Dr. Telsang Martand Tamanachary is the Vice-Chancellor at Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He has completed B.E. (Mech.), M.Tech (Industrial Engineering), Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, and D.B.M (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Mgt.). He has 5 years of Industrial experience and 30 years of teaching experience at UG and PG programs in engineering and Management. He has contributed research papers at various National and International seminars and conferences and Journals. He has International Exposure through visits to US top-ranking universities as a member of the Indian delegation through Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE).

Sanjay Ghodawat University

What is your Philosophy of Leadership?

“Empower people to take their decisions concerning their work domain and allow them to experiment”

My Philosophy of leadership is very simple. I am blessed with a unique strength of identifying the strengths of people I am working with, and constructively channelizing their potential to achieve the objectives. Also, I ensure that they have sufficient space for their personal growth too. I believe in allowing people to work in the area of their strength and challenge their intellect. 

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the Education sector?

“To be a powerful change agent and be a part of knowledge exchanging community”

  • Education is a unique sector that extends the opportunity to teach and encourages you to learn. It is a lifelong learning opportunity.
  • It is a sector that transforms young minds into competent manpower for employment and self-employment. 
  • It allows interactions with highly accomplished people and network with students with a young, dynamic, and creative mindset. 
  • A Greater platform to share your ideas across the Globe.

How does the curriculum of your University ensure the best practices of the Industry?

“A strong industry connect and an intense focus on skill-based education for professional engineers”

The University is promoted by an Industry group that is operating in the diversified business. The Chairman of the Group is an Engineer and Educational Entrepreneur. So, there is a free flow of ideas, best practices across industries and universities. Our close connection with the world of work, Industry persons associated with members of BOS, Academic Council, BOM, and Governing Body, helps us to stay abreast with recent developments.

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What do you think should be the university’s top priority over the next five years?

“To provide comprehensive education and skills to build future leaders and entrepreneurs”

  • To assure careers of students who have trusted us and decided to study in our university.
  • Continuously upgrade the quality of education – design, delivery, and assessment by offering customized learning to meet students learning requirements
  • Connect, collaborate with premier Institutions for mutually rewarding relationships. 
  • Connect with the local community and local Industries.

What would you like to know about your University they may not know?

“An Industry promoted University having experience in current professional market”

  • We have 6 Schools; each school offers a variety of programs to suit the student’s requirements with 30 + programs.
  • Excellent Internships, National and International Immersion Programs. 
  • OBE Implementation with enough choice. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Believe in your capabilities and strengths. Be focused on your goals and don’t give up”

  • Look for opportunities in the areas of your strengths.
  • Don’t compare yourself with others, you are unique. Do what interests you and develop a passion.
  • Develop at least one hobby may be reading, fine arts with music, specialization. So that it helps us a lot in life.

What are your views on the New Education Policy?

“A much needed educational reform, that allows flexibility and independence in terms of students choices”

It is well thought and researched policy to reposition Indian Education. Its multiple dimensions will ensure the flexibility for Indian students to explore their inner strength and potential. It is more of a customized education mode to suit individual needs. We can attract students from various countries and the process of reverse flow is expected. 

What changes have you brought to your curriculum to incorporate for NEP?

“We constituted a committee to decide the implementation strategy from academic 2021-22”

They have suggested a detailed plan as to how universities should adopt and design the Curriculum. The 70-30 is a generic formula where 70% of the domain will be credit specific and 30% will be designed to have a choice in subjects such as Liberal arts, Social Service, Languages, community service-related areas.

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How did your institute provide online education to students during the pandemic?

“We prepared and trained our faculty members to make use of the best digital tools for online education”

It was a unique experience for us and as a first step, we created awareness regarding the need to go for online education to have continuity in learning. We extensively trained our faculty on how to make online classes more effective and to retain interest and engage students. We made extensive use of MOODLE to post all academic details and also post class interactions.