RDC Council

• Research and Development Cell (RDC)
  
  Fostering Innovation | Facilitating Excellence | Creating Impact
  
  The Research and Development Cell (RDC) of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, is a pivotal unit that drives the university’s academic research ecosystem, fosters a culture of scientific inquiry, and enables industry-responsive innovation. With NAAC A++ accreditation and recognition as one of the top-performing State Universities in Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand University’s RDC serves as a catalyst for multidisciplinary research aligned with national missions and global standards.
  
  Vision and Mission
  
  The RDC envisions making Bundelkhand University a globally recognized research hub that nurtures innovation, supports sustainable development goals, and contributes to regional and national progress. It aims to:
  
  Promote interdisciplinary, applied, and socially relevant research.
  
  Facilitate sponsored research projects, consultancy, and patent development.
  
  Create platforms for global and industrial partnerships.
  
  Strengthen academic contributions through high-quality publications, conferences, and knowledge transfer.
  
  
  Key Functional Areas
  
  Research Projects
  
  The RDC actively coordinates and monitors research projects funded by national and international agencies such as:
  
  UGC, DST, ICSSR, ICMR, DBT, CSIR, AICTE, ICAR, and SERB
  
  Several major and minor research projects are ongoing across departments in areas like climate resilience, renewable energy, agricultural innovation, biotechnology, education reform, and rural development.
  
  Faculty and research scholars regularly publish in UGC-CARE, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals.
  
  
  Consultancy Projects
  
  RDC facilitates faculty-industry collaboration through:
  
  Government consultancy projects with departments such as Jal Shakti, Urban Development, and Rural Affairs.
  
  CSR-funded programs in areas of water conservation, digital literacy, tribal development, and women’s entrepreneurship.
  
  Technical advisory and impact assessment consultancies for NGOs, MSMEs, and district-level agencies.
  
  Development of knowledge solutions and training modules for school education, health services, and governance models.
  
  
  International and Foreign Collaborations
  
  Bundelkhand University actively collaborates with foreign academic and research institutions for:
  
  Joint research programs and student/faculty exchanges
  
  Participation in global knowledge platforms such as Study in India, ICCR fellowships, and international conferences
  
  Strategic alliances with universities in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East for research capacity building and policy-based cooperation
  
  The RDC assists foreign visiting faculty and scholars through visa support, collaboration proposals, and project coordination.
  
  Industry-Academia Partnerships
  
  Collaborative projects with industries in food processing, agriculture, natural resources, media, and education technology
  
  Engagement through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for curriculum design, internships, product testing, and prototype development
  
  Functioning of Bundelkhand University Active Startup Incubation Council (BASIC)—a DST and UP Government-supported unit that has incubated over 18 startups in areas like bio-fertilizers, AI-based learning, eco-tourism, and local crafts
  
  Technical support and R&D solutions for industrial partners under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives
  
  
  Infrastructure and Institutional Support
  
  IIT Kanpur – Virtual Lab Regional Centre
  
  DST-sponsored Advanced Analytical & Animal Research Facility
  
  Media Lab & Studio for research in communication, digital media, and journalism
  
  Geological Museum and GIS Lab
  
  Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for academic rigor and integrity
  
  Geo-portal with over 32,000 trees tagged, showcasing environmental sustainability through research
  
  
  Recent Highlights
  
  Participation in NIRF Innovation and Research Ranking, QS Ranking, and THE Impact Ranking
  
  Funding received from DST, UGC-STRIDE, RUSA, ICSSR, and PM-USHA
  
  Ongoing international collaborative projects on indigenous knowledge systems, digital heritage, eco-entrepreneurship, and climate-smart agriculture
  
  Patents and publications across interdisciplinary research areas
  
  
  Contact & Collaboration
  
  Prof. S.P Singh Director -Research. Research and Development Cell (RDC)
  Bundelkhand University, Jhansi – 284128, Uttar Pradesh, India
  Email: rdcell@bujhansi.ac.in
  Website: www.bujhansi.ac.in

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