Review Meeting of RUSA and PM-USHA Institutions
(Focus: NSS Training College, Ottapalam Participation)
1. Event Title
Review Meeting of RUSA and PM-USHA Institutions
2. Date and Time
Date: 9th January 2026
Time: 10:45 AM
3. Venue
Venue: Kaviprathibha Hall, Academic Block
Host Institution: St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Kerala
4. Organising Authority
The review meeting was conducted under the Higher Education Department initiatives focusing on RUSA and PM-USHA institutional progress monitoring.
5. Dignitaries / Key Officials (as displayed in event screen)
Dr. Sharmila Mary Joseph IAS
Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala
Shri. Sudhir K, IAS
Director of Collegiate Education & State Project Coordinator, RUSA
6. Purpose of the Review Meeting
The meeting was organised to:
Review the progress of RUSA 2.0 Infrastructure Grants in colleges
Assess fund utilisation and implementation status
Evaluate project execution timelines and pending works
Ensure compliance in procurement, documentation, UC submission and audit readiness
Review institutional updates under PM-USHA
7. Participation Details (NSS Training College, Ottapalam)
Institution: NSS Training College, Ottapalam
Scheme: RUSA 2.0 – Infrastructure Grants to Colleges
Institution Code: C-8228
Representative: Dr. K. S. Sajan
Role: BOG Member (Board of Governance Member)
Dr. K. S. Sajan attended the meeting in person and represented the institution officially during the review proceedings.
8. Key Institutional Status Highlighted
As per the official district-wise progress details shown in the provided documents (Palakkad section):
NSS Training College, Ottapalam (C-8228)
Amount Utilised / Progress Value: ₹1,54,74,330
Progress Percentage: 77.37%
This reflects strong performance in project execution and utilisation under RUSA 2.0.
9. Major Contributions by Dr. K. S. Sajan (BOG Member)
Dr. K. S. Sajan contributed actively to the meeting by:
Presenting progress of RUSA-supported infrastructure activities
Highlighting current utilisation status and completion percentage
Discussing pending works, project execution requirements, and timelines
Ensuring alignment with RUSA norms and financial procedures
Emphasising readiness for compliance requirements such as:
progress reports
photographic evidence
utilisation certificate (UC)
audit documentation
10. Proceedings and Observations
The event was conducted in a formal review format using:
stage and dais arrangement
podium/microphone system
large LED presentation screen showing event details and dignitaries
The arrangements supported systematic institutional review discussions and monitoring.
11. Decisions / Directions from the Review Meeting
General directions provided during the meeting included:
Complete pending infrastructure works without delay
Ensure proper tender and procurement compliance
Submit progress reports periodically
Maintain accurate financial documentation for audit purposes
Ensure timely submission of UC and supporting documents
12. Conclusion
The Review Meeting of RUSA and PM-USHA Institutions held at St. Thomas College, Thrissur, served as an effective monitoring forum for institutional progress. NSS Training College, Ottapalam participated significantly through the presence of Dr. K. S. Sajan (BOG Member). The institution’s strong progress level (77.37%) under RUSA 2.0 infrastructure grants was acknowledged as positive. The meeting reinforced timely completion, proper documentation, and strict adherence to RUSA procedures for successful completion of the sanctioned projects.