Minutes of Meeting – 14/July/2025

As informed on 11.07.2025, the first meeting of Governing Body was held on 14.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in board room at Kashi Institute of Technology, Varanasi. The meeting was chaired by Shri P.K. Jain, Chairperson of the Governing Body. Director Dr. Gaurav Sinha welcomed all the members for participating in the meeting. The members appreciated the efforts taken by the institute over the past years. The Chairperson Shri P.K. Jain started the proceedings. The following points were discussed in the meeting:

Agenda 1: Faculty Recruitment and FDP Plans. The committee discussed the current faculty strength and identified gaps in specific departments. Approval was granted to initiate the recruitment process for vacant teaching positions. Additionally, plans for upcoming Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) were reviewed, with a proposal to conduct at least two FDPs per semester. Departments were advised to submit proposals for relevant FDPs aligned with NEP 2020 guidelines.
Agenda 2: Admission Status and Student Enrollment Overview. The Admission Committee presented the current status of admissions and comparative enrollment figures with the previous year. While certain programs showed a positive trend, others indicated a decline, prompting a need for enhanced outreach and branding strategies. Suggestions were made to strengthen digital marketing and alumni engagement.
Agenda 3: Discussion on various Non-statutory Committees. A review of the existing non-statutory committees was undertaken. It was agreed to reconstitute committees based on faculty availability and institutional needs for the session 2025-26.
Agenda 4: Research, Innovation, and Industry Collaborations The committee was briefed on ongoing research projects, patent filings, and MoUs with industry partners. The Research Cell proposed the launch of an internal research grant scheme and an annual research symposium. It was resolved to encourage interdisciplinary research and increase the number of funded projects.
Agenda 5: Any other point with permission of the Chairperson. Since there was no other points to discuss, the meeting ended with thanks to Chair and all the members of the Governing Body for their enthusiastic participation and giving valuable suggestions.