Objects of the University

The objects of the University shall be,- (a) to impart word class education, research and training in the field of Energy and allied area; (b) to provide a mix of academic programs and advanced research facilities for the development of human resources and innovative Energy solutions with global impart; (c) to promote research in the Energy sector by offering research intensive programs with state of art infrastructure and involvement of major industry players; (d) to impart skills for jobs across all levels of workforce in the Energy sector and develop an Energy talent hub; (e) to serve as the key knowledge resource for Energy Sector in the Country; (f) to develop Centers of Excellence (COE) in various areas of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy with state of art research infrastructure enabling innovations in the sector; (g) to collaborate with national and global institutions for offering programmes and creating capabilities for upgrading programmes in relation to domains of Renewable Energy Management and allied fields; (h) to promote consulting services to address policy, institutional framework, efficiency, technology and other sector specific challenges; (j) to establish linkages with leading Energy industry players and global academic institutions for knowledge transfer. (1) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that where the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor is not accepted by the Executive Council, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor who may either appoint the person recommended by the Vice-Chancellor or ask the Vice-Chancellor to recommend another person to the Executive Council: Provided further that the Executive Council may, on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, appoint a Professor to discharge the duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor in addition to his own duties as a Professor. (2) The term of Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be decided by the Executive Council but it shall not in any case exceed three years or until the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, whichever is earlier: Provided that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor whose term of office has expired shall be eligible for re-appointment: Provided further that, in any case, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall retire on attaining the age of Sixty-five years. (3) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Executive Council from time to time. (4) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in respect of such matters as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor in this behalf, from time to time, and shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Vice-Chancellor.