Honour for SRM Chancellor
Chennai, Feb 20 : SRM University Chancellor T R Pachamuthu was conferred with a doctorate degree by the Birmingham City University.
A SRM University release here today said Mr Pachamuthu was conferred the honour yesterday by the Faculty of Technology, Engineering and Environment, Birmingham City University in recognition of the excellent work rendered by him in the field of Engineering and Technology Education.
The BCU, in its citation, detailed the 'extraordinary work' done by Mr Pachamuthu and his family in bringing education closer to the people of India.
In his acceptance speech, a delighted Mr Pachamuthu said he was greatly honoured by the conferrement of the Doctorate and said it was a honour for the SRM University. Stressing on the need for multi-dimensional curriculam, Mr Pachamuthu said the curriculam should be split to meet needs of the modern day.
He said 50 per cent of the time should be allocated for reading compulsory subjects, 25 per cent on related electives and the balance 25 per cent on fulfilling the needs of one's passion.
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