Prof Dr. Avinash Chander Vaid
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Economics, Agra University, Agra (1993)
The Topic of the Thesis was “Growth and Performance of Co-Operative Financing in the Agrarian Economy of Haryana”. Recommended for publication by both evaluators.
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh (1987)
The Topic of the Dissertation was “Growth and Performance of Punjab State Co-operative Bank”.
- Master in Economics (1976) from D.A.V. College, Amritsar (Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar)
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION :
Agricultural, Cooperative Financing and Development.
POSITIONS HELD: ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE: At the UGC Level
- Member of UGC Expert Committee for providing Developmental Grant to U.G and P.G Colleges during XI th Plan (2007-2012).
- Member of UGC Expert Committee for Evaluation of Vocational Courses Scheme launched in 1994-95.
- Member of UGC Expert Committee for Conferment of Autonomous Status to KLE Science College, Belgaum, (Karnatka).
- Observer of UGC for Selection of Professors’ under Carrier Advancement Scheme (CAS)
At the Panjab University Level :
- Fellow/Syndic of Panjab University for 12 years in succession from 2000 to 2012.
- Chairperson & Member of Several High Powered Committees of Panjab University for selection of statutory posts including Dean College Development Council, Registrar, etc.
- Vice Chancellor Nominee and subject expert for selection of large number of Principals and Lecturers affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- Member of Regulation Committee of Panjab University, Chandigarh for several years.
- Member of the Revising committee of Panjab University, Chandigarh for several years.
- Member of the Standing Advisory Committee of the College Development Council, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
- Member and Chairman of Sub-Committees formed for Fee Structure for both University and Colleges.
- Chairman of selection Committees of Punjab University for various Sports Games like Cricket, Basket ball, Volley Ball, Kho Kho, Judo shooting etc. for several years.
- Member of Youth Welfare Committee for several years.
At the Government level :
- Member of the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA), sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- Nominated Member of the Society for the Care of Blinds by Chandigarh (U.T) Administration.
- Nominated Member of Community Liasion Group by Chandigarh (U.T) Police.
- Member of Sectors’ Grievances Committee appointed by Chandigarh(U.T) Administration.
At Other levels :
Regular panelist and expert on various TV Channels, Radio and Public Forums for discussing burning economic issues like Railway Budget, Union Budget, Price hike, Recession, discussion on various issues relating to Education, etc.
- President of Principals’ Federation of Punjab and Chandigarh.
- Secretary of the Non-Govt. College Managements Federation of Punjab and Chandigarh.
- Vice President and Regional Head of “All India Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sammelan, New Delhi since 2005.
- Secretary of Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha (Punjab), New Delhi since 1978.
- Secretary of Shree S.D Educational Board, New Delhi since 1978.
- Vice-President of Volleyball, Wrestling, Boxing, Basket Ball, Football and Judo Associations.
MEMBERSHIP OF GOVERNING BODIES:
- Member of Centre for Advanced Scientific & Social Research (Regd.), Chandigarh.
- Member of Governing Body of Pt. Mohan Lal S.D. College for Women, Gurdaspur.
- Member of Governing Body of Pt.Mohan Lal S.D. College for Girls, Fatehgarh Churian (Punjab)
- Member of Managing Committee of GGDSD College, Haryana (Hoshiarpur)
- Member of Managing Committee of Pt. Mohan Lal S.D. Public School, Chandigarh.
- Member of Managing Committee of Phularwala S.D. School for Girls Jalandhar.
- Member of Managing Committee of H.S.D. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Gurdaspur.
- Chairman of Governing Body of the Residents Welfare Association, Sector-46, Chandigarh.