Muzaffarpur, Sep 5: In a proud moment for BRA Bihar University, the institution celebrated Teachers' Day by bestowing the prestigious VC Research Excellence Award upon 33 of its faculty members. This year's ceremony marks a significant leap in the university's research achievements, with the number of awardees rising from 21 last year to 33. The tradition, initiated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai, aims to recognize and incentivize faculty for their exceptional contributions to research, specifically through publications in Q1 and Q2 journals.
Addressing the assembled awardees and university officials, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai expressed his immense satisfaction with the progress made. "Our dedicated efforts toward the promotion of research has started showing remarkable results," he stated. Prof. Rai highlighted the visible impact of these initiatives, noting a significant increase in the university's research outcomes on global parameters and its citation index. He emphasized that this demonstrates the hard work and intellectual vigor of the faculty. This year's record number of awards serves as a powerful motivator for the entire university community to continue striving for greater heights in research and academia, Prof. Rai said.
The VC's vision for a research-oriented university has been a driving force behind this transformation. He has consistently championed a culture of scholarly inquiry and innovation, leading by example and encouraging faculty to pursue high-impact research. The increase in awardees from 21 to 33 in just one year is a clear indicator of the success of his policies. "We are committed to providing an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity and rewards academic excellence," Prof. Rai said. "This award is a symbol of our appreciation for the faculty who are not just imparting knowledge but also creating it."
The university community has expressed its gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for initiating this groundbreaking research promotion scheme. Proctor Prof. B.S. Rai, Registrar Prof. Samir Kumar Sharma, L.S. College Principal Prof. Kanupriya, Prof. Rajeev Kumar, Prof. T.K. Dey, and Dr. Navin Kumar, among others, extended their congratulations to the awardee faculty members.
