Section 4 in The Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Act, 2005
4. Objects of University.
- The objects of the University in general, shall be to conduct educational, training, distance and continuing education programmes at diploma and degree levels and at post-graduate levels including doctoral level and carry on research and consultancy in the areas of developed and natural environment for the human society and related disciplines including arts, science and culture and in particular, shall be,-(i)to establish a Centre of Excellence in its areas of relevance and attract the best talents at national and international level;(ii)to undertake educational, research and development activities and to become a Resource Centre in the service of the society and the profession by developing data bases and reference in design, planning, technology, services and management and develop curricula, syllabi and all related facilities for the conduct of the same, and for its recognition and approval from National and International Accreditation Boards or Agencies for the purposes of employment or further education;(iii)to establish close linkage with profession and industry at the national and international level and to make teaching, training, and research at the University relevant to the needs of the society;(iv)to impart the students holistic value based education and concerns about societal issues in its areas of relevance and equip them to deal successfully with a variety of challenges and opportunities;(v)to develop physical facilities and services in terms of buildings, equipment, materials and support systems for effective teaching of courses and programmes, and for conduct of research and all other related activities;(vi)to raise financial resources by contributions, donations, grants or loans from Government agencies, industries and private individuals, for the effective functioning of the educational, research, publications and related functions of the University;(vii)to establish campuses to pursue the objects of the University within or without the country;(viii)to conduct distance education through various media including electronic media and virtual class-rooms;(ix)to undertake publication activities to document and disseminate course material, research findings and other related matters pertaining to the developed and natural environment;(x)to develop collaborative programmes with the like-minded institutions within and without the country having similar interests in the fields of research, course development, sharing of faculties, exchange of faculties and students and such other fields.
