The Vice-Chancellor may constitute a committee to assist the Dean of Research and Development for outcome based research initiatives.

Extension Activities and community engagement

1. (1) In addition to teaching and research, the University shall have other crucial responsibilities which they will discharge through appropriate resourcing, incentives and structures. These include supporting other Higher Education Institutions in their development, community engagement and service, contribution to various fields of practice.
2. (2) Extension and community engagement programmes shall be established in the University subject to the provisions in this Act and the Statutes to make useful information based upon the findings of research available to community and society to help and solve their problems. It shall conduct demonstration and training programmes for the benefit of students through experiential learning.
3. (3) Holistic development of students and mutual benefit to society through education shall be the principal objective of all extension activities and these activities shall be coordinated with the other functions of the University and other appropriate agencies of the State.
4. (4) In order that the University may conduct such educational activities, the State Government shall provide the necessary personnel, facilities and funds in accordance with a plan to be developed and mutually agreed upon by the University and the Government.
5. (5) The Extension Programmes shall be initiated and developed by Dean of Extension programmes under the guidance of the Academic Council. The Dean shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for fulfillment of Institutional Social Responsibility
   • (ISR) mandates upon receiving autonomy in functioning and necessary Institutional and financial support from the University, as per applicable norms.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for taking steps in granting autonomy in extension activities as per requirement and ensure facilitation of all necessary support and coordination of teachings and extension activities of the University.