Belgaum varsity to connect 347 colleges through server

Updated on: Friday, June 17, 2011

Rani Channamma University (RCU, Belgaum) will shortly connect all its constituent colleges through an internet server to implement paperless administration.

As many as 347 colleges spread across Bijapur, Bagalkot and Belgaum districts have been affiliated to the university. Around 47,000 students are studying in those colleges. The university is taking the innovative step of connecting the colleges via internet after being separated from Karnatak University (Dharwad, KUD) a year ago.

Speaking to TOI, vice-chancellor B R Ananthan said the new system will cut 75% of the expenses being borne by the colleges. "It will also help bring discipline and transparency in our administration," he added.

The colleges, which have to be in contact with the varsity for different works, are spread in different districts. The college authorities travelling to the university even for minor works is expensive and time-consuming. "But once the system is in place, they can get their works done online," the VC said, adding they will use the internet to give instructions and send messages and circulars to the colleges.

The VC has held talks with Vikas Global Solutions Ltd, a Bangalore-based technology solutions company, for signing up an MoU in this regard. The company will impart training to two employees in each college on operating the software. The colleges have to pay Rs 15,000 per annum to the company.

Times of India

Belgaum varsity to connect 347 colleges through server

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