Then, a good number of renowned academicians also taught in this University. Prof. T. Pati who later on became the Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University, taught Mathematics with distinction. Prof. S.C. Datt (Physics), Dr.C.D. Sharma (Philosophy), Prof. Baijnath Sharma (History), Prof. Hiralal Jain (Sanskrit) and Prof. S. Swaminathan (English) were also teachers in this University. Dr. Baijnath Sharma became the Vice-Chancellor of Bhopal University. Prof. Mahesh Datt Mishra, the living legend of Gandhian thoughts was a Professor teaching Political Science in the University. He now heads the Gandhi Srijan Peeth of the University. The University has produced a large number of internationally acclaimed academicians and scientists, a number of distinctions and awards have been given to its teachers and students and many international fellowships have been bagged by the Faculty members. In the past 5 years, more than 300 research scholars have earned Ph.D. as well as D.Sc. and D. Litt. degrees. Various research Projects in different disciplines, with an outlay of around Rs. 5 Crores have been completed during this period. Currently several research projects are in progress. The University is thus playing a key role in higher education in Central India. II.Message from the Vice Chancellor We know that Universities are store -houses of universal knowledge in each and every field of human life, specially for us, when we feel that we belong to an ancient culture which has a continuous past, rich in content and variety and which has successfully inculcated an extraordinary value system for humanity. Self realization and pragmatic approach to science and technology has been an intrinsic character through-out the history of our nation and that is why in the fields of Shastraic tradition and also in the area of art, social science, fundamental science, natural science, applied science and technology we have been continuously active. Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, formerly known as Jabalpur University has been engaged continuously in disseminating knowledge to all. This University is situated on the banks of Narmada, the ancient-most river of our country and is also surrounded by thickly populated tribal belt, which has a rich and vivid culture and value system. In a way we have the best amalgam of various streams of Indian culture. Our web-site is self explanatory and extensively informative which provides details of academic research centres and other institutions, associated with us. I am deeply concerned about serious research that is contemporary and relevant, multiple artistic presentations, value added education and water conservation alongwith all those problems that are destroying the harmony of our country. I thank you for visiting our web-site. Please communicate your constructive reactions for betterment of our University. Prof. J.M. Keller Vice Chancellor II.Details of Contact Name of the University: Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya Jabalpur Address of the University: Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur (M.P.) PIN 482 001. INDIA Name and Address of the Vice Chancellor : Prof. J.M. Keller Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur. M.P. INDIA. Name and Address of the Registrar: Dr. U.N. Shukla, Registrar Registrar Bunglow, Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur. (M.P.) PIN 482001. INDIA Phone Nos. : (0761) 2600567-68 E-mail : rdvvcc1@rediffmail.com III.Administration Hon"ble Shri Ram Nareshji Yadav: Chancellor and Governor of Madhya Pradesh. Officer of the University Name of the Officer Designation Phone(O) Phone(R) Prof. J.M. Keller Vice-Chancellor 0761-2601452 0761-2607452 Dr. U.N. Shukla Registrar 0761-2600785 Fax: 2603752 Prof. P.L. Ahirwar D.C.D.C. and Professor Incharge SC/ST Cell 0761-2600965 - Prof.R.D. Bhardwaj Dean Student Welfare 0761-2600567 - Professor In-charge Name of the Officer Department Prof. Anjana Sharma Development and Store Prof. Rakesh Bajpai R.D.C. /Ph.D. Cell Name of the Officer Designation Department Phone(O) Dr. A.V. Rao Dy. Registrar Exam, Establishment and Legal Cell 0761-2606605 Shri Lal Sahab Singh Dy. Registrar and Finance Officer (Acting) Accounts Shri Raj Tiwari Assistant Registrar Establishment 0761-2606605 Smt. Sushma Salyam Assistant Registrar 0761-2600567 Shri S.D. Namdeo Incharge Press 0761-2600567 Dr. Sanjay Awasthi Coordinator N.S.S. 0761-2600567 Shri Shiv Shankar Pandey Assistant Registrar (Acting) Accounts 0761-2600567 Shri Vijay Patel Assistant Registrar (Acting) Meeting and Exam 0761-2600567 (Ext. 2007