Section 4 in Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar Act, 2015
4. Objects of University.
- The overarching objectives of the University, in general, shall be to advance the education in the field of public health at diploma and degree levels, and at post-graduate levels including doctoral and post-doctoral levels, and to carry on research and consultancy in the area of public health as well as to develop and disseminate knowledge and create awareness about health, and in particular, shall be-(i)to establish a Centre of Excellence in the field of public health and allied fields, and attract the best talents at national and international level;(ii)to undertake multi-disciplinary education, research and development and to become a resource centre in the service of the society and the profession by developing knowledge in biostatistics, epidemiology, health services administration, health policy, public health, health management, health education, medical social work, occupational health/occupational medicine, industrial health, behavioural science, environmental health, community health, health insurance, etc. 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, Government 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 surrounding public health and equip them to deal successfully with a variety of challenges and opportunities;(v)to give training to teachers as well as non-teachers and Government officials and to impart education in the area of public health;(vi)to advance and disseminate knowledge, learning, impart training and provide for research and consultancy, in all areas related to public health and related areas including promoting and ensuring capacity building in public health education, training and research;(vii)to strengthen the health systems and build capacity of health workforce in the State of Gujarat and other States;(viii)to develop physical facilities and services in terms of buildings, equipment, research laboratories, studios, other materials and support systems for effective teaching of courses and programs, and for conduct of research and all other related activities;(ix)to establish campuses to pursue the objects of the University within and outside India;(x)to build a strong infrastructure and a high quality faculty for training professionals in public health and related disciplines in order to equip the country and the State of Gujarat with a large and qualified workforce for health and related activities;(xi)to raise financial resources by contributions, donations, grants or loan? from government agencies, industries, other organisations and private individuals, for the effective functioning of the educational, research, publications and related functions of the University;(xii)to conduct field-research, surveys and studies to document, analyse and study the behavioural patterns and causes and effects of public health related measures;(xiii)to undertake publication activities to document and disseminate course material, research findings and other related matters pertaining to the developed and natural environment;(xiv)to develop collaborative programmes with similar institutions within and outside India having similar interests in fields of research, course development, sharing of faculties, exchange of faculties and students and such other fields;(xv)to prepare through education, training and collaborative research, a team of professionals with a multidisciplinary background, specialising in public health, community medicine, epidemiology, biostatisticians, public health- nurses, medical microbiologists, environmental health officers, public health inspectors, public health engineers, public health lawyers, sociologists, community development workers, and other experts in the field of public health;(xvi)to open, found, establish, promote, set-up, maintain, assist, support and/or, help in setting up, running and/or, maintaining of libraries, research centers, laboratories and information services to promote and facilitate the aims and objectives of the University;(xvii)to acquire patents or licenses for general or specific purposes of all inventions or improvements or designs or innovations developed by the University and to sell, lease such patents or licences;(xviii)to evolve, devise, undertake, implement, promote, support and/or, coordinate strategies, plans and partnerships in association with various individuals, institutions, associations, international and national bodies and countries, non-governmental organisations, Government of India and State Governments, corporate bodies, bilateral and multilateral agencies, focusing on but not limited to, public health education in general, addressing capacity building in public health, driving public health oriented research and consultancy initiatives for shaping public health policies, creating higher standards of public health, and offering customised programmes to approach and address the public health needs of the country in general and the State of Gujarat and neighbouring States in particular;(xix)to take special measures to facilitate student and faculty exchanges between institutions across the world in the field of public health so as to improve the quality of teaching and learning and make it of global standards;(xx)to attract further awareness and social attention on the multiple dimensions of health including physical, mental and social well being through training, education, preparation of audio-video materials and their broadcasting on various channels or media;(xxi)to promote public health measures including nutrition, yoga, healthy lifestyle, alcohol and drug prevention, tobacco control, accident prevention, and particularly, hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in the society, to contribute positively to the health of the society and an increase in life expectancy and the quality of life;(xxii)to address public health inequalities due to individual behaviour and risk factors due to population such as inequality, poverty and a lack of education;(xxiii)to build highly competent group of professionals having strong knowledge of base and expertise in understanding assessing, analyzing and evaluating broad range of public health issues prevalent in community and society;(xxiv)to promote the fundamental duties enshrined under article 51A of the Constitution of India;(xxv)to assist Governments, through teams of experts, in preparing and implementing public health policies and programmes at the State and national level;(xxvi)to make the field of public health more accessible to the general public as well as professionals from across different disciplines through conferences, workshops, and an extensive internet presence through social media and health blogs;(xxvii)to work with the Central and State Governments as well as civil society organisations and the private sector with a view to creating meaningful career prospects and opportunities for public health professionals;(xxviii)to undertake, organise, assist, promote, support and coordinate the various activities aimed at creating and stimulating an awareness to address the increasing health challenges faced by India in general and the State of Gujarat and neighbouring States in particular, especially in rural and underserved areas.
