Committee. The construction work of the building of Bhopal Campus is in progress. An Amount of Rs lakh has been released for this purpose. The work of construction of boundary wall of the acquired land for Garli Campus is nearing completion. However, the CPWD has been approached to prepare plan and estimate for construction of building at Garli. An amount of Rs. 60 lakh and Rs. 298 lakh has already Important responsibilities of this section during the reporting year are as under :- Budget ( ) An unspent balance of Rs lakh kept for salary of March 2007 and disbursement of amount of honorarium under Presidents awards was carried 4.5 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 4.6 FINANCE SECTION ( 23 ) been released for construction work of building of Sringeri and Mumbai Campuses respectively. In Mumbai, the CPWD has submitted plan and estimates for construction of building on the land transferred by Somaiya Trust, Vidya Vihar. Rs. 39 lakh as the last installment has been released for construction of Hostel building and boundary wall of Girls Hostel for Jammu Campus. In Puri Campus, Rs lakh has been released for construction work of Scooter, Motor Cycle and Car Stand which is in progress. Likewise in Guruvayoor Campus, Rs lakh has been released for construction of Watchman Cabin and roofing of classes. The work is also progressing. In addition to above, Rs lakh has been released to Jaipur Campus for construction of fixing grill on the Hostel building. Sectionwise working strength of the staff in Headquarters office of the Sansthan during the year under report is placed at Annexure-H. over from the year to the financial year A total budget of Rs lakh (including the previous unspent balance) was sanctioned by the Ministry. The amount was further allocated among the constituent units in the following manner:- Sl.No. Name of the Unit Plan Non Plan Total 1. Headquarter Puri Campus Jammu Campus Allahabad Campus Guruvayoor Campus Jaipur Campus Lucknow Campus Sringeri Campus Garli Campus Bhopal Campus Mumbai Campus Total : (Figures in lakh of Rupees)

24 These funds were utilised during the year on pay and allowances, scholarships, President's award to eminent Sanskrit scholars and other maintenance items of expenditure. An amount of Rs lakh (Plan lakh and Non-Plan Rs lakh) remained unspent at the close of the financial year. Accounts The wing is responsible for consolidation of accounts received from various units of the Sansthan and submission to DGACR for audit. Audit report and audited annual accounts for the year are placed at Annexure-M. Maintenance of Provident Fund Accounts The section maintains pay and provident fund accounts for officers and members of the staff of the Headquarters Office. Every member has been supplied with the annual provident fund account statement immediately after the close of the financial year. Pursuit of Audit Objections Concerted efforts were made during the year to get the audit objections settled. For this purpose, the individual campuses were directed to take necessary corrective measures and replies of compliance were sent to the audit authorities with the result that a number of audit objections were settled during the year. The wing has also been entrusted with the work relating to Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas and release of Monetary grant to Scholars who are awarded certificate of honour by the President of India for their outstanding contribution to Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic and Persian. In addition, it has also been entrusted with the scheme of extending financial assistance to Sanskrit Pandits all over the country who are living in indigent circumstances. 4.7 SCHEME SECTION The section is responsible for implementing following schemes transferred from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India for promotion and propagation of Sanskrit language and literature: (i) Financial Assistance to Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations Under this scheme, selected organisations are sanctioned financial assistance in shape of salary to Sanskrit teachers, scholarship to students, Library grants and for construction of the institution building. An amount of Rs. 10,27,57, appx. was utilised under this scheme by the Sansthan. During the year, financial assistance was provided to 746 institutions. (ii) All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest The Sansthan organizes an all India Sanskrit Elocution contest every year in different parts of the country to encourage traditional Sanskrit students in extempore speech in Shastriac Sanskrit Language. All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest was held at Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Puri Campus, Puri (Orissa) during 23 to 25 December, students alongwith 16 teachers took part in eight Shastriac subjects of Vyakarana, Mimamsa, Sahitya, Vedanta, Nyaya Vaishashika, Sankhyayoga, Dharma Shastra, Jyotisha followed by Antyakshari and Samsyapurti. Each State Govt. Union Territory Govt. is requested to send the names of eight participants along with one teacher for the contest in eight Shastriac subjects. The contestants in every event are awarded a certificate along with position wise cash prizes of Rs. 2000/-, Rs. 1500/- & Rs. 1000/- respectively. In addition to these prizes, medals are also awarded to the winners. The prize money for SHLOKANTYAKSHARI has been revised to Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 3000/- as Ist, IInd and IIIrd prize respectively. In addition to existing ten events, the Shastra Shalaka Pariksha was also organised on the following three texts. 1. Vyakarana Bhattojidikshitakrita Vaiyakaranasiddhantakaumudyam Uttarardhe Atmanepadaprakaranamarabhya Granthasamaptiparyantam (Vedic Prakriyam Varjayitva). 2. Nyaya Keshavamishrakrita Tarkabhasha Sampoorna. 3. Sahitya Bhojarajakrita Champuramayanam (Balayodhyasundarakandani). ( 24 )

25 The nature of contest is taken from ancient tradition of Shastra Shikshan Paddhati of India where students have the whole text with its commentary in his memory and is expected to narrate and explain from the point revealed by a "Rajat Shalaka". The aim of this contest is to revive the traditional Shastra as well as to sharpen memory of student. During the year under report, an amount of Rs. 10,93,285/- was utilised for the purpose. The following eight texts have been announced for Shalaka Pariksha for the participants of Shalakha to be organized next year at the venue of the competition: 1. Kosha Amar Kosha (Prathma Kandam) (for Prak Shastri/Madhyama Students) 2. Kavya Raghuvansham 1-5 Sarga (for Prak Shastri/Madhyama Students). 3. Sahitya Shastra Kavya Prakash 1-5 Ullasa (for Shastri/Acharya Students) 4. Nyaya Darshana Nyayasiddhanta Muktavali- Pratyaksham (for Shastri/Acharya Students) 5. Vyakarana Mahabhasyam-Paspashahinikam (for Shastri/Acharya Students) 6. Siddhanta Jyotisha Suryasiddhanta-Triprasnadhikaraparyantam (for Shastri/Acharya Students) 7. Vedanta Brahmasutra Shankarabhasyam-Chatuh Sutri (for Shastri/Acharya Students) 8. Puranetihasa Srimad Bhagavatam-1-5 Skandha, Valmiki Ramayanam 1-3 Kanda, Mahabharatam Adi Parva 1-3 Kanda. (for Shastri/Acharya Students) (iii) Shastra Chudamani Scheme Under this Scheme, the services of retired eminent Sanskrit scholars are utilised in Adarsh Sanskrit Pathashalas and other State Government run Sanskrit Colleges/ Universities and voluntary organisations. The object of the Scheme is to preserve the indepth studies of different Shastras at the various centres where Sanskrit education is imparted to the Sanskrit students of traditional system. As per the scheme, the traditional scholars are appointed in different organisations. The scholars are being paid Rs.6000/- p.m. for a period of two years. The appointment so made can be extended for another one year on the recommendation of the Grants in Aid Committee. In addition to the existing appointed scholars, 38 more Shastra Chudamani Scholars were selected during A sum of Rs. 29,13,400/- was utilised under the scheme. (iv) Vocational Training Scheme Under this scheme, selected organisations are sanctioned financial assistance to organise the workshop and to conduct Prayogik Prashikshan in vocational disciplines like Jyotisha, Karmakanda, Paleography, Cataloguing, Manuscriptology, Sanskrit Shorthand and Typing etc.. An amount of Rs. 2,86,500/- was utilised under this scheme during (v) Financial assistance to recognised Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya/Shodh Sansthan Under this scheme, 23 institutions are being run at various parts of the country with the financial assistance of Govt. of India through the Sansthan and major portion of the finance for this scheme is being released by the Sansthan. Such institutions are provided 95% of the grant on recurring and 75% of grant on non-reccuring items of expenditure. An amount of Rs lakh under plan and Rs lakh under non-plan was provided by the Sansthan to these institutions during the period under report. (vi) Sanskrit Dictionary Project The project for preparation of Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary on Historical Principles is undertaken by the Deccan College, Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune. The main source of the expenditure of this Project is made available by the Govt. of India through Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University). This Project was conceived in the year 1948 and after collection of relevant material, editing work started in So far, eight volumes consisting of 24 parts have been edited and published covering over one lakh words. An amount of Rs 40 Lakh was allocated for this Project during the year under report. ( 25 )

26 (vii) Monetary grant to Scholars awarded CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR by the President of India The Sansthan is releasing monetary grant to the tune of Rs. 50,000/- p.a. to the Scholars who have been awarded Certificate of Honour by the President of India. A sum of Rs lakh was incurred on this account during the year under report. (viii) Promotion of Sanskrit Language in North East Region During the year , the Sansthan incurred an expenditure of Rs lakh for learning, propagation and promotion of Sanskrit language in North East Region of the country. (ix) Financial Assitance for teachers for Modern subjects in traditional Sanskrit Pathashalas/Mahavidyalayas:- Under this Scheme of development of Sanskrit, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan is providing financial assistance to teachers for modern subjects in Traditional Sanskrit Rs. 6000/- p.m. per subject. As per the scheme, the financial assistance is restricted to three teachers in modern subjects in each Institution. An amount of Rs. 60,48,360/- was incurred under this scheme by the Sansthan in the year The financial assistance was provided to 90 Institutions. (ix) Financial Assitance for Sanskrit teachers of different States in different Government Schools:- Under the Scheme of development of Sanskrit the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan is providing financial assistance to Sanskrit teachers of Government Schools in different states. This assistance is extended towards salary of one Sanskrit teacher. During the year , a total of 103 Govt. Schools were the beneficiaries and an amount of Rs. 6,90,994/- was utilised under this scheme. (xi) Financial Assitance to NGO's, Sanskrit Universities, Institutions on various projects:- Under this scheme, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan meets cent per cent approved expenditure on different projects and programmes for development and propagation of Sanskrit undertaken by NGO's/ Deemed Sanskrit Universities/Universities/Institutions. During the year the Sansthan incurred an expenditure of Rs. 50,31,922/- for various projects. In addition to very rich libraries in its ten Campuses the head quarter office of the Sansthan also has a library having more than titles of Sanskrit books to facilitate academic activities of the Sansthan and visiting scholars. The wing is headed by the Project Officer who also looks after the work of Sales & Computers. Net working of all libraries 4.8 LIBRARY & SALES UNIT under the Sansthan has been started during One third of the titles were covered. The wing has already provided computers to the campuses. The details of amount on acquisition of books and the sale proceeds during the year under report are as under: Library : 1. Books Purchased Rs Books received as Gift Rs. 2,92, Sales : 1. Reprinted Rare Books Rs. 3,84, Sansthan s Publications Rs. 23,00, Total Rs. 26,84, ( 26 )

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28 5. CAMPUSES 5.1 Shri Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad (U.P.) Formerly Shri Ganganath Jha Research Institute situated at Allahabad was taken over by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan on Ist April, 1971 as its constituent Vidyapeetha named Shri Ganganath Jha Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha; which was later renamed as Shri Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad of the Deemed University. This campus is a recognized research centre exclusively devoted to research work on various disciplines of Sanskrit Literature. A number of research scholars are registered to carry out research work for the award of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) degree of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University). The scholars, thus enrolled, work under the guidance of one of the faculties of the campus by utilizing the facilities available in its rich Library and Manuscripts Section. The use of the Library and Manuscripts Section is not only limited to the staff and registered scholars of the campus but also open to all scholars as reference library. It invites scholars and researchers interested in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture from all walks of life to make use of its library subject to its capacity. All the members of academic staff, besides guiding research work of the enrolled students, pursue their own research work assigned to them by the Sansthan. The research projects of the campus are carried out not only individually but also as team work. Besides its publication programmes, the campus has also undertaken the Project of "Vedabhasya Kosha". General Activities The faculty has carried on the following programmes in this Campus during : i. Preparation of Data-sheets of manuscripts. ii. Preparation of Catalogue of manuscripts. iii. Editing of manucripts. Lectures Organised The campus organised Lecture Series on 6th June, 08 and 12th February, 09 when following main lectures were delivered respectively. (a) Samanya Swasthya : Samsyayen Evam Unka Ayurvedic Upachar by Prof. G.S. Tomar. (b) Dharmashastra Evam Smritiyon Mein Nirupita Nyaya Vyavastha by Dr. Vachaspati Tripathi. Activities i. Sanskrit Divas was celebrated for three days from 4th September to 6th September, ii. Hindi Divas was celebrated on 14th September iii. Shiksha Divas was celebrated on 11th Nov iv. On the Occasion of Kaumudi Mahotsava organised by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), the campus staged the Sanskrit drama Gauri Digambar Prahasanam. v. Two teachers of this campus participated in All India Sanskrit Natyotsava held in Bhopal Campus. Activities of Faculty Members 1. Dr. Shail Kumari Mishra (Reader) a. Seven research students were awarded Vidyavaridhi degree. Five research students submitted their theses and six are doing research under her guidance. b. Undertook the editing on Ayurvedic works namely, Parad Kalpa and Chikitsa Raja - lakhma. ( 28 )

29 c. Worked as Chief Editor of the journals titled Ushati and Journal of Ganganath Jha campus. 2. Dr. V.N. Giri (Reader) a. Nine research students were awarded Vidya Varidhi degree, five have submitted their theses and ten are doing research under his guidance. b. Co-edited the campus research journal 'The journal of Ganganath Jha'. c. Edited Brihattrayee as literary project under the scheme Content Generation with a view to develop E.Data Bank, E-Learning, E-Sources of text. Other assignments undertaken: i. Inspection of data sheet for National Manuscripts Mission. ii. Carried out administrative responsibilities of campus from time to time. iii. Survey of regional Non Formal Sanskrit Education centres. iv. Presentation of programmes on Sanskrit on All India Radio. 3. Dr. Banmali Biswal (Reader) i. Six research papers in different research journals and Sanskrit poems in Sanskrit Kavyamritam of Delhi Sanskrit Academy published. ii. Undertook editing work of the review magazine, Drik, Sanskrit journal Kathasarit and Campus research journal. iii. Delivered six lectures in the workshop on Manuscriptology and Paleography organised by B.H.U., Varanasi under National Manuscript Mission. iv. Participated and presented papers in All India Oriental Conference at Kurukshetra University and seminars held at Balasore, Jaipur Campus, Pune University, M.S. University of Baroda and Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. v. Attended three workshops organised for correspondence course and Content Generation Project by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. vi. Took part in dialogue on Sanskrit literature in Allahabad Doordarshan programme and recited Sanskrit prose and poems through All India Radio, Allahabad. vii. Participated in Sanskrit Kavi Sammelan at New Delhi, Ujjain and Allahabad. viii. Co-ordinated two cycles of Non Formal Sanskrit Education. ix. Edited Vaiyakaranabhushana and Vaiyakarana Siddhantamanjusha under Content Generation Project. x. Critically edited Paribhashartha Manjari, Vaiyakaranabhushana and Manasijasutram in the campus. xi. Guided six research students of whom, one submitted his thesis. 4. Dr. Lalit Kumar Tripathi (Reader) i. Undertook editing work of Shabdamritam- Vols. V, VI, VII, VIII; Gangalokhari of Narayan Tirath (Pertaining to Vedanta); Shabda Bodha Paddhati and Shabdabodha Prakriya. ii. Reviewed 12 Research Papers read in "Third International Sanskrit Computer Linguistics Symposium" and participation therein along with chairmanship of one session. iii. Contributed to journals of the campus and reviewed Data Sheet. iv. Took part in National Seminar and presented a paper at Allahabad University. v. Delivered 12 lectures in Mahabhasya Vishistha Patha Satra organised by Kalidas Academy, Ujjain. vi. Participated in the workshops of Sanskrit Computer and Hindi Urdu Tree Bank organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and IIIT, Hyderabad respectively. v. Research guidance to students. 5. Dr. Janardan Prasad Pandey Mani (Reader) ( 29 )

30 i. Edited the works 'Nripavilasah' and annual magazine 'Ushati'. ii. Guided eight research students. iii. Co-ordinated Sanskrit Divasa Samaroha, Hindi Divasa Samaroha and cultural programmes. Participated in Sanskrit Natyashala and directed Sanskrit drama 'Gauridigramabara Prahasanam' staged during Kaumudi Mahotsava. iv. Reviewed Data Sheet in the Campus. v. Prepared four lessons for Distance Sanskrit Teaching Programme and lessons for correspondence course. vi. Delivered lecture on 'Sanskrit Rangamanch : Parampara Evam Sambhavanayen' at Bhopal. vii. Participated in Sanskrit Kavi Sammelan organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and other seven at different places. viii. Participated and presented papers in six national seminars and published research papers in four journals. ix. Participated in dialogue on Sanskrit literature conducted by Allahabad Door- Darshan and recited Sanskrit poems through All India Radio, Allahabad. x. Worked as examiner of different Universities. 6. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Pandey (Lecturer) i. Completed editing work of Maniprabha Commentary on Paribhashendushekhara and Siddhanta Chandrika Mangalaslokavicharah. Also prepared 400 cards of Rigveda Bhashya (Vyanjana Bhaga) ii. Participated and presented papers in All India Oriental Conference held at Kurukshetra University. iii. Attended the workshop conducted for preparation of lessons for Distance Education. iv. Reviewed Data Sheet in the campus. v. Undertook editing work of Purvasiddham and the essay on Shabdashastriya Upadesha Padarthavicharah. vi. Assisted in directing the Sanskrit drama staged during Kaumudi Mahotsava and led the group of students for participation in Yuva Mahotsava. vii. Participated in the workshop on Bharatanatyam and Theatre at Bhopal. 7. Dr. Aparajita Mishra (Lecturer) i. Undertook editing work of Dhruva Charitam of Jayakrishna and Ramavilasa Kavyam (4 cantos) of Vishvanath Ranade. ii. Contributed to the magazines Ushati and Drik of the campus. iii. Published research paper in Surya Vimarsha a publication of Hindustani Akademi, Prayag. iv. Participated and presented research paper in national seminar held at Allahabad. vi. Reviewed Data Sheet and inspected centres of N.F.S.E. at Allahabad. 8. Dr. Shailja Pandey (Research Assistant) i. Press copy of manuscript 'Satyopakhyan' is ready. ii. Rigveda Bhasya Kosha (vowels Part) in press under supervision. iii. Six research papers published in different journals. iv. Delivered literary lectures and participated in radio-talk. v. Inspected N.F.S.E. centres. 9. Shri Suresh Pandey (Research Assistant) Undertook the microfilming reel work from Sharda to Devanagari and editing work of 'Laghupasargadipika'. 10. Shri Ram Chandra (Research Assistant) i. Undertook editing work of 'Visveshwari' and edited 'Vishnubhakti Kalpalata'. ii. Reviewed Data Sheet in the campus. 11. Smt. Beena Mishra (Curator) i. Undertook preservation work of about 6000 manuscripts. ( 30 )

31 ii. Reviewed Data Sheets. Maithili. iii. Edited small manuscripts for contributing to the journals. ii. Undertook translation of the commentary in Maithili on Geeta Govinda into Devanagari. 12. Dr. Ram Kishore Jha (Copyist) i. Prepared Data Sheets of manuscripts in iii. Assisted in physical verification of manuscripts. 5.2 Shri Sadashiva Campus, Puri (Orissa) The erstwhile Sadashiva Sanskrit College, Puri functioning under the State Govt. of Orissa and known for its long association with the study of Sanskrit in traditional system was taken over by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi on 15th August, Consequent upon transfer of management, the old Sadashiva Sanskrit College was renamed as Shri Sadashiva Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha. As a result of grant of the status of Deemed University to the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, it is now known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Shri Sadashiva Campus, Puri. Academic activities of the campus have started functioning in its newly constructed building on a piece of land of 4.78 acres. The campus has a very rich library containing about books on different subjects, manuscripts and journals for the readers. It has at present the facility of hostel for 100 girl students within the campus. 100 boy students are also provided with hostel facility outside the campus free of cost. The campus imparts teaching from Prak Shastri to Acharya in various departments as Sahitya, Navya Vyakarana, Dharma Shastra, Puranetihasa, Siddhanta Jyotisha, Phalita Jyotisha, Advaita Vedanta, Sankhya Yoga, Navya Nyaya and Sarvadarshana. The Campus also offers research programme leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.). Besides the above subjects, some modern subjects like Hindi, English, Oriya, History, Mathematics and Computer Education are being taught in Shastri and Prak Shastri classes according to the syllabi of the Sansthan. Knowledge of envirinmental studies is also imparted in these classes. A Sanskrit Teachers Training course called Shiksha Shastri as equivalent to B.Ed. is offered as well. During the year under report; total number of enrolled students from Prak Shastri to Vidyavaridhi were 688. Out of these students 432 were female students. 189 students were provided with hostel facility. Activities of the Campus during the year (i) The campus is one of centres of Non Formal Sanskrit Education-an educational programme undertaken by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi. During the year , the centre was inaugurated by Dr. Trilochan Baral, Chief Medical Officer, Puri. In the first cycle of programme, 34 participants from all walks of life took part successfully. It was conducted under the able guidance of Dr. G. Ganganna, Principal, Dr. Mahesh Jha and Shri Dayanand Panigrahi. Resourse person of the programme was Dr. Sukant Kumar Senapati, State co-ordinator of Orissa. (ii) An introductory course on Jyotisha for the students was also conducted in coordination of Dr. Prabhat Kumar Mahapatra. (iii) The campus introduced Vanivilasa Parishad under which various literary competitions on different shastras were held. The students took part with enthusiasm. Sarvashri Prabhanjan Kumar Tripathi and Sushant Kumar Dwivedi bagged first place for senior and Junior group respectively in these competitions. (iv) Sanskrit week celebration was organised from 13th to 19th August, Different Shastra speech competitions were held during the occasion. The function was inaugurated by Justice Shatrughan Pujahari, District and Sessions Judge. Prof. Hare-krishna Shatapathi, Vice-chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati was the guest of honour. Shri D.K. Sharma, North East Region Council, N.C.E.R.T., Bhubaneshwar was the ( 31 )

32 chief guest and Prof. Bikau Jha, Dharma Samaj Govt. Sanskrit College was the guest of honour during the valedictory function. (v) Hindi Divasa Samaroh was celebrated on 14th September, The students took part in Hindi Speech and Poem competitions. (vi) Under instructions of Govt. of India, Shiksha Divasa was celebrated on 11th November (vii) A seminar for the Shiksha Shastra Department was organised on 23rd July, 2008 when Prof. Subhash Tiwari, H.O.D., Shiksha Shastra, Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi delivered the main lecture. There was satisfactory participation of teachers and students. (viii) Under the guidance of Dr. Suryamani Rath and Dr. Raghavendra Pathak, 18 students took part in Kaumudi Mahotsava organised at New Delhi in November, The students staged the Sanskrit drama 'Uttararama- charitam' during the function. (ix) Inter Campus Yuva Mahotsava was organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) New Delhi in this campus from 20th to 22nd December, 2008 in which about 550 students of all the campuses of the Sansthan participated in the competitions on different disciplines. 21 students of this campus took part in competions of 11 disciplines. In addition, All India Elocution Contest was also held from 23rd December to 25th December, Five students of this campus participated in this contest. (x) The Campus organised Scouts and Guide Camp from 5th December to 14th December, It was inaugurated by the Principal of the campus. The Inspector of Schools, Puri Region was the chief guest during closing function. 98 teachers and students took part in the camp. (xi) First Aid Training Camp was organised for the students of Shiksha Shastri in September, 2008 in which 99 teachers and students participated for their benefit. (xii) Eductional tour was also organised from 5th to 11th January, The students along with teachers visited Tirupati, Kanchipuram and Pondicherry during this tour. (xiii) Dr. Minati Rath, Reader in Puranetihasa department was awarded the title Vidushividwattama' by Sriram Nama Seva Sharma Nyasa, Ujjain, M.P. on her research paper along with a cash prize of Rs /- Dr. P.K. Mahapatra, Dr. Brundaban Patra, Dr. (Smt.) N. Panigrahi, Dr. S.G. Pandey and Dr. V.P. Kachhwah, senior lecturers of the campus successfully attended refresher course. 5.3 Shri Ranbir Campus, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) The erstwhile Shri Raghunath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya established by the former Ruler of the Jammu & Kashmir was taken over as one of the constituent Vidyapeetha by the Sansthan on Ist April, 1971 and was named as Shri Ranbir Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha. On declaration of the Sansthan as Deemed University, the Vidyapeetha was renamed as Shri Ranbir Campus. It functions with six departments of Vyakarana, Jyotisha (Phalita & Siddhanta), Sahitya, Darshana, Shiksha Shastra and Kashmir Shaiva Darshana Kosha Project. Education is imparted by well versed teachers of different disciplines to the students of Prak Shastri to Acharya level. Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) course was started in 1979 for the training of Sanskrit teachers. Modern subjects like Hindi, Dogri, English, Political Science and History are taught along with traditional subjects upto Shastri level. There is also good arrangement of computer education, study of environment, music classes and Yoga training for the students. Besides it, the campus also offers research programme leading to the award of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) degree. About 100 research students have been awarded the research degree from this centre so far. The campus has undertaken an important project of Kashmir Shaiva Darshana Kosha with the object of compiling a dictionary of Kashmir Shaiva Darshana. It has a rich library and 19 published works as yet to its credit. The Campus has started functioning in its own building on a piece of land measuring 84 canals ( 32 )

33 alloted by the Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. During the year , total number of students admitted to different classes during the year were 418 of whom, 55 were girl students. Scholarship was awarded to 176 students. 18 girl students were provided with hostel facility. Extra Curricular Activities of the campus The campus organised Extension Lecture Series which was graced by the presence and lectures of the following renowned scholars:- 1. Prof. Ram Pratap Vedalankar, Former H.O.D. Sanskrit, Jammu University, Jammu. 2. Prof. Priyatam Chandra Shastri, Former Principal, Jammu Campus. 3. Prof. Surendra Mohan Mishra, H.O.D. Sanskrit, Kurukshetra University. 4. Prof. Abhiraj Rajendra Mishra, Former Vice- Chancellor, Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. Sanskrit Divas Samaroh was organised with a week long celebration. Local scholars and distinguished personalities of the area were invited on the occasion. Besides, Hindi Pakhawara was celebrated and valedictory function took place on 26th September, Prof. Raj Kumar, former Head of Department of Hindi, Jammu University and a renowned poet, writer & critics was the chief guest. Shri Ramesh Mehta, former Secretary, Cultural and Language Academy, Jammu & Kashmir who is also famous as a poet, painter and editor was the guest of honour. During the occasion, different literary competitions were arranged. Prizes were given away to the winner students at the function. In addition Independance Day, Teachers Day, Shiksha Divasa, Republic Day and Vasanta Panchami were celebrated in the campus. For the students of Shiksha Shastra the following programmes were arranged-- i. First Aid Training From 16th September to 25th September, ii. Teaching Practice From 22nd October to 12th December, iii. Scouts and Guides Training From 15th January to 24th January, iv. Educational Tour From 23rd March to 28th March, Besides, weekly Vagvardhini Sabha and Sanskrit Language Communications Skills classes were conducted regularly on Friday and Wednesday respectively: The teaching faculty participated in the following programmes with their contributions during the year: 1. Dr. D.K. Singhdeo Attended Seminar at Jaipur Campus. 2. Dr. Jay Prakash Narayan Attended seminar at Kalidas Academy of Sanskrit, Music and Fine Arts. 3. Dr. N.N. Jha Attended All India Oriental Conference at Kurukshetra University. 4. Dr. V.N. Jha Attended seminar at Sampoornanand Sanskrit University. 5. Shri Ramesh Singh Attended All India Oriental Conference at Kurukshetra University. Dr. Vidyanand Jha and Dr. D.K. Singhdeo also attended the workshop organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi. Students of the campus participated in Yuva Mahotsava comprised national level literary competitions and sports meet held at Puri Campus. Sixteen students won prizes in different competitions. The campus undertook the project work of Sahitya and Automation of Library books by E-Granthalaya software. 5.4 Guruvayoor Campus, Purnattukara, Trichur (Kerala) Formerly Guruvayoor Sahitya Deepika Sanskrit Vidyapeetha was taken over by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan on 16th July, As a result, it was made known by the name Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Guruvayoor, a constituent unit of the Sansthan. On grant of the status of Deemed University to the Sansthan, it has been renamed as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Guruvayoor Campus. The main campus is situated in an education complex area surrounded by other prestigious institutes and beautiful landscape at Puranattukara. It is built up within the allotted land of fourteen acres falling at a distance of 11 K.M. from Trichur Railway Station on way to Guruvayoor ( 33 )

34 Temple and 61 Kms. from Nedumabassery International Airport. It has a spacious building built up at a cost of Rs crores by the C.P.W.D. in first phase. The Deemed University with the help of the Ministry of H.R.D., Govt. of India also sanctioned plan and estimates for second phase of construction amounting to Rs crores. As a result, the main building comprises Academic block, Administrative block, Auditorium, Play ground, Semifunctional building, Library, Guest House, Boys and Girls Hostels and minimum number of residential quarters. In addition, the campus has also another centre at Pavaratty built on a land to the extent of 50 cents. It is 15 kms. away from the main centre. It is in a single storied building having two big halls, one administrative room and ten class rooms with all modern amenities. It is being utilised for Non Formal Sanskrit Education, Correspondence Course for learning Sanskrit and Centre of Manuscript Collection. It is renamed as P.T.Kuriakkose Smriti Bhavan, after the name of founder of erstwhile Guruvayoor Sahitya Deepika Sanskrit Vidypeetha. The campus is pursuing research work leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) and is imparting education in Sahitya, Vyakarana, Advaita Vedanta, Nyaya, Jyotisha at Acharya and Shastri level, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) at Shastri level and school education called Prak Shastri. Computer Education and teaching of other modern subjects facility is also available for the students of under graduate classes. During the academic year under report, a total of 344 students were enrolled in different courses of studies i.e. Prak Shastri to Vidyavaridhi. Hostel facility was provided to 72 boys and 55 girls students. 266 students were awarded scholarship. Besides, welfare department of State Govt. also awarded scholarship to 21 S.C., 2 S.T. and 2 O.B.C. category of students. Activities of the Campus during the year Extension Lecture Series A series of extension lecture was organised when inter disciplinary nature lectures in traditional as well as modern subjects were delivered by eminent personalities like Prof V.N. Jha, Prof. K.Maheswaran Nair. Prof. P.N. Shastri and Prof. R. Devanathan. Prof. V.N. Jha delivered the opening lecture on the topic Ontology of Relations on Simultaneously, a 10 day Nyaya course was also successfully conducted from to with participation of 64 students. Prof. R. Devanathan, Principal, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony on Prof. Mithila Prasad Tripathi, Director, Kalidasa Academy, Ujjain inaugurated other Residential Textual Navya Nyaya Language and Methodology course and National level Extension Lecture series in different topics of the Shastras. Other contributors to the programme were Prof. Ujjawla Jha, Pune, Prof. K. Sukumaran Nair, veteran educationist, Prof. K.T. Madhwan and Dr. P.G. Sreenivasan. Seminar Departments of the campus conducted national seminars on different occasions. The department of Sahitya arranged two seminars. The first was held on on the subject National Interaction on Narratology. It was inaugurated by Prof. C. Rajendran, Dean of Languages, University of Calicut, who also gave the key note address. The second was conducted on on Anti Villianism and Rasoh Vai Sah. Dr. P.C. Muralimadhvan, Prof. & H.O.D. of Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady was the resource person during the occasion. Prof. P.G. Premakumari, H.O.D., Sanskrit, Sree Kerala Varma College, Trichur inaugurated the national seminar organised by Department of Vyakarana on The topic of discussion was Panini and Sanskrit. Dr. A.Girija, H.O.D., Vyakarana, Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady offered presentation on significance of Paninian Grammar in Sanskrit Language with special reference to Karakas. Department of Vedanta of the Campus conducted national seminar on which was inaugurated by Prof. C.Chidambram, Prof. & H.O.D., Vedanta, Shree Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady with his key note address. Prof. K.P. Babudas, Retd. Professor of Vedanta, Sree Sankara College, Kalady presented the paper on Advaitasya Sarvakalikatvam. The subject of national seminar organised by the Nyaya Department on was Impact and Benefits of Nyaya in Ayurveda and Research Methdology. Dr. K.V. Vasudevan, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayoor inaugurated the ( 34 )

35 seminar and addressed on the topic 'The Impact of Nyaya in Ayurveda'. Dr. K.K. Ambikadevi, Sree Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady lectured on 'Benefits of Nyaya in Research Methodology.' Likewise, the General Department arranged national seminars on modern subjects Malayalam, Hindi and English during to Daywise topics of discussion were "Nandan Pattukal, Desa Charithram, Swami Vivekananda and Bharatiya Darshna", "Akhyana Kalaki Oru Aamugham, Adhunik Hindi Katha Kavyon Ki Parampra Aur Samsai Ki Rath" and "Literature in Language Curriculam." Main contributors to this three day seminars were Dr. E.H. Devi, Retd. Principal, Govt College, Pullut, Dr. C.Suma Narayan, Principal, S.N. College, Nattika, Dr. Jayalakshmi, Sl. Gr. Lecturer in Malyalam, M.E.S. College, Vemballur, Dr. Harini Menon, H.O.D. Hindi, Sreekrishna College, Guruvayoor, Shri K.L. Sebastian, Retd. Sr. Lecturer in English, Guruvayoor Campus and Dr. Pious, Reader, Department of English, St. Aloysious College, Elthuruth. Other Activities The Campus organised Vagvardhini Sabha for making weekly interaction between the teachers and the taught with a view of overall development of academic excellence and talent of the students. It took place since onwards during the session. In addition, the campus also managed Vakyartha Parishad to train the students for performing Vyakartha in traditional way. Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor inaugurated the Manuscript Collection Drive Campaign taken up by the Campus on Prof. Srinivas Rath, a famous Sanskrit poet was honoured by Swami Prasantananda of Sree Ramakrishna Math. Prof. Gangadhar Panda, Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi and Prof. K.G. Paulose, Vice Chancellor, Kerala Kalamandalam addressed on the occasion. Fine Arts and Literary Day celebrations were held on 12th and 13th January, Shri Purushan Kadalundi, Secretary, Kerala Sahitya Academy and Shri Nelliyodu Vasudevan, a famous Kathakali artist graced the occasion. The campus also celebrated Sports Day, Vivekananda Jayanthi and took part in Blood Donation Camp and Casualty & First Aid drive. During Kaumudi Mahotsava organised by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) in November 2008, students of the campus staged the Sanskrit drama 'Panchakalyani' and won the first prize. 11 students participated in All India Elocution Contest organised at Puri Campus from 23rd to 25th December, Km. Jeeshma Gunasingh of Acharya IInd year got second prize in Shalaka on Nyaya. A group of 72 members consisting of 66 students and 6 teachers of the campus was deputed to take part in Yuva Mahotsava-an Inter Campuses Sports and Cultural Competitions. The students won 7 prizes in Fine arts and 6 prizes in sports. The campus celebrated Hindi Saptahik Karyakarma in September, Various competitions were held. Dr. C.K. Thomas, Assistant Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Thrissur was the chief guest. The main speech was delivered by Prof. K.G. Prabhakaran, Hindi Department, Sree Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady. Prof. K.T. Madhvan presided over the function. Prizes were given away to the winners. Annual Day of the campus was celebrated on The function was inaugurated by Shri K.R. Viswambharan, I.A.S., Kerala Agriculture University, Thrissur and Shri M.P. Surendran, Deputy Editor, Mathrubhumi, Thrissur. The Principal presented the annual report. Students performed cultural programmes. Students Welfare Association and Parent Teacher Association Inauguration of Students Welfare Association constituted with students representatives from all classes selected on merit cum willingness basis was held on when Dr. Alexander Jacob, Inspector General & Director, Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur was the chief guest. Mr. Priyanandana, Film Director also graced the occasion. Under the able Chairmanship of Sh. K.N. Thyagarajan Master, Parent Teacher Association came into being on The most note worthy activity of this Association was to conduct class meetings when Teachers, Students and Parents came forward to evolve plans for best acamedic pursuits. Endowment Prizes (a) Hari Krishana M. top scorer in Acharya Sahitya II examination was awarded Prof. S.Venkitakrishnan Memorial Endowment instituted by Prof. K.T. Madhavan. ( 35 )

36 (b) Nidheesh M.G. and Km. Shima TM - top scorers in Acharya Sahitya Ist year and Shastri IIIrd year Malyalam respectively were awarded Sh. P.K. Jose Master Endowment prize instituted by the staff of the campus. (c) Prasad V. - Top ranker in Acharya IInd year Vedanta received Sri Ram Janaki Puraskara of Rs. 101/- constituted by Dr. R.N. Das. (d) Hari Krishana M. - Top scorer in Acharya-II Sahitya examination got Prof. P.C. Vasudevan Elayath Memorial Endowment prize of Rs.250/- constituted by his son Dr. P.C. Muralimadhavan. (e) Prasad V. - Top scorer in Acharya-II examination was awarded Prof. P.T. Kuriakose Master Memorial Endowment cash prize of Rs. 501/- instituted by Sri K.L. Sebastian, Retd. Sr. Grade Lecturer. (f) Anju M.R. - Top scorer in Acharya II Vyakarana examination was awarded Hanumanth Award constituted by Dr. R.N. Das. 5.5 Jaipur Campus, Jaipur (Rajasthan) At the request of the then Chief Minister of Rajasthan made to the then Education Minister, Govt. of India and on the recommendations of Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy, the Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha was established at Jaipur in May, 1983 which is now renamed as the Jaipur campus of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, (Deemed University). The campus has acquired a piece of land measuring 7.27 acres from Jaipur Development Authority at Triveni Nagar, Gopalpura By Pass, Jaipur at a distance of about 12 K.M. from Jaipur Railway Station. The construction of main building of the campus including hostels for boys and girls and nine staff quarters has been completed at a cost of Rs crores. The campus offers research programme leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) and imparting education in the branches Sahitya, Jyotisha, Vyakarana, Dharma Shastra, Jain Darshana at Shastri & Acharya level, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) at Shastri level and Prak Shastri at Senior Secondary level. The campus also offers the programme of Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.). Apart from it, students are also offered computer education facility. During the year under report, a total number of 747 students were enrolled in different classes. 235 students were provided with hostel facility. Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Activities The Campus organised annual day function on in which Dr. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was the Chief Guest. On the occassion, prizes to the winner students in sports and literary events were given away. i. The campus celebrated Hindi Divas & ii. Sanskrit Divas. During Sanskrit Divas programme, Dr. Hariram Acharya, Sh. Kalanath Shastri & faculty members of the campus delivered lectures. The students took part in different competitions. A special lecture on Jyotisha was delivered by Dr. Ram Chandra Pandey, Varanasi. iii. Workshop on Sanskrit Theatre was organised in which Prof. Kamal Vashistha, scholar from Gwalior was invited. Prof. Devi Prasad from Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha delivered the special lecture on Vastu Shastra. iv. Pt. Madhusudan Ojha Lecture Series was arranged under the chairmanship of Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor in which Dr. Gaya Charan Tripathi delivered special lecture on Rigvede Kavya Shastriyam Chintanam. A national seminar on Modern Sanskrit Literature was organised in the campus in which distinguished scholars like Dr. Abhiraj Rajendra Mishra, Prof. Prabhu Nath Dwivedi, Dr. Kalanath Shastri & Dr. Hariram Acharya took part. Dr. R.K. Sharma, founder Director, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan & Prof Radha Vallabh Tripathi were also present in the valedictory function. Under the guidance of Dr. Pushpa Dixit, a 21 day workshop on Vyakarana in the name Panini Patha Vijnanam was conducted in which 134 teachers & Students participated. Vedanta workshop was arranged in which Prof. Parasnath Dwivedi threw light on Vedanta Paribhasha. More than 100 teachers ( 36 )

37 & students took part in the workshop. On the occasion of Silver Jubilee Function of the campus, Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ram Karan Sharma and Dr. Mithilesh Tripathi were present who honoured the retired as well as founder members of the campus. The campus organised a ten day First Aid Training Camp for the students of Shiksha Shastri. Likewise, 10 days and 7 days Scouts and Guides Camp for boys and girls students respectively was organised. The students visited Bhritrihari and Sariska Santuary in district Alwar during their educational tour. The campus also organised Sanskrit Week Celebrations. The students enthusiastically took part in academic as well as sports competitions. Rameshwar Sharma, Acharya IInd year won first prize in debate competition organised by Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. The students won third prize in All India Elocution contest and Shalaka held at Puri Campus. They also won prizes in other literary competitions arranged during the occasion. On the occasion of Yuva Mahotsava organised at Puri Campus, girls as well as boys students of the campus performed well and won prizes in different meets. Volunteers of National Service Scheme planted 120 trees in the campus with inspiration of Dr. Hind Kesari and Dr. Om Prakash Bhadana. The volunteers extended voluntary service in cleaning the campus and a nearby slum. They also arranged blood donation camp in association of Santokaba Durlabhji Hospital. Activities of the Faculty Members Besides their teaching work, following members of faculty took part in related activities 1. Dr. Hind Kesari Taught Vakyapadeeya in refresher course organised by Kalidas Sanskrit Academy, Ujjain. 2. Dr. Arka Nath Choudhary Delivered lectures and also taught in U.G.C. sponsored refresher course and on other occasions at Ujjain and Jaipur. Also contributed in preparation of lessons in Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi for Distance Education. 3. Dr. Ramakant Pandey Attended seminar at B.H.U., Varanasi. 4. Dr. Vishnu Kant Pandey Attended refresher course. 5. Dr. Uma Kant Chaturvedi Attended refresher course. 6. Dr. Y.S. Ramesh Taught in U.G.C. sponsored refresher course at Jaipur. The faculty members also published their eight works. 5.6 Lucknow Campus, Lucknow (U.P.) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan established one of its constituent Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha at Lucknow in the year 1986 which has now been renamed as the Lucknow Campus of the Sansthan after having the Status of Deemed University. The campus is in possession of 10 acres of plot of land at Vishal Khand, Gomati Nagar, Lucknow allotted by the Lucknow Development Authority. The location is about 12 K.M.. away from Lucknow Railway Station. Construction of the main building has already been completed by C.P.W.D. at a cost of Rs crores and activities of the Campus have started functioning there. The second phase construction work for Girls & Boys hostels and construction of minimum number of staff quarters is completed. It offers research programme leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) and is imparting education in Sahitya, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Baudha Darshana at Acharya and Shastri level, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) at Shastri level and Prak Shastri at Intermediate level. Modern subjects like Hindi, English, Political Science, Economics and Computer Education are taught along with the traditional subjects upto Shastri level. There is a spacious play ground for sports and Yoga activities. It has also a rich library for the teachers as well as the students. Shiksha Shastra Department laboratory is equipped with modern psychological and educational technique tools for the benefit of under trainee students. During the session , total number of ( 37 )

38 admitted students during the year in different classes was 234. Out of them 57 were girl students. 136 students availed of the hostel facility. Seven students were registered for Vidyavaridhi research degree. Activities Under the chairmanship of Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), a lecture series in memory of Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj was organised. Opening session was addressed by Prof. Kamlesh Dutt Tripathi. Prof. Vachaspati Upadhyaya, Vice Chancellor, Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtirya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi and Prof. Ram Chandra Pandey, Varanasi graced the occasion with their presence. In addition, Prof. Gangadhar Panda, Prof. Ram Chandra Pandey, Prof. Ram Yatna Shukla and Prof. Sri Nivasacharya delivered lectures on the subjects Shiksha Shastra, Jyotisha, Vyakarana and Baudha Darshana respectively. With the inspiration of the Vice Chancellor, the campus undertook the scheme of computerisation of Sanskrit works in Jyotisha, Vyakarana, Bauddha Darshana and Shiksha Shastra branches under the co-ordination of Dr. Sarva Narayan Jha, Dr. Shiv Kumar Chaturvedi, Dr. Vijay Kumar Jain and Dr. Lokamanya Mishra. As a result shastric texts will be available on internet for all. The centre for Non Formal Sanskrit Education and regular meetings of Vagavardhini Sabha were also arranged. For the students of Shiksha Shastra, the Campus arranged First Aid Training Camp from 2nd to 12th September, 2008, Scouts and Guides Camp from 7th January to 26th January, 2009 along with Educational tour to Haridwar and Rishikesh. Three students of the campus participated in Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Vidyarthi Pratibha Samaroha held at Tirupati and four students attended two workshops on drama training organised at Sagar. Besides, the students staged three Sanskrit dramas namely, 'Chanda Kaushikam' at Indore on 22nd July, 2008, also at Valmiki Rangashala, Lucknow under directions of Dr. Ram Lakhan Pandey, Dr. Dhanindra Jha and Dr. Kavita Visariya and 'Vivaha Vidambanam' during Kaumudi Mahotsava at New Delhi under the directions of Dr. Batohi Jha, Dr. Shyam Dev Mishra and Dr. Laxmi Nivas Pandey. Two students participated in Purvaranga under the direction of Dr. Ram Lakhan Pandey. The campus also arranged Sanskrit Speech Competition from 18th August to 20th August, 2008 and celebrated Shiksha Divasa and Hindi Saptaha. During Yuva Mahotsava organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) at Puri Campus, students of the campus took part with great enthusiasm and won prizes in different competitions. The students Rohitash, Anuj, Navin Kumar, Rajbir Singh, Dhiraj Upadhyaya and Kabaddi Team bagged Ist Prize. Meera Yadav, Usha Prajapati won second prize and Vikas Bharati, Manish Kumar, Sachin Kumar stood at third position. Their coach was Dr. Gajendra Sharma. A team of five students of the campus represented the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) for the first time in Inter Universities Bad Minton Competition held at Jallandhar. The students took part in All India Elocution Contest held at Puri and Sandeep Kumar & Dinesh Kumar won prizes in Sahitya and Vyakarana Shalaka respectively. Other Activities of the Faculty Members Dr. Sarva Narayan Jha i. Published papers in the journals Parishilanam and Gomati. ii. Participated in the workshop on Digital Content Generation. Dr. Shyam Dev Mishra i. Prepared three chapters on Beejaganita for Distance Education Programme. ii. Took part and presented papers in All India Conferences organised by B.H.U. and Uttaranchal Sanskrit Academy. iii. Attended U.G.C. Orientation course conducted by Lucknow University. Dr. Batohi Jha i. Participated and delivered lectures in Oriental Conference held at Kurukshetra. ii. Kavya Patha aired by All India Radio. iii. Delivered lectures at K.S.D. Sanskrit University, Darbhanga, Kalidasa Academy's programme held at Dhar and on other occasions. iv. Published paper in the journal Ajarsa. ( 38 )

39 Dr. Ram Lakhan Pandey i. Took part in preparation of Acharya Ist. year paper for Distance Education Programme. ii. Participated and presented paper in the seminar held at Jaipur. iii. Took over charge of Editor of the journal Parishilanam. Dr. Gajala Ansari i. Obtained doctorate degree from Allahabad University. ii. Attended U.G.C. Orientation Course organised by Lucknow University. Dr. Pawan Kumar Published seven research papers in journals. Dr. Vijay Kumar Jain i. Undertook computerisation of the works Pramanavaritika and Nyayabindu. ii. Attended seminars and presented papers. iii. Published six articles. iv. Honoured by Shruta Samvardhan Sansthan, Meerut and Digambar Jain Shastri Parishad. Dr. Laxmi Nivas Pandey i. Participated and presented papers in All India Oriental Conference, Kurukshetra and at Vidisha. ii. Poem recitation at U.P. Sanskrit Sansthan. Dr. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Attended U.G.C. Refresher course organised by Lucknow University. Dr. Shiv Kumar Chaturvedi Guiding the programmes of computerisation of Sanskrit works. Dr. Surendra Kumar Pathak Published an article in Jnanayani. Dr. Dhanindra Jha Participated in workshop on computerisation of works at New Delhi and assisted in cultural programme. Dr. Bharat Bhushan Tripathi Guided the students for different literary competitions. 5.7 Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri (Karnataka) The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan established Rajiv Gandhi Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha as its constituent unit at Sringeri on 13th January, It was inaugurated by His Excellency Sh. R. Venkataraman, the then President of India on the auspicious day of March 5th, 1992 in presence of the Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. It has now been renamed as Rajiv Gandhi campus of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University). The State Govt. of Karnataka has allotted a piece of land measuring 10 acres at Sringeri in Chikmangloor district which is far 110 K.M. from Mangalore, 450 K.M. from Bangalore, 70 K.M. from Udupi and 60 K.M. from Shimoga. Shimoga is linked with rail route from Bangalore. The C.P.W.D. has completed construction work of main building of the campus at an expenditure of Rs crore. The completion of second phase construction work for girls and boys hostels and minimum number of staff quarters at a cost of Rs crores is in the offing. The campus has been imparting education in the disciplines of Sahitya, Vyakarana, Advaita Vedanta, Mimamsa and Navya Nyaya at Acharya and Shastri level, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) at Shastri level and Prak Shastri at Intermediate level. It also offers research programme leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.). Modern subjects and computer education are also taught. During the academic year , 325 students have taken admission in various courses offered in the campus. This includes 13 SC, 14 ST students and 98 girl students. Hostel facility was made available to 40 boys and 23 girls students. With the blessings of Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswamiji, chief pontiff of Sringeri Sri Sharada ( 39 )

40 Peetha, a free meal for the campus students is provided twice a day. Extra Curricular Activities A series of Extension Lectures under the banner of Sri Sharada Visista Vyakhyanamala for the benefit of the students and the faculty were held during the year. Dr. Subray V. Bhat Reader and H.O.D. of Mimamsa and Dr. Chandra Kala Kondi, Lecturer in Sahitya were the co-ordinators of the programme. Extension lectuers in seven Shastras taught in the campus were arranged this year and renowned scholars were invited for the purpose. The details of the programme are given below. a. Dr. Lokmanya Mishra, H.O.D. of Education Faculty of Mumbai campus delivered his speech on University Education Commission on b. Prof. Murali Madhavan, H.O.D. of Sahitya Faculty of Sri Sankarachary Sanskrit University Kalady, delivered his speech on Alankar Sastra Vimarsa on c. Prof. S. Sudarsana Sarma, Vice Chancellor of Vedic University, Tirupati delivered his speech on the method of scientific approach in the field of Sanskrit on d. Prof. Krishna Murthy G.K., delivered his speech on Aupanishadam Brahman on e. Prof. K.E. Devanathan, Dean of Darsana Faculty of R.S. Vidyapeetha, Tirupati delivered his speech on Nyaya Kusumanjali Kartrudayanaacharyaanam sookshmekshik vishayaha on f. Sri Mani Dravid Sastri, Senior Lecturer of Chennai Sanskrit college who was also honoured by the President of India delivered his speech on Sastrantareshu Mimamsa Nyayanamupaygaha on g. Prof. J.Ramakrishna, H.O.D. of Vyakarana Faculty, R.S. Vidyapeetha, Tirupati delivered his speech on Panineeyam Subhashitam on Vakyartha Parishad In the past the Vakyartha Parishad was introduced by the Campus in which faculty members of the campus have to perform their respective Shastriac Vakyartha for the benifit of the students of the Campus and lecturers. The programme was organised in this manner 1. Inaugural function and first sitting : Dr. Lakshmi Narayana Bhatt, Scholar of Sanskrit Mahapathashala, Udipi graced the function and inaugurated it by lamping the light on On this day, Dr. C.S.S.N. Murthy H.O.D. of Vyakarana, Dr. E.M. Rajan H.O.D. of Sahitya delivered their speeches on Pratyahara and Sancharibhava respectively. 2. Prof. A.P. Sachidananda, H.O.D. of Shiksha Shastra, Dr. Mahabaleshavar P.Bhat, H.O.D. of Vedanta, Dr. E.P. Sridevi, Senior Lecturer in Sahitya and Dr. Somanath Sahu, Lecturer in Shiksha Shastra delivered their speeches on Moolyaadhaarita Shiksha, Janmaadyadhikaranam, Abhivyaktivada and Anubhavavada respectively on the second session of Vakyartha Parishad on In the third Session of Vakyartha Parishad held on , Dr. Chandra Kala R. Kondi, Lecturer in Sahitya, Dr. Ganesh. T. Pandit, Lecturer in Shiksha Shastra and Shri. Shankar M.Hebbar had their lectures on Rasavadalankara, Simulas Theory and Somaha respectively. 4. Dr. Subray V Bhat, Reader and H.O.D. of Mimamsa, Dr. Raghavendra Bhat, Lecturer in Sahitya, Dr. Giridhara Rao K., Lecturer in Education delivered their speeches on Shabdartha Vichara, Kavya Swaroopam and Sarjanatmakatha respectively on Dr. Naveen Holla, H.O.D. of Nyaya, Dr. Bhagban Samantray, Lecturer in A.Vedanta, Sri Madhukeshwara Bhat, Lecturer in Vyakarana, Sri. Anantha Krishna, Lecturer in Nyaya made their discussions on Anyathakhyathi, Avyaktashabdavichara, Taparastatkalasya and Vyutpattivade Trutiyarthavicharaha on respectively. 6. Dr. Ramachandrula Balaji, Sr. Lecturer in Shiksha Shastra, Dr. Ramakantha Mishra, Sr. Lecturer in Shiksha Shastra, Dr. Chandrashekhara Bhat, Lecturer in Vyakarana, Dr. Suryanarayana Bhat, Lecturer in Mimamsa and Sri Shyamasundara Bhat, Lecturer in Nyaya delivered their ( 40 )

41 Vakyarthas on Tatvashastram, Vacahamanovaijnanika Adharaha, Mukhanasika Vachanonunasikaha, Karatvartha Purushartha Vicharaha and Pravruttikaranatha Vicharaha respectively on Dr. Ganesh Ishwar Bhat, Lecturer in Vedanta, Ch K. Padmanabham, Lecturer in Vyakarana discussed on Ekavijnane Sarva Vijnanam and Karma kartru Prakriya respectively on The valedictory function was also held on the same day. National Seminar on Education: A National Seminar was conducted by the campus on on the occasion of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Jayanti Celebration. Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao, Principal of MA Pai College of Education, Udupi and Prof. S. Ramakrishna, H.O.D. of JCBM College, Sringeri were the sessional Presidents of programme. More than 25 scholars attended the seminar from different parts of the country. Prof. A.P. Sachidananda, H.O.D. of Education, Dr. Ramakanth Mishra, Sr. Lecturer Shiksha Shastra co-ordinated the entire programme under the guidance of Principal of the campus. Sanskrit Speaking and Orientation Programme: To enhance Sanskrit speaking skills, the campus conducted a 10 day speaking course for the beginners besides orientation course for elders in three phases, i.e., Prak Shastri I year, Prak Shastri II year and Shastri I year. Dr. Venkataramana Bhat, Sri Shankar M Hebbar, Dr. Chandrashekhara Bhat, Dr. Ganesh Ishwar Bhat, Dr. Ganesh Pandit, Dr. K. Giridhar Rao co-ordinated the programmes under the guidance of the Principal. Vagvardhini Parishad In the co-ordination of Dr. Raghavendra Bhat and Dr. Somanath Sahu, the Vagvardhini Parishad brought fruitful results under the noble guidance of the Campus' Principal. Mr. Subrahmanya Bhat and Kum. Kumada Rao were unanimously selected as Secretaries of the Parishad, besides each representation from the classes. The Parishad was inaugurated by Sri Chamu Krishna Shastri, National Minister of Samskruta Bharati. Seventeen sessions were held, both in higher and lower levels. Valedictory Function of Vagvardhini A three day Vagvardhini Mahotsava was held in the campus from 29 to 31st Jan 2009 in a festive fervour. Padmashree V.R. Gowrishankar, Administrator, Sri Mutt, Sringeri was invited as Chief Guest. Geethavadhanam, Ashtavadhanam were presented by Sri A Sachidananda Murthy and Sri Venkataramana Bhat. Several cultural programmes were held in the evening. In grand valedictory function, Principal of the campus Prof. Ramanuja Devenathan explained the gradual developments in the students by the regular observation of vagvardhini sabhas. Sanskritotsava: Sanskrita Mahotsava was observed in the campus in a colourful way. His Holiness Sri Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswamiji graced the inauguration with Anugraha Bhashana. Several recitation competitions on slokas were conducted for the high school students around Sringeri. Campus Principal Prof. Ramanuja Devanathan took oath by the students for having only sanskrit conversation in campus. Campus Students played Urubhanga Drama in Sanskrit. Prof. A.P. Sachidananda, Dr. C.S.S.N. Murthy and Dr. Suryanarayana Bhat coordinated the 3 day programme. NFSE: In the co-ordination of Dr. Bhagban Samantray, Sri T.R. Krishnamurthy trained the learners as a part of NFSE in Sringeri. The campus Principal inaugurated the NFSE centre on Activities of Faculty Members during the year 1. Prof. A.P. Sachidananda : Visited as Visiting Professor to Jagannatha Sanskrit University and had a live interaction with the students and faculty on Jyotisha from 23rd to 31st March 2009 on the invitation of the SJSU. Attended as Chief Guest in GBS Training College at Balehonnur and delivered lecture on Ethics on Education besides an open interaction with the students and teachers of D.Ed. 2. Dr. E.M. Rajan : Participated in seminar held at Thrissur conducted by Trishivapurabrahma- ( 41 )

42 svamatha, Attended Oriental Conference held at Kurukshetra. Attended as a resource person at Shankaracharya University, Koilandi Campus, Kalady. 3. Dr. Mahabaleshwar P Bhat: Delivered a speech on Vedanta at Swarnavalli Mutt, Sirsi. Took part at Vedanta Ghoshti held at Bangalore by Vedanta Bharati. Attended the seminar at Mangalore on the subject Ananda Mimamsa in Nov., One research student obtained Ph.D. Degree in his guidance. 4. Dr. Subray V Bhat : Delivered his Vakyartha in the Mahaganapathi Vakyartha Sabha of Sringeri Sri Mutt. One research student was awarded Ph.D. Degree in his guidance. 5. Dr. Ramakanth Mishra : Attended three day Sanskrit Sammelan held at Delhi conducted by Delhi Sanskrit Academy. Presented a paper on Samkrita Shikshana Navacharaha at Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Sanskrit University Jaipur. Participated at National Workshop at Tirupati. Attended the Refresher Course from 18th Nov. to 8th Dec held at Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. Co-ordinated the National Seminar conducted by the campus. 6. E.P. Sridevi: Participated in seminar held at Thrissur conducted by Trishivapurabrahmasvamatha. Kutiyattakala book written by her was released by the Principal of the campus. 7. Dr. Ramachandrula Balaji : Attended workshop on Evolving Effective Evaluation Techniques in Education at Tirupati. Attended a seminar on Modern Trends in Sanskrit Teaching held at Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Sanskrit University, Jaipur. 8. Dr. C.S.S. Narasimha Murthy : Attended a seminar on Bhushanasara held at Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Sanskrit University, Jaipur. Attended Oriental Conference held at Kurukshetra. Participated in Mahaganapathi Vakyartha Sabha held at Sri Mutt, Sringeri. 9. Dr. Naveen Holla : Attended Orientation Course held at Mysore University. Participated in Mahaganapathi Vakyartha Sabha held at Sri Mutt, Sringeri. 10. Dr. Chandrashekhara Bhat : Attended a seminar on Bhushanasara held at Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Sanskrit University, Jaipur. Participated in Vakyartha Sabha held at Swarnavalli Mutt, Sirsi. 11. Sri Ch. K Padmanabham : Attended a seminar on Bhushanasara held at Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Sanskrit University, Jaipur. Participated in Mahaganapathi Vakyartha Sabha held at Sri Mutt, Sringeri. Attended the Refresher Course from 18th Nov. to 8th Dec held at Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. 12. Dr. Ganesh Ishwar Bhat : Participated in Vakyartha Sabha held at Swarnavalli Mutt, Sirsi. Attended Oriental Conference held at Kurukshetra. Took part at Vedanta Gosthi held at Bangalore by Vedanta Bharati. Attended the Refresher Course from 18th Nov. to 8th Dec held at Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. 13. Dr. Bhagban Samantray : Attended the seminar held at Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Sanskrit University, Tiruvannamalai. Attended the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. 14. Dr. Somanath Sahu : Attended the seminar held at Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Sanskrit University, Tiruvannamalai. Participated in the seminar held at Mudubidre on New Vistas in the teaching-learning of communicative English. Attended the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. Obtained second Ph.D. Degree under the guidance of Prof. R. Devanathan on Vruttisantruptehe Adhyayanam on 4th Nov Dr. Chandrakala R Kondi : Delivered a speech on Puraneshu Purushartha at Karnataka University, Dharwad. Delivered a speech on Geetha Sandesha at Lokapur. 16. Dr. Suryanarayana Bhat : Delivered a speech at Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. Participated in Vakyartha Sabha held at Swarnavalli Mutt, Sirsi. Delivered a speech on Ayurveda Samskritam at Santu Muktabai University, Pune. Attennded the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. 17. Dr. Ganesh T Pandit : Attended the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. Awarded Ph.D Degree from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. 18. Dr. K Giridhar Rao : Attended the programme to teach the students of NFSE from 4th ( 42 )

43 May to 10th May 2008 conducted by Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. Participated as a teacher in the Teachers' Training camp held at Poorna Prajna Vidyapeetha, Bangalore. Awarded Ph.D. Degree from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. Attended the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. 19. Sri Madhukeshwara Bhat : Attended the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. 20. Sri Shankar M Hebbar : Attended the national seminar conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri. 21. Sri Shyamasundara Bhat : Participated in Mahaganapathi Vakyartha Sabha held at Sri Mutt, Sringeri. 22. Sri M.S. Vinay : Participated in the seminar held at Mudubidre on New Vistas in the teaching-learning of communicative English. The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan organised All India Elocution Contest based on different Shastras and Yuva Mahotsava representing inter campus sports meet, literary and cultural programmes at Puri Campus. Students of this campus took part in these programmes. Fifteen students won prizes in cultural and literary events. Scouts and Guides camp for the students was organised from 3rd to 11th January, Education tour was arranged on 6th and 7th March, Similarly, a 10 day First Aid Training Camp was also organised from 25th March, Annual Day Function : The annual function of the year was observed on in the auspicious presence of His Holiness Sri Sri. Bharati Teertha Mahaswamiji. Prof. Radhavallabha Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan graced the function. Students were distributed prizes by the Vice Chancellor in the morning session. His Holiness blessed the function with Anugraha Bhashana. Addressing the gathering, the Vice Chancellor greeted best performers of the campus in various competitions which were held at various places of the country. Principal of the campus Prof. Ramanuja Devanathan narrated the progress of the campus from the beginning. Several cultural programmes were exhibited by the students. Prof. A.P. Sachidananda proposed the Vote of Thanks. 5.8 Garli Campus, Garli (Himachal Pradesh) During the golden jubilee year of India s Independence, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan established Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha at Garli in the State of Himachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated by the then Minister of State for Education, Govt. of India in the presence of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on the auspicious day of 16th September, It has now been renamed as the Garli campus of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University). The campus is running in a rented building at present. However, the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh has allotted suitable piece of land measuring Hectare at village Balahar, near Pragpur, Tehsil-Dehra, District- Kangra. Students from all walks of life are imparted education of Prak Shastri at Intermediate level and in the disciplines of Sahitya, Jyotisha and Vyakarana at Shastri and Acharya levels. Research programme leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) is also offered to research students. Modern subjects like Computer Education, Environmental Studies, Hindi, English and History are also taught as a part of the syllabus. During the academic session , a total number of 400 students were admitted to the classes from Prak Shastri to Acharya. Out of them, 195 were girl students. Academic activities started in the month of July, Extra Curricular Activities The campus organised Sanskrit week celebrations from 13th to 19th August, The programme started with the worship of goddess Saraswati. Dr. Uma Raman Jha, former Principal of Lucknow Campus was the chief guest in the valedictory funcion. The programme was presided over by Principal of the campus. Likewise, Hindi Divas was celebrated on 23rd and 24th September, On the occasion, speech competition among the students was conducted under the guidance of ( 43 )

44 Shri Sandeep Kumar. Besides the Principal Incharge Prof. Ram Narayan Das, Shri Kishore Kumar Dalai and Dr. Ashok Chandra Gaur also contributed to the function. Prizes were given away to the winner students. Followed by it, programme of Saraswati Parishad was arranged on 25th September, 2008 in which the students delivered their speeches on Jyotisha, Vyakarana and Sahitya. Eight students of the campus were selected for taking part in All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest held at Puri. They represented the State of Himachal Pradesh. Yogesh Attri, a student of Acharya IInd year won third prize in Nyaya. Shiksha Divas was celebrated on 11th November, 2008 under co-ordination of Dr. Madan Mohan Pathak. For students of the campus, annual literary competitions were organised from Ist to 5th December, 2008 during which, the students took part in more than 12 events with enthusiasm. The students of the campus took part in the local cultural programmes organised at Pragpur and won prizes in single and group song competitions. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan New Delhi organised Kaumudi Mahotsava at New Delhi. Students of this campus participated in staging of drama during competitions. The students also participated in the workshop organised at Dr. Hari Singh Gaur Sanskrit Vishwa Vidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.) Annual Sports Competition Annual Sports Competitions were arranged in the campus. In these competition Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Bad Minton, Kabaddi, Volly Ball were the main events. Yuva Mahotsava The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi organised Yuva Mahotsava at Shri Sadashiv Campus, Puri in December, The students of the campus participated in the events and won prizes in different competitions. All India Elocution Contest was also organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi at Puri in which students of the campus participated and won the prizes. Students of the campus participated and won the prizes in All India Sanskrit Vak Spardha organised by Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha at Tirupati. Vishishta Vyakhayan Mala was organised in the Campus in Vyakarana, Sahitya & Jyotisha subjects when following Scholars expressed thier views: 1. Prof. Jaykant Singh, Vyakarana 2. Prof. Brij Bihari Chaube, Sahitya 3. Prof. Ram Dev Jha, Jyotisha Dr. Prakash Pandey joined as Principal of the campus w.e.f Annual Function The annual function was organised in the campus on Prof. K.K. Mishra, former Director of the Sansthan was the chief guest and Prof. Ram Dev Jha, New Delhi was the guest of honour. Activities of the Faculty Members Prof. R.N. Das, Dr. Ram Kumar Verma, Dr. Subodh Sharma and Dr. Ashok Chandra Gaur attended orientation course. Dr. Madan Mohan Pathak attended the workshop on content generation with a view to develop E-Data Bank, E-Sources of Sanskrit text. Dr. Ram Kumar Sharma and Dr. S.K. Tripathi contributed in the All India Sanskrit Natyotsava held at Bhopal. 5.9 Bhopal Campus, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) During the year , the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan established Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha at Bhopal and its academic activities started from the academic session It has now been renamed as Bhopal campus of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University). The State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh has allotted a piece of land measuring 10 acres near Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Boundary wall of the campus has already been constructed by C.P.W.D.. Hon ble Sh. Arjun Singh Ji, the then Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India was kind enough to lay foundation stone of main building on 19th September, Until its own building is ( 44 )

45 constructed, activities are functioning in rented premises. The campus imparts education in the branches Sahitya, Vyakarana and Jyotisha at Shastri and Acharya level, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) at Shastri level and Prak Shastri at Intermediate level. It also offers research programme for research scholars leading to the degree of Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.). Proper facility for teaching modern subjects like Hindi, English, Political Science and Computer Education is also available. The campus provides hostel facility to the needy students. During the academic session , a total number of 293 students were enrolled in different classes. Out of them, 26 were female students. 130 students got hostel facility. 127 students of different classes were awarded scholarship. Besides attending to their teaching work, the following members of the faculty took participation in various seminars/ refresher course etc. mentioned against each : 1. Prof. Azad Mishra i. All India Oriental Seminar, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. ii. Sanskrit Sadhna Shivir, Mohad, Narsinghpur, Kalidas Sanskrit Academy, Ujjain. iii. Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Samaroh, Bhopal, Maharishi Patanjali, Sanskrit Sansthan. iv. Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Sammelan, Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain. 2. Prof. P.N. Shastri i. All India Kalidas Samaroh, Ujjain. ii. Shankar Samaroh, Ujjain. 3. Dr. Bodh Kumar Jha All India Oriental Conference, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 4. Dr. Archana Dubey All India Oriental Conference, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 5. Dr. Brajbhushan Ojha i. All India Oriental Conference, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. ii. Orientation Programme U.G.C., Academic Staff College, Lucknow. 6. Dr. Sugyan Kumar Mohanty i. All India Oriental Conference, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. ii. Orientation Programme-Academic Staff College, S.V. University, Tirupati. 7. Dr. Amit Kumar Shukla Orientation Programme U.G.C., Academic Staff College, Lucknow. 8. Dr. Ramchandra Joisa Orientation Programme U.G.C., Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Karnataka. Extra Curricular Activities 1. Sanskrit Day Function was held from 13th August to 19th August, Hindi Divas was celebrated on 14th September, Annual function of the campus was organised on 11th December, A National Seminar on Management in Sanskrit was organised on 23rd March, The students of the campus participated in National Elocution Contest and Yuva Mahotsava organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) at Puri campus and won various prizes K.J. Somaiya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus, Mumbai (Maharashtra) Consequent upon submission of the proposal by K.J. Somaiya Trust, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai for establishing a Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha at its campus with the offer of allotting one acre of piece of land for construction of the building and with recommendations of the Govt. of State of Maharashtra, a committee appointed by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan carried out an inspection and recommended establishing its constituent Vidyapeetha there. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Deptt. of Education, Language Division, Govt. of India was kind enough ( 45 )

46 to concure in the recommendations of the committee vide the decision taken on The K.J. Somaiya Trust agreed to utilize the space at their existing built up structure for the classes unto construction of building of the Vidyapeetham. The Sansthan has taken possession of the allotted land of one acre from the lessor Somaiya Trust. On the auspicious day of 16th May, 2002, the then Hon ble Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India inaugurated the K.J. Somaiya Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus, Mumbai. The Mumbai Campus situates at a distance of about half Km. away from east side of Vidya Vihar Local Central Railway Station at Somaiya College Campus near K.J. Somaiya Arts and Commerce College, Vidya Vihar (East) Mumbai-77. Academic activities started there during the year with first Deeksha Course of Non Formal Sanskrit Teaching. Pursnant to getting the status of Deemed University by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan it was renamed as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), K.J. Somaiya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham Campus, Mumbai in Regular teaching work started in the campus from the session The campus imparts teaching for the courses Prak Shastri equivalent to Intermediate, Shastri equivalent to B.A., Acharya equivalent to M.A. (Sanskrit) and Vidyavaridhi equivulent to Ph.D. (Sanskrit Shastras) in the disciplines Sahitya, Vyakarana and Jyotisha. Besides the traditional subjects, modern subjects are also taught according to the syllabi of the Sansthan. The N.C.T.E. approved Shiksha Shastri Course equivalent to B.Ed. and consequently, this course was also introduced in the campus since The present approved intake in this course is 100. During the year, teaching faculty in the campus consisted of 11 from Lecturer to Professor Grade, seven part time teachers and one Shastra Chudamani Scholar. Although there is no hostel facility in the campus on its won by now, yet arrangements were made for hostel facility to ten students in K.J. Somaiya Polytechnic Hostel on payment of fee basis. Fifty four students of different classes were awarded scholarship. Curricular and Extra Curricular activities The campus organised curricular and extra curricular activities at proper occassions. Sanskrit Week Celebration was organised in August, The function was inaugurated by Dr. S.K. Bhavani when Dr. Gauri Madhulekar was the Chief guest. Dr. (Smt.) Kala Acharya, Director, Sanskrit Peetham witnessed the programme. Prof. Shukla presided over the Kavi Sammelan organised during celebration. Dr. Bhankande was the chief guest during the concluding session. Hindi Divas was celebrated on 14th September, Prof. Kamini Gupta from K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce was the Chief guest on the occasion. Prof. Dubey and Dr. Pande, Hindi Language Instructors were the invitees. Extension Lecture series was conducted in October, Dr. Kushidevi Shastry delivered the lecture on Social Awareness and Education in Maharashtra during Renaissance Period. The teaching faculty and students of Shiksha Shastri made the discussions and interaction effectively. Prof. Mallar Kulkarni from IIT Powai delivered a lecture on Fundamentals of Grammar for the benefit of teachers as well as students of Vyakarana on 13th March, As part of centenary birth celebrations of the first Education Minister of Govt. of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam Azad, National Education Day was celebrated on 11th November, Prof. Pranitha Deshpande inaugurated the function. Dr. Surindra Pathak was among the main speakers. A personality development session was also conducted. The Campus organised a two day seminar on Science in Sanskrit literature. It was held on 16th and 17th January, The inaugural function was presided over by Dr. Chandra Gupta Varanicar from WIPRO. Dr. Sudyuman Acharya, a distinguished author and philosopher spoke on the occasion. Dr. Holay also delivered the lecture. The concluding session was graced by Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) with his valediction. Subsequently, a Sanskrit Vigyan Seminar was organised on 26th February, 2009 when Dr. Vijay Didholkar and Dr. Sachin presented their views. Dr. Batti Lal Meena, Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy wing attended refresher Course at Jaipur University. Sh. Devadatta Sarode and Sh. Hari Prasad, both lecturers of this department were awarded their ( 46 )

47 Ph.D. degrees by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. On the occasion of Kaumudi Mahotsava held at New Delhi during 22nd and 23rd November, 2008, 20 students of the campus took part in the drama. They were accomparied by the faculty members namely, Dr. Swarg Kumar Mishra, Dr. Sushant Kumar Raj and Dr. Geeta Devi Dubey. The Department of Shiksha-Shastra took up various activities during the, year. It mainly started with celebration of Teachers Day on 5th September, During November and December, 2008, teaching practice was conducted. Educational tour for the students to Lonawala was conducted on 25th February, The students underwent practical examinations from 16th to 21st February, First Aid training was arranged during first week of March, Scouts and Guides Camp was held at Pune from Ist February to 10th February, A special class on Values of Life was held on 13th March, 2009 which was chaired by Sh. Pagare, State Training Commissioner, Scouts and Guides, Maharashtra. The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) organised Yuva Mahotsava a National Level Sports Meet and Cultural Competitions at Puri Campus on 23rd and 24th December, 2008 for all the students of its ten campuses. 35 students visited Puri to participate in different events. They were guided by Dr. K.C. Yogi, Dr. Sushant Kumar Raj and Dr. Swarga Kumar Mishra. The programme was a great success which opened the door of healthy interaction among the students of all the ten campuses of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University). The campus published its annual hand book. ( 47 )

48 6. SCHEMES The Sanskrit Commission appointed by the Government of India in 1956, have recommended that help and patronage should be extended to important active private academies and bodies which are working for the popularisation of Sanskrit in their respective regions. In pursuance thereof, the Govt. of India has introduced different schemes for the promotion of Sanskrit by way of extending financial assistance to the applicants falling under respective schemes. These schemes were previously undertaken by the Ministry of H.R.D., Govt. of India but in the past, these have been transferred to the Sansthan for their execution and implementation on the recommendations of duly constituted Grants in Aid Committee. These schemes are described hereunder: 6.1 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY SANSKRIT ORGANISATIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND PATHASHALAS FOR PROMOTION OF SANSKRIT Scope Under this scheme financial assistance is given to the organisations/institutions/individuals to continue and/or to expand their activities or break fresh grounds in the field of propagation and development of Sanskrit. Such activities may relate to any one or more of the following purposes:- (a) To set up new institutions/pathashalas and /or to maintain, develop institutions/ pathashalas; (b) Running Sanskrit teaching classes; (c) Training and appointing Sanskrit teachers/ pracharkas; (d) Setting up, running or strengthening of Sanskrit libraries and reading rooms; (e) Purchase of propaganda equipment for propagating Sanskrit; (f) Organising lectures of prominent Sanskrit scholars, Sanskrit elocution contests, Sanskrit debates, Sanskrit dramas etc.; (g) Preparing Bilingual Dictionaries with Sanskrit as one of the languages; (h) Preparation and publication of Sanskrit manuscripts; (i) Preparation, publication & maintaining the standard and improvements of contents and quality of Sanskrit journals and magazines; (j) Institution of prizes for students studying Sanskrit; (k) Construction of building, repairs of building or expansion of building; (limited assistance) (l) Organising approved Sanskrit Conventions; (m) Research in Sanskrit; (n) Any other activity which may be found conducive to the enrichment, propagation and development of Sanskrit. EXTENT OF ASSISTANCE All requests for financial assistance are entertained (except in the case of publication projects) through the state Governments on the prescribed application form meant for the purpose. Requests for grants from organisations of All India character may be received directly by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. It will, however, be open to the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan to entertain applications directly in special cases. All requests for financial assistance are considered on merit and grant is sanctioned for approved items of work only. In cases of applications from organisations/ institutions other than those of All India character received direct, the views of State Governments can be invited whenever considered necessary. Grants may be made in instalments depending on the nature of the project to be undertaken and the progress of the work. Procedure for submission of applications The State Government concerned will have to scrutinise the request of the organisation and in making its recommendations indicate that:- (a) The organisation is of established competence and ability; ( 48 )

49 (b) The scheme recommended will enrich/ propagate/ promote Sanskrit (details to be given); (c) The estimates have been checked and found reasonable; (d) The specific amount which the State Government recommends to the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan/ Central Government for giving to the organisations/ institutions/ individuals; and (e) The body to which the grant-in aid has been recommended is free from any corrupt practices and measures (including audit) devised to enforce the condition; (f) Any other useful information which the State Government may like to give on the request of Organisation/Institution/ Individual. Before recommending any application the State Governments should satisfy themselves about the bonafides of the organisations etc., and the usefulness and necessity of work for which grant has been asked for. Each application requesting the grant should be supported by necessary information and documents. Conditions for Grants The grants sanctioned to Voluntary Sanskrit Oraganisations/Institutions for propagation and development of Sanskrit will be subject to the following conditions:- 1. Any organisation in receipt of financial assistance shall be open to inspection by an officer of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan or the State Education Department, or an Officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Where the grants given by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan are more than Rs. 25,000/-; physical inspection of the organisation may be made. 2. The organisation shall have to give an undertaking before the drawal of the grant that the work to be undertaken with the assistance will be completed within a reasonable time to be fixed by Government/ Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and that the grant shall only be utilised for the purpose for which it has been sanctioned. Failure to do so will render the organisation liable to refund to the Government grant in full with such interest thereon as the Central Government/Sansthan may decide. 3. No subsequent instalment of the grant, payable in instalments, will be paid unless at least a major portion of the previous instalment has been utilised and an authenticated statement of accounts together with a report on the work done with the help of the previous instalment is furnished along with the request for the release of next instalment. Subsequent instalment(s) will be released only after the Govt./ Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan have satisfied themselves about the satisfactory progress of the work. 4. In the case of grants for building/ publication, a reasonable period of time may be specified during which the organisation must complete the building/ publication, unless extension is granted by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan for the same period. 5. Properties of the organisation receiving grants from the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan should not be transferred to any person/ institution/organisation without the concurrence of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. Should the organisation cease to exist at any time, property built or equipment purchased out of the Central Government/Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan grant will revert to the Government of India/ Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. 6. The accounts of the organisation should be maintained properly and submitted as and when required. These shall always be open to a check by Comptroller and Auditor General of India at his discretion. 7. When the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan/ Government have reason to believe that the affairs of the organisation are not being properly managed or that the sanctioned money is not being utilised for approved purposes, the payment of the grant may be stopped. 8. The organisation must be open to all citizens of India without distinction of caste, ( 49 )

50 creed or race. No capitation or any other fees should be charged from people belonging to State other than the one in which the organisation is situated. 9. It will be binding on the organisation to carry out the directions and suggestions given by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan/ Government of India with regard to the work for which the grant has been sanctioned. The organisation shall supply the Sansthan with any informatin or clarification on any point which the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan may require, within time specified by the Sansthan. 10. No foreigner from outside India will be invited by the organisation without the prior approval of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan/ Government of India. Details of Statewise number of Voluntary organisations sanctioned financial assistance on the basis of receipt of requests during the year is placed at Annexure I. 6.2 ALL INDIA SANSKRIT ELOCUTION CONTEST The Sansthan organises an All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest every year in different parts of the country to encourage traditional Sanskrit students in extempore speech in Shastraic Sanskrit language. Competitions of SAMASYAPURTI are also organised. Each State Govt./ Union Territory Govt.is requested to send the names of eight participants along with one teacher for the contest in eight Shastraic subjects. The best contestants in every event are awarded a medal & certificate along with cash prizes of Rs. 2000/-, Rs. 1500/- and Rs. 1000/- in order of merit i.e. 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. In addition to these prizes; medals are also awarded amongst the winners. The prize money for SHLOKANTYAKSHARI has been revised to Rs. 7000/ Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 3000/- as 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. Grant of these revised award amounts were made applicable from the year In addition to existing ten events the Shastra Shalaka Pariksha is also organised. The nature of the contest is taken from ancient tradition of Shastra Shikshan Paddhati of India where student has to have the whole text with its commentary in his memory and is expected to narrate and explain from the point revealed by a Rajat Shalaka. The aim of this tough contest is to revive the tradition as well as to sharpen memory of student. During the year , the contest was organised at Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) Shri Sadashiv Campus, Puri. The panel of judges adjudged the State of Karnataka at first position. 6.3 SHASTRA CHUDAMANI SCHEME Scheme for utilization of services of Eminent Literary Scholars in Campuses of the Sansthan, Adarsh Sanskrit Pathashalas and other State Government run Sanskrit Colleges and Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations. Objective The object of the scheme is to preserve the indepth study of various shastraic subjects in Sanskrit at the various centres where traditional system of Sanskrit education is being imparted to students. While in the ancient days, the system of education envisaged a full time association of the teacher and taught for a period of about 12 years minimum and they had enough time to cover the various intricate Shastraic subjects in all details and the students had the opportunity to acquire mastery over particular subject in a comprehensive manner. In the recent past, the modern system of education, having prescribed syllabus for a limited period with selection from text-books, has influenced the Sanskrit education system as well and as a result even Sanskrit subject where students are supposed to have specialised at the post graduate level, due to shortage of time available, there is no scope for teaching the higher texts in detail and in full. As a result the products of this system, though they are quite proficient in the basic tenets of their subjects are lacking in indepth and exhaustive knowledge of the higher treatises written in these subjects. Soon after they passed out of the post-graduate level, domestic needs compel them to enter into a bread winning avocation. Out of such post-graduated we are now to recruit young teachers and lecturers and though they are very much interested in pursuing their studies further, they dont have the facilities to do so in the institutions where they are employed as a result, while these lecturers efficiently ( 50 )

51 fulfil their part of coaching their students for their respective examinations, they are not attending that eminence in their respective branches which their predecessors, 2 or 3 decades ago, were able to achieve. Their academic interest should not be exploited and their scholarly lacunae should be removed so that they will be better equipped to serve the cause and will be able to produce a generation of students who will be really mastering the respective subjects. In order to achieve this objective, there are fortunately for us, a few old scholars still alive and physically and mentally alert and they may be usefully utilised for a few more years. They are not necessarily scholars with any university degree or qualifications but still they are masters in their own fields and there would not be any compunction on the part of the young teachers to study under their feet. They will be also adding to the academic atmosphere of the institution and will be readily available to clear the doubts of both the teachers and the taught. Implementation Under this scheme, not more than two scholars in each of the Campuses of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Adarsh Sanskrit Pathashalas, Sanskrit Universities and one scholar in established Sanskrit Colleges run by the State Govt. or substantially financed by the State Govt. and Voluntary Sanskrit Organisation are normally appointed. Such appointments are made on recommendations of Grants in Aid Committee consisting of the experts on the basis of applications received through the concerned institution. The appointment so made is initially for a period of two years. An extension of one year may, however, be granted by the committee on the basis of specific report of the Head of the institution. An honorarium of Rs. 6000/- per month is paid to the appointed scholar. During the year under report, 38 Shastra Chudamani Scholars were selected for appointment in different institutions. 6.4 VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHEME Financial Assistance to Registered Academic Organisations to conduct ''Prayogic Prashikshan" to the products of Traditional Sanskrit Pathshalas/ Institutions. With a view to create employment opportunity for the traditionally educated candidates in some specialised departments, a scheme of extending financial assistance to registered academic bodies to provide short term orientation courses to the products of traditional Sanskrit Pathashalas/ Institutions was introduced. The subjects to be taught are Manuscriptology, Cataloguing, Paleography, Sanskrit Typing and Short Hand, Jyotisha, Karmakanda and Epigraphy etc.. These training courses are conducted for different short terms; normally for three to nine weeks. During this period, academic bodies may invite specialists in respective fields to give coaching to the students. Intending institutions are required to apply in a prescribed application form for holding any such programme. They have also to advertise the short term courses in the local news papers and invite applications from students who want to avail of it. There may be a normal registration fee of Rs. 5/- per student. Each student is paid an out of pocket allowance of Rs. 10/- per day for which he is given the training. The specialist instructor is normally paid an honorarium of Rs. 100/- per day. Detailed applications are considered by an Expert/Grants in Aid Committee for making recommendations on merit. The Sansthan releases 75% of the total estimated expenditure as approved by the Committee, in advance to the institution concerned and the remaining 25% on receipt of the audited accounts and a report of the vocational training course. 6.5 SANSKRIT DICTIONARY PROJECT The project to prepare an encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary on historical principles spanning the period from 1500 B.C. upto 1900 A.D. has been undertaken by Deccan College, Pune. The project was started in the year The Department of Sanskrit Dictionary Project, Deccan College, Pune is headed by the General Editor and so far 8 volumes of the dictionary have been brought out. The project was primarily financed by Govt. of India and to some extent by Govt.of Maharashtra. During the year , a sum of Rs.40 lakh was released to Sanskrit Dictionary Project by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. ( 51 )

52 6.6 SCHEME OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD OF CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR TO SANSKRIT, PALI/PRAKRIT, ARABIC AND PERSIAN SCHOLARS The Scheme of Award for Certificate of Honour was introduced in 1958 to honour the scholars of Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian languages. The scheme was extended to cover Pali/Prakrit in The distinction is conferred once a year on Independence Day in recognition of substantial contribution of the scholars in their respective fields. From the year 2008, the scheme was further extended to cover one international award for NRI or foreigner for their lifetime achievement in the field of Sanskrit. The scheme envisages a one time mometary grant of Rs lakh to the scholars of Sanskrit and Rs. 50,000/- per annum for life time for scholars of Pali/Prakit, Persian and Arabic apart from a Sanad and a shawl presented by the President to each awardee. Under the Scheme there are 15 awards for Sanskrit, 3 each for Arabic and Persian and one for Pali/Prakrit. From the year 2002 five awards in Sanskrit and one each in Pali/Prakrit, Arabic and Persian have been introduced for young scholars between the age group of years. The award is known as the Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman. It carries a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh each one-time payment apart from the citation and a shawl. Such young scholars should have made a break through in interdisciplinary studies involving contribution of Sanskrit or ancient Indian wisdom, to the process of synergy between modernity & tradition and Scientist & I.T. professional working for promotion of science in these languages. Proposals for these Awards are invited from the following every year : (a) All secretaries of Government of India. (b) The Chief Secretaries of all State Governments/Union Territories. (c) The Education Secretaries of all State Governments/Union Territories. (d) The Vice Chancellors of all Indian Universities and Deemed to be Universities. (e) All awardees of Certificates of Honour. (f) Ministry of External Affairs (for all Indian Embassies). The recommendations are first of all scrutinised by a Preliminary Selection Committee which is approved by the HRM. The members are very renowned scholars in their respective fields. The recommendations made by the Preliminary Selection Committee are then submitted to HRM, Prime Minister and then finally to the President of India for approval. 6.7 SCHEME OF PRODUCTION OF SANSKRIT LITERATURE The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan extends financial assistance to registered Organisations as well as individuals who are authors, editors, translators or those who intend to publish the book in question and hold the copyright thereof for bringing out Sanskrit based books like reference books, original writing, research thesis, translations, descriptive catalogue of manuscripts, critical edition, reprint edition of rare out of print books and any other kind of publication as may be individually accepted as conducive to the promotion of Sanskrit language and literature. The assistance under the scheme is sanctioned to a maximum of 80% of the actual cost of production in case of original writing and a maximum of 50% in case of research thesis. However, for descriptive catalogue of rare manuscripts the assistance may be upto 100% of the expenditure. The applicants have to apply for publication grant in a prescribed application form along with estimated cost of production from two different printers and about thirty five pages of the proposed work. The specimen pages so received are submitted to the experts for thier opinion on utility of the work. The proposal and the expert opinion are placed before the Grants in Aid Committee for making necessary recommendations. Applicants of approved proposals have to publish the work within a period of two years from the date of sanction order. On printing, a dummy copy of the work and printers bill are scrutinised by an expert agency; who works out actual cost of production. On that basis, price per copy is fixed according to a set formula and intimated to the applicant along with actual sanctioned grant. The applicants have to supply a number of copies of the work; as the case may be, to listed libraries by post free of cost in lieu of the grant. The Sansthan reimburses postal charges and also releases the sanctioned grant. In ( 52 )

53 addition, annual sanctioned publication grant is also released for Sanskrit journals/news papers. Besides it, the Sansthan may on certain conditions assist a university or a registered voluntary organisaion or a commercial publisher of established repute for the reprinting of out of print Sanskrit works as recommended by Grants in Aid Committee from time to time. Such assistance may be rendered by the purchase of 500 copies of each such reprint at an appropriate lower price as apporved, provided the publisher undertakes to supply 300 additional copies at the same price within a period of three years from the date of first purchase order. Details of proposals published with financial assistance and sanctioned for publication grant during the year are placed at Annexures J and K respectively. 6.8 SCHEME OF PURCHASE OF BOOKS Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan renders financial assistance to authors, publishers, booksellors, organisations etc. by way of purchase of copies of books relating to Sanskrit language and literature in bulk, provided the books in question are not published with assistance under any other scheme of the Sansthan. However, books for which recognition has been given by way of State awards in cash or through citation are also eligible for this purpose. The applicants have to apply to the Sansthan in a prescribed application form along with atleast two complimentary copies of the books. The complimentary copies are not returnable. On the recommendations of the Grants in Aid Committee, the applicant is sent purchase order and provided with a list of libraries to whom the copies in specified number are despatched by registered parcel. The applicant is required to allow a minimum of 25% trade discount. In the bill the applicant adds for expenses on packing and registered parcel, which together are also borne by the Sansthan. The relevant bill accompanied by the postal receipts in original for despatch of copies, are submitted by the applicant for sanctioning the payment. During the year , an amount of Rs lakh was utilised under this scheme. 6.9 SCHEME FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTIONS RECOGNISED AS ADRASH SANSKRIT MAHAVIDYALAYAS/SHODHA SANSTHANS Objectives The objective of the Scheme is to support and promote traditional Sanskrit learning and research. For this purpose assistance is extended under this scheme to Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas for conducting courses at the level of Prak Shastri, Shastri and Acharya and to Shodha Sansthans for organising and conducting research, both at doctoral and post doctoral levels, seminars, publications etc.. Such grantee institutions get 95% of admissible recurring and 75% of admissible non-recurring expenditure. Conditions of recognition & Financial Assistance Only institutions recognised either as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya or Shodha Sansthan are eligible to be considered for financial assistance under this scheme. However, recognition is not automatically entitles any institution for financial assistance, nor can the continuance of grant-in-aid be claimed as matter of right. Any registered voluntary organisation either as a society under the Societies Registration Act or a registered Trust, maintaining a Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya or Shodha Sansthan is eligible to apply for recognition. Recognition is considered by the Govt. of India only if the following conditions are satisfied: (i) The Mahavidyalaya should be teaching at the level of Prak Shastri, Shastri, Acharya or equivalent courses on traditional lines. The Shodha Sansthan should be actively pursuing research in the various traditonal Sanskrit disciplines; (ii) The Mahavidyalaya/Shodha Sansthan should have been in existence for at least seven years at a level mentioned in (i) above. However, the Mahavidyalaya/Shodha Sansthan receiving financial assistance under the earlier scheme would continue the entitlement to receive financial assistance under this revised scheme; (iii) The institutions should be in ownership and in possession of adequate building and ( 53 )

54 campus. Lease of 99 years in favour of the institutions will also be acceptable; (iv) The registered Parent Body applying for recognition and financial assistance under this scheme in future would have to deposit in a Fixed Deposit Account a sum of at least Rs Lakh. However, the institutions already receiving assistance under the old scheme which have deposited Rs.1 Lakh in favour of the Mahavidyalaya/Shodha Sansthan would be exempted from this condition; (v) The Mahavidyalaya/Shodha Sansthan should be affiliated either to a University duly set up by an enactment of the Central Government or a State Government or to the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan; (vi) The Mahavidyalaya should have a student strength of not less than 50, a Shodha Sansthan should have not less than 12 active researchers. On receipt of application for recognition, the Govt. would cause an on the spot inspection and assessment to be made through an Expert Committee and convey its decision to the applicant organisation about recognition. This would be followed by screening of the existing staff of the institution by a Screening Committee specially constituted for the purpose. All the recognised Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/ Shodha Sansthans will be eligible to be considered for financial assistance under this scheme provided that they undertake to abide by the conditions enumerated in this scheme. In addition, they will also have to comply with the conditions regarding the pattern and composition of managament committee, its functions, staff pattern, applicable grant etc. as envisaged in the scheme. A list of Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/Shodh Sansthans in receipt of annual grant of the Sansthan is placed at Annexure L SCHEME FOR THE AWARD OF RESEARCH AND POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP Under the scheme, scholarships are awarded to regular students of +2 system of education, Graduate, Post Graduate and equivalent courses of traditional stream and Research leading to Ph.D. or equivalent degree to study Sanskrit including Pali and Prakrit languages as a subject. The number of scholarships awarded every year depends upon availability of funds. Reservations is provided as per policy of Govt. of India from time to time. In addition, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan also awards scholarship to the students of 9th and 10th or equivalent standard. Candidates having passed qualifying examination with at least 60% marks in Sanskrit are eligible for such scholarships. The qualifying condition of percentage of marks can, however, be releaxed to 50% in case of reserved category candidates. The aspirant eligible students are required to submit their applications for award of scholarship to the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) through the institutions in which they intend to prosecute their studies/research. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of recommendations made by a Selection Committee constituted for the purpose. Scholarships for the students upto Post Graduate course level are tenable for one academic year of 10 months. Since these are awarded on the basis of annual examination results, the students have to apply afresh every year. Research scholarship is awarded for two full years and second year s scholarship is awarded on receipt of utilisation certificate and progress report on the work done by the candidate. Candidate in receipt of any scholarship from any other institution or engaged in any remunerative job during the tenure of scholarship or takes to study of any other course which does not provide for the study of Sanskrit is disqualified from receiving the scholarships. Each candidate is required to certify all qualifying conditions. Rates of scholarship for different courses of study are as under:- (i) 9th & 10th and equivalent courses with Sanskrit as a subject Rs. 250/- p.m. (ii) 1th & 12th and equivalent courses with Sanskrit as a subject Rs. 300/- p.m. (iii) B.A./ B.A. (Hon.) and equivalent where three year degree course is prevalent with Sanskrit Rs. 400/- p.m. (iv) M.A. in Sanskrit/ Pali/ Prakrit and equivalent Rs. 500/- p.m. ( 54 )

55 (v) Ph. D. and equivalent with Sanskrit/Pali/ Prakrit Rs. 1500/- p.m. + Rs. 2000/- per annum for two years as contingent grant SCHEME FOR GRANTING SAMMAN RASHI TO EMINENT SANSKRIT PANDITS IN INDIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES Under this scheme, Samman Rashi is given to the eminent scholars above the age of 55 years who have dedicated their lives to Sanskrit but have no settled source of income. Such proposals are received from the State Governments directly or through Rashtriya Sanskit Sansthan (Deemed University). Each selected scholar is given Rs. 24,000/- per annum, without deduction of income from other sources. For this purpose the Pandits having income not more than Rs. 24,000/- per annum only are considered. No other qualifications have been prescribed. The grant of financial assistance to Sanskrit Pandits in indigent circumstances is released through Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi and is deposited in the Bank Account of individual beneficiaries. In the event of unfortunate death of the recipient, the assistance continues to be given to the spouse of the original recipient until his/her death. ( 55 )

56 7. MAIN EVENTS OF THE YEAR INVESTITURE CEREMONY (10 July, 2008) The Investiture Ceremony was held on 10th July, 2008 at Rashtrapati Bhawan in which 22 scholars received Certificate of Honour and 1 young scholar received Maharshi Badarayana Vyasa Samman of Group photo of recipients of President's Certificate of Honour and Maharshi Badarayana Vyasa Samman with H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India awarding the Certificate of Honour ( 56 )

57 H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India awarding Maharshi Badarayana Vyasa Samman 7.2 SHRI SANKAR BHAGAVATPADJAYANTI UTSAVA (9 May, 2008) The Sansthan celebrated Shri Sankar Bhagvatpadjayanti Utsava on 9th May, 2008 in National Museum, New Delhi. Prof. V. Kutumba Sastry, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi presided over the function & Sh. Jai Prakash Chajed was the Chief Guest. Dr. Ramskrishna Rao, President, ICPR, New Delhi & Prof. Ram Murti Sharma, Ex Vice-Chancellor, Sampoorananda Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi Shri Shri Gyanananda Saraswati addressing the assemblage ( 57 )

58 were guests of honour in the function. The following scholars presented the papers:. 1. Prof. Shridhar Vashistha, Ex. Vice-Chancellor, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. 2. Prof. Kapil Kapoor, Ex-Pro Vice-Chancellor, J.N.U.,New Delhi. 3. Prof. Wagish Shukla, IIT, New Delhi. 7.3 SANSKRIT SAPTAHOTSAVA (16-21 AUGUST, 2008) A week long Sanskrit Saptahotsava was organized from 16th August to 21st August, Sanskrit Divas was celebrated on 16th August, 2008 at National Museum Auditorium with the collaboration of Ministry of Human Resource Development and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha and Rashtriya Sanskrit 4. Prof. Godavarish Mishra, Member Secretary, ICPR New Delhi. 5. Dr. Shuddhanand Pathak, Professor, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. 6. Sh. K. Sriniwas, Lectuer, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Dehi. The function was graced by the lecture of Shri shri Paramananda Bharati Swami and Shri Shri Gyanananda Saraswati. Sansthan, New Delhi. The function was inaugurated with lighting the lamp and vedic chants. Padmabibhushan Justice P.N. Bhagwati, Retd Chief Justice, Supreme Court, and Chancellor of Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi presided over the function. Prof. Lokesh Chandra, M.P. was Chief Guest of the function. From left : Smt. Reeta Chatterji, Prof. Vachaspati Upadhyaya, Justice P.N. Bhagwati, Prof. Lokesh Chandra and Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi during Sanskrit Divas celebration Prof. Vachaspati Upadhyaya, Vice-Chancellor, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi felicitated the occasion with his welcome address and Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice- Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan New Delhi thanked all the guests. Smt. Reeta Chatterjee, Director Languages, Ministry of H.R.D., Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi also delivered her views. ( 58 )

59 A series of programmes were organized during Sanskrit Saptahotsava. " Vidwat Saparya"- discussion on a contemporary Sanskrit scholar was organized on 16th August, The scholar on the discussion was Prof. Govind Pandey. The following scholars expressed their views on the works of Prof. Pandey :- 1. Shri Yashdev Shlaya, well known philosopher, Jaipur 2. Prof. Wagish Shukla, IIT, New Delhi 3. Prof. Sacchidanand Mishra, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 4. Prof. Ambikadutt Sharma, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar. Scholars on Dias during Vidwat Saparya Kavi Saparya discussion on a contemporary Sanskrit poet was organized on 17th August, The poet on the discussion was Dr. Ramakant Shukla, Retd. Reader, Delhi University, Delhi. The following scholars explained on scholarly writings of Dr. Shukla:- 1. Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. 2. Prof. Haridutt Sharma, Allahabad Vishwa- vidyalaya, Allahabad. 3. Dr. Harshdev Madhav, Deptt. of Sanskrit, Gujrat University, Ahmedabad. 4. Dr. Ichharam Dwivedi, Reader, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. 5. Dr. Manjula Sharma, Lecturer, St. Johns Mahavidyalaya, Agra. Scholars at discussion during Kavi Saparya ( 59 )

60 Several eminent scholars graced the occasion with their presence. Competition of Shloka Recitation, Bhashan Spardha and Essay writing in different groups were organized among Delhi based affiliated Institutions. Winner students were given away cash prizes alongwith mementos and certificates. Dr. Vijay Prakash Goel, Deputy Director General, M/o H.R.D, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest of Valedictory function of Sanskrit Saptahotsava on 21st August, Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi thanked all contributors, participants and witnesses of the programmes in his presidential address. Various programmes were also organized in all Campuses of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan during Sanskrit Saptahotsava. Dr. Vijay Prakash Goel, Dy. Director General, M/O HRD, Govt. of India addressing at valedictory function of Sanskrit Saptahotsava 7.4 HINDI PAKHWARA (14-30 Sept., 2008) Hindi Pakhwara was organized in the Headquarters office of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan during 14th-30th September, Various competitions were held during this occasion. Staff members of the Sansthan participated with great enthusiasm. The prizes were given away by Prof Indra Nath Choudhary and Dr. G.C. Tripathi to the winner employees on Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor addressing at valedictory function of Hindi Pakhwara ( 60 )

61 7.5 Mahamahopadhyaya Gopinath Kaviraj Memorial Lecture (13 October, 2008) Mahamahopadhyaya Gopinath Kaviraj Memorial Lecture was organised by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan at its Lucknow Campus on 13th October Prof. Kamlesh Datta Tripathi delivered the lecture. He spoke on the tradition of Agama. He also discussed the life and achievements of Mahamahopadhyaya Gopinath Kaviraj and his contribution to Agamic studies. The lecture was attended by Prof. Vachaspati Upadhyaya, Vice Chancellor of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. and many other distinguished scholars. Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor presided over the programme. 7.6 Mahamahopadhyaya Madhusudan Ojha Memorial Lecture (7 November, 2008) Mahamahopadhyaya Madhusudan Ojha Memorial lecture was organised under the auspices of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan on 7th November 2008 at its Jaipur Campus. Prof. Gaya Charan Tripathi delivered the memorial lecture. Topic of his lecture was "Elements of Literary Theory in Rgveda". Prof. Tripathi gave a very fine analysis of various concepts of Alankarashastra and technical terms related to them as used in Rgveda. The lecture was largely attended by students and teachers and scholars. Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Vice Chancellor presided over the programme. 7.7 Sthapana Divas (15 October, 2008) 38th Foundation Day of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was celebrated on 15 October, 2008 at Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi in the Conference Room. The founder Director of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Prof. Ram Karan Sharma was honored on this occasion. A discussion was held on Inter Relationship between Sanskrit and Hindi. Renowned scholar Shri Namvar Singh was the main Speaker. Prof. Radha Vallabha Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan presided over the function. From left : Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Shri Namvar Singh & Prof. Ram Karan Sharma ( 61 )

62 7.8 KAUMUDI MAHOTSAVA Sanskrit Drama Competition (24 to 26 November, 2008) On the occasion of Kaumudi Mahatosava, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan organized Inter Campuses Sanskrit Drama Competition during 24th to 26th November, 2008 at Little Theatre Group Audotorium, New Delhi. The function was inaugurated by Dr. (Smt.) Sarojini Mahishi, Ex- Member of Parliament and Vice-Chairperson of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi. Prof. Shriniwas Rath, Vice-President, Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Prathisthan, Ujjain & Prof. Kamlesh Dutt Tripathi, Advisor, IGNCA, Varanasi, were the guests in the function. Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice-Chacellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan in his presidential address described the objectives of Sanskrit Drama Competitions. Dr. Prakash Pandey, Asstt. Registrar thanked the guests in the inaugural function. Shabdabodhamimansa by Prof. N.S.R. Tatacharya, Kaumaram writtem by Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Muko Ramgirirbhutwa written by Dr. Harshadev Madhav and DVD Album of best sixteen dramas were released in the inaugural function. From right : Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Prof. Baldev Mehra, Prof. Sriniwas Rath, Dr. Sarojini Mahishi, Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Prof. K.D. Tripathi, Prof. Gangadhar Panda & Dr. Harsadev Madhav in the inaugural function A part of inaugural function Purva Ranga was presented by the students of Ten Campuses. In the series of Sanskrit dramas the first event was staged in Mono Acting of Yakshgana by Sri Venkatesh Moorthy, Research Assistant, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan in the inaugural session. Poorvaranga ( 62 )

63 Vade Mataram - a dance performed during opening of the mahotsava Following ten Sanskrit Dramas were staged by the students of all Campus during 24th to 26th November, Panchkalyani - Guruvayoor Campus, Puranattukara, Trichur, Kerala. 2. Ascharyachudamani - Shri Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri, Karnataka 3. Seetachchhayam - Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Bhopal Campus, Bhopal, M.P. 4. Pratigyayougandharayanam-Jaipur Campus, Jaipur, Rajasthan 5. Uttar Ramacharitam - Sh. Sadashiv Campus, Puri, Orissa 6. Vivahavidambanam - Lucknow Campus, Lucknow. U.P. 7. Ratnavali - Garli Campus, Garli, Kangra, H.P. 8. Gauri Digambaram - Ganganath Jha Campus, Allahabad, U.P. 9. Savitricharitam - Sh. Ranbir Campus, Jammu 10. Rashtra Rakshati Rakshitam - Mumbai Campus, Mumbai The drama 'Panchakalyani', Ascharyachudamani and Seetachchhayam staged by the students of Guruvayoor, Sringeri and Bhopal Campus were adjudged at First, Second and Third position respectively. The character of Ravana performed by Sh. Ravish Hegde in the drama Ascharyachudamani was declared as Best Male character and Kumari Ragini Sharma won the Best Female character award for her performance as Seeta in the drama Seetachayam. The Judges for these dramas were:- 1. Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Sampooranand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi. 2. Prof. Rama Ratnam, Vice-Chancellor, Ravi Shankar University, Bhuvaneshwar. ( 63 ) Yakshagana - a monoaction by Shri Venkatesh Murthy 3. Prof. Mahesh Champak Lal Shah, HOD, Performing Arts, Maharaja Siyajirao University, Vadodara. 4. Prof. Mithila Prasad Tripathi, Director, Kalidas Academy, Ujjain. 5. Dr. Ram Sunder Yadav, Reader, Lucknow University, Lucknow. 6. Dr. Baldevananda Sagar, Director, Sanskrit News, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. 7. Smt. Vidhu Khera, Drama Expert, National School of Drama, New Delhi. Sh. P.K. Thungan, Ex-Minister of Education, Govt. of India, was the Chief Guest in the Valedictory function. Prof. Ram Karan Sharma, former President, International Association of Sanskrit Studies was guest of honour in the function. Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi presided over the function. Bhagavadajjukiyam and Malvikangnimitra of Kalidas were staged by Neepa Rangamandali, Lucknow and Kalidas Academy, Ujjain respectively. Among other eminent scholars witnessed the drama competitions were Prof. Satya Vrat Shastri, former, Vice Chancellor, Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, Prof. Shreedhar Vashistha, former Vice-Chancellor, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi, Prof. Badri Narayan Pancholi, Retd. Professor, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidayeetha, New Delhi, Shri Vidya Sagar Verma, former Ambassador of India to Khazakhistan, Dr. Ramakant Shukla, Delhi University, Delhi, Prof. Ramesh Pandey, Prof. Amita Sharma, Prof. Ramamani and other scholars of Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Prof. Jaipal Vidyalankar, Retd. Professor, Delhi University, Prof. G.C. Tripathi, Prof. Dipti Tripathi, Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar, J.N.U. and others.

64 Panchakalyani by Guruvayoor Campus Participants in Sanskrit drama played by Guruvayoor Campus Ascharyachudamani by Sringeri Campus Participants in Sanskrit drama played by Sringeri Campus Seetachchhayam by Bhopal Campus Participants in Sanskrit drama played by Bhopal Campus ( 64 )

65 Shri Ravish Hegde receiving prize of Best Male Character Km. Ragini Sharma receiving prize of Best Female Character Vivahavidambanam by Lucknow Campus Uttar Ramacharitam by Puri Campus Ratnavali by Garli Campus Pratigyayougandharayanam by Jaipur Campus ( 65 )

66 Gauri Digambaram - by Allahabad Campus Savitricharitam - by Jammu Campus Rashtra Rakshati Rakshitam - by Mumbai Campus Bhagavadajjukiyam - by Neepa Rangamandali, Lucknow Malavikagnimitram - by Kalidas Academy, Ujjain Scholars at valedictory function Shri P.K. Thungan, former Eductaion Minister, Govt. of India delivering valedictory address Notable audience of drama competition ( 66 )

67 7.9 YOUTH FESTIVAL (20-22 December, 2008) Rashtriya Sanskrit Santhan organized youth festival from 20th to 22nd December, 2008 in the premises of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Shri Sadashiv Campus, Puri in which 315 students and 29 teachers from ten Campuses took part in different events. From left : Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Prof. Gopinath Mohapatra, Prof. H.K. Satpathy, Dr. G. Ganganna and Shri H.S. Sandhu at inaugural function Shastriac Events :- 1. Strotrapath 2. Poster Painting 3. Sanskritgeetam 4. Rangavalli 5. Drawing 6. Vadvivadah 7. Shastrigayanam 8. Sahityarachana 9. Cartoon 10. Prashnamanch 11. Shastrinatyanam 12. Ekpatrabhinaya Co-ordinator 1. Dr. Y.S. Ramesh, 2. Dr. S.K. Senapati 3. Dr. Ratnamohan Jha The following judged in the events :- 1. Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Ex-Vice Chancellor, Sampoornanada Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi 2. Dr. Bhagirthi Nand, Reader, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. 3. Dr. Anwita Shama, Reader, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. 4. Dr. Lalit Mohan, H.O.D., Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar 5. Sh. Bhaskar Singh, Teacher & Artist, DAV Public School, Delhi 6. Sh. Shantnu Sarkar, Teacher & Artist, DPS, Faridabad. 7. Smt. Indra Ganguli, Lecturer, Ravindra Bharati Vishwavidyalaya, Kolkata 8. Smt. Tapati Singh, Teacher & Artist, DAV Public School, Delhi 9. Dr. Pankaj Mishra, Reader, Delhi University, Delhi 10. Smt. Kavita Dwivedi, Director, Orissa Academy. 11. Dr. Pushpa Dixit, Director, Panni Sodha Sansthan, Bilaspur 12. Dr. Srinivas Varkhedi, Director, Sanskrit Academy, Hyderabad ( 67 )

68 From left : Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Prof. A.C. Sarangi, Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi and Dr. G. Ganganna at the valedictory function Overall toppers of Youth Festival - Students of Sringeri Campus ( 68 )

69 Prof. A.C. Sarangi giving away prize to the winner female participant in literary competition during Youth Festival Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi giving away prize to the winner male participant in literary competition during Youth Festival ( 69 )

70 Sports events :- Jury Jugdes 1. Athletics (100 mtr., 200 mtr., 400 mtr., 800 mtr. & 1500 mtr. race) 2. Jump (Long & High) 3. Throws (Shotput, Discus & Javaline) 4. Badminton 5. Volleyball 6. Chess 7. Wrestling (50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 66kg & 74kg) 8. Kabaddi 9. Boxing 10. Judo 11. Yoga Co-ordinators- 1. Sh. D.V. Singh Rajput 2. Sh. Ramniwas 3. Sh. Anoop 4. Sh. Shailendra Pandey The following were the Jury & Judges of the sports events :- 1. Prof. J.S. Naruka, HOD, Sports, Delhi University, Delhi. 2. Prof. G.B. Dubey, HOD, Soprts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 3. Prof. N. Shukla, Deptt. of Soprts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 4. Prof. Ganesh Shankar Giri, HOD, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar 1. Raghunath Sahoo, PTI, -Athletics Surajmal Saha Mahavidyalaya, Puri 2. Parashar Mohapatra, Sports Officer, - Kabaddi Sri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Puri 3. Pradeep Kumar Dalai, PET - Athletics Gopabandhu Smruti Vidyapeetha, Patnaikia, Puri 4. Sh. Sameer Kumar Routray, PET - Athletics Saraswati Sisu Mandir Harachandi Sahi, Puri 5. Sh. Sarat Kumar Nanda, NIS - Kabaddi Kabaddi Coach, Sports Hostel, Puri 6. Sh. Shyamal Kundu - Chess Chess Assn., Puri 7. Sh. Ram Narayan Gochhikar, - Chess Chess Assn. Puri. 8. Sh. Premananda Nayak, NIS - Wrestling Sports Hostel, Puri 9. Sh. Priyajeet Mohapatra, NIS - Wrestling Wrestling 10. Sh. Srinibas Acharya, Retd. PGT, - Kabaddi & Sadashiv Campus, Puri Athletics 11. Sh. Gopinath Mohapatra, - Wrestling Mishra Sahi, Puri 12. Brajabandhu Mohapatra, PET - Athletics Saraswata Vidyaniketan, Lokanath Road, Puri. 13. Sh. Rabindranath Senapati, - Wrestling D.S.O., Puri Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri (Karnataka) was the champion in these events. Prof. Gopinath Mohapatra, Vice-Chancellor, Jagnanath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Puri was the Chief Guest in inaugural function & Prof. H.K. Satpathy, Vice- Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati was the Chairperson in this function. Prof. A.C. Sarangi, Former Vice-Chancellor, Jagnanath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Puri was Chief Guest in Valedictory function & Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi presided over the function. ( 70 )

71 Events during Youth Festival March Past Oath taking ceremony Demonstration of Yoga Bharatnatyam Classical Vocal Speech Competition ( 71 )

72 Events during Youth Festival Stotrapatha Rangoli Painting Kabaddi Wrestling Long jump Shotput Volley ball ( 72 )

73 7.10 All INDIA SANSKRIT ELOCUTION CONTEST ( December, 2008) All India Sanskrit Elocution Contest was organized from 23rd to 25th December, 2008 in the premises of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Sri Sadashiv Campus, Puri in which 114 students and 16 teachers from 16 States of the country participated in eight shastras besides Samasyapurti, Shlokantyakshari, Bhashan Spardha and Shalaka Pariksha in Nyaya, Vyakarana & Sahitya. The function was inaugurated by Chief guest Prof. H.K. Satpathy, Vice- Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. Prof. D. Prahaldacharya, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati was the Guest of Honour in this function. He was also the Chief Guest in the Valedictory function. Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi presided over both the functions. From left Prof. D. Prahladachar, Prof. H.K. Satpathy, Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi and Dr. G. Ganganna during inaugural function Participants of Karnataka state - toppers of the contest ( 73 )

74 The following eminent scholars were invited to be the judges of the contest : 1. Prof. D. Prahladahar, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupathi. 2. Dr. Rajendra Mishra, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Sampoornanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi. 3. Prof. Hare Krishna Shatpathy, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. 4. Prof. Ashok Kalia, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Sh. Sampooranand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi. 5. Dr. (Smt.) Pushpa Dixit, Director, Panni Soddha Sansthan, Bilaspur, Chhattishgarh. 6. Prof. D. P. Tripathi, Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi. 7. Dr. Badari Narayan Pancholi, Retd. Prof. Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi. 8. Prof. S.N. Nene, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 9. Prof. Korada Subrahanyam, Hyderabad. 10. Prof. K.C. Padhi, Shree Jagannath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Puri. 11. Prof. Gangadhar Panda, Sh. Sampooranand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi 12. Prof. R.S. Tripathi, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati 13. Sh. Sachidanand Mishra, Deptt. of Philosophy, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 14. Dr. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Director, Sanskrit Academy, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 42 prizes and medals (gold, silver & bronze) were given away to the winners of the contests including Shalaka and Koshakanthapathah. Karnataka State stood at top in over all performance. Cultural Programmes were also staged. Besides participants, a large number of Sanskrit scholars, staff, students and general public enjoyed this event with great enthusiasm. ( 74 )

75 7.11 RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT NATYOTSAVA RANGAPRAYOGA MAHOTSAVA (20-22 March, 2009) The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi organized All India Sanskrit Drama Festival during 20th -22nd March, 2009 at Auditorium of Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal. On this occasion three days discussion on Traditions and Possibilities of Sanskrit Theatre was held in the morning sessions. Varities of performing arts were staged in the evening sessions. Function was inaugurated by renowned drama expert Sh. Kevalam Panikkar. Inaugural function was graced with the speech on the subject by Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Vice- Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi, Sh. Kevalam Panikkar, Prof. Kamleshdutt Tripathi, Prof. Rajendra Mishra and Sh. K. S. Rajendran, NSD. DVD of 20 Sanskrit drama (Natya Vimshatika) and profile of Kaumudimahotsava were released on this occasion. In the morning sessions of all three days, the following scholars also expressed their views on the subject : Prof. Kshetravasi Panda, Dr. Rakesh Soni, Prof. Indra Mohan Singh, Sh. Bhagwati Lal Rajpourohit, Dr. Udayan Vajpai, Dr. Ramlakhan Pandey, Dr. Bharatendu Mishra, Dr. Kedarnath Shukla, Sh. Alok Chatterji, Dr. Gajanan Hegde, Sh. Bharat Ratna Bhargava, Sh. Alkhnandan, Dr. Sangeeta Gundecha, Dr. Janardhan Mani Pandey, Dr. Ramakant Pandey, Dr. Dharmendra Singhdeo, Dr. Hareram Mishra, Km. Shilpi Mishra and Sh. Sanjay Dwivedi. Sh. Kevalam Panikkar releasing the album of Natyavimshatika in the inaugural function The following performances were presented in this festival 1. Abhijnanashakuntalam : by Sopanam, Tiruvananthapuram under direction of Kevalam Narayan Pannikar. 2. Kundamala : by Natyayanam, Gwalior, under the direction of Kamal Vashishtha. 3. Bhagvadajjukiyam : by Neeparangamandali, Lucknow under the direction of Surya Mohan Kulshrestha. 4. Gitagovindam in Manipuri Rasa style : by students of Radha Madhav Sanskrit College, Imphal. 5. Yakshagana Kamsavadham : by Venkatesh Murthy. 6. Samagayana : by Prabhakar Shastri Bapat. 7. Dhruvagayana : by Astha Tripathi. ( 75 )

76 Sh. Habib Tanvir addressing on the occasion Sanskrit Natyotsava Abhijnanashakuntalam by Sopanam Bhavadajjukiyam by Neepa Rangamandli ( 76 )

77 Samgayan by Shri Prabhakar Shastri Bapat Dhruvgayana by Astha Tripathi Gitagovindam in Manipuri Rasa by students of R.M. Sanskrit College, Imphal Kundanmala by Natyayanam, Gwalior Bhagavadajjukiyam by Neeparangamandali, Lucknow Yakshagana-Kamsavadham by Shri Venkatesh Murthy ( 77 )

78 7.12 SMRITI VYAKHYAN MALA (2 February, 2009) The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and Shri Sitaram Vaidic Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya jointly organized Pandit Gourinath Shastri Samriti Vyakhayan Mala on 2nd February, 2009 in auditorium of Bharatiya Bhasa Parishad, Kolkata. Prof. Ramaranjan Mukherjee, Ex-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati delivered a lecture on Global Perspectives of Sanskrit Poetics. Prof. Ramaranjan Mukherjee, Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi, Dr. Vijay Bahadur Singh and others on the occasion of Smriti Vyakhyan Mala 7.13 ALL INDIA SANSKRIT KAVI SAMVAYA (26 March, 2009) The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan organized for the first time an All India Sanskrit Kavi Samavaya on 26th March, 2009 in auditorium of NATRSS, New Delhi. Prof. H.K. Satapathy, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati was the Chief Guest. Prof. Abhiraj Rajendra Mishra, Ex-Vice- Chancellor, Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi was the Guest of Honour in the function. Prof. Iccharam Dwivedi reciting his poem ( 78 )

79 Prof. Radha Vallabh Tripathi reciting his poem The following poets recited their original Sanskrit poems :- 1. Prof. H.K. Satapathy, Tirupati 2. Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Shimla 3. Prof. Reva Prasad Dwivedi, Varanasi 4. Sh. Shrikrishna Semwal, 5. Prof. Jagnnath Pathak, Allahabad 6. Prof. Om Prakash Pandey, Lucknow 7. Prof. Indramohan Singh, Patiala 8. Prof. Ramakant Shukla, Delhi 9. Prof. Harshdev Madhav, Gujrat 10. Prof. Prafull Kumar Mishra, Bhubneshwar 11. Prof. Haridut Sharma, Allahabad 12. Prof. P.C. Murli Madhavan, Kerala 13. Prof. Kalanath Shastri, Jaipur 14. Prof. Ramdev Jha, 15. Prof. Iccharam Dwivedi, Delhi 16. Prof. Satish Kumar, Jaipur 17. Dr. Ramlakhan Pandey, Lucknow 18. Dr. Banmali Biswal, Allahabad 19. Dr. Janardhan Pandey, Allahabad 20. Sh. Nilimpi Tripathi, Bhopal 21. Dr. Bhagirathi Nanda, Delhi 22. Prof. Shivji Upadhyaya, Varanasi 23. Dr. Sitanath Acharya, Kolkata 24. Dr. Shiv Prasad Bhagdwaj, 25. Prof. Kamta Prasad Tripathi, ( 79 )

80 Prof. Reva Prasad Dwivedi reciting his poem Prof. Indra Mohan Singh reciting his poem ( 80 )