INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS

Lalit Narayan Mithila University

Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga – 846008

(Estd. 2015)

Website: www.lnmu.ac.in

Our Source of Inspiration

Senile Pains- Our Concern

Background and Vision

In the given perspective of recent initiative of Department of Education, Ministry of Human

Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi towards achieving the objective of

implementing the provisions of National Policy on Older Persons(1999) through UGC/Universities

as contained in the letter of the Joint secretary(HE) addressed to the Chairman, University Grants

Commission, New Delhi vide D.O.F No. 13-17/2013-PN.1 Dated the 16th July 2014, setting up of

Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar,

Darbhanga 846008 as an independent Centre of Advanced learning in multidisciplinary areas of

Gerontology and Geriatrics at par other University Departments with sole objective to promote

Ageing Studies and Research and cater to the needs of underprivileged elderly segment of the

society under University outreach programme and commitment for regional development is

resolved. The task of the University is not merely to impart teaching, hold examinations and confer

degrees to pass outs, but it is its social obligation to link the academic programmes with progression

of most vulnerable segment of the society. Quite notably, the proposal is in consonance with

extension policies of the University to popularize Ageing Science in the given backdrop of graying of

nations and identification of the new discipline as one of the major thrust areas by the UGC and

MHRD.

IGG is contemplated to strengthen teaching of Gerontology as one of the elective papers in M.Sc.

Zoology curriculum from the academic session 2002-04 and UGC-sponsored P.G. Diploma in

Geriatric Care under the Innovative Programme-Teaching and Research in Emerging and

Interdisciplinary Areas during the XI plan period from the academic session 2010-11. It is in priority

of LNMU to take this upcoming University on the Ageing map of India.

Academic Programmes

It is in IGG plans to provide a platform to both young and old generation and take effort for taking

sensitized and trained care providers to the elderly segment of the society. Besides Geriatric

consultancy/counseling ,academic assistance to students pursuing Ageing Research or needing

guidance in Biological Ageing, Geropsychology, Social Ageing or allied specialization areas, IGG

offers.

One Year Certificate Course in Gerontechnology and proposes to undertake 2-Year M.Sc. Course in

Gerontology and Geriatrics of interdisciplinary nature under Faculty of Science with necessary

approval apart from carrying out IGNOU-sponsored One Year P.G. Diploma in Geriatric

Medicine(PGDGM) under joint collaboration of LNMU and IGNOU. IGG plans also include holding of

Seminars/Symposia etc. from time to time and intends to generate facilities of Day Care Centre for

Elderly.

P.G. Diploma Course in Geriatric Care

Consequent to approval of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi for implementation of P.G.

Diploma Course (One Year) in Geriatric Cunder the Innovative Programme-Teaching and Research in

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas during XI Plan Period for five years (2010-2015) vide UGC

Sanction Letter No. F. 14-19/2009(Inno/ASIST) Dated 30 Sep 2009 and implemented from the

Academic Session 2010-11 at the University Department of Zoology, L. N. Mithila University,

Darbhanga as the Nodal Centre, running of this academic programme from the Academic Session

2013-14 onwards is attached to the Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, L.N. Mithila University,

Darbhanga. This is heartwarming to note that approval of the Hon’ble Chancellor, Universities of

Bihar has been obtained for the Draft Ordinance and Regulation of P.G. Diploma in Geriatric Care as

communicated by the OSD( Judl.),Governor’s Secretariat, Raj Bhawan, Patna.

Course Features

Post Graduate Diploma Course (One Year) in Geriatric care has been designed keeping in mind the

salient demographic transition of elderly population in terms of increasing percentage the world

over and the pressing need to focused attention to the senile age segment faced with wide-ranging

physical/physiological decrements and psycho-social incompatibilities. The new teaching

programme carries both innovative and creative components with multidisciplinary approach.

Commencement of a full-fledged course dedicated to elderly issues is a demand-driven initiative. It

is especially gratifying to record that LNMU has been offering Gerontology as an optional/special

paper in M.Sc. Zoology(Final) curriculum ever since 2003-04 session in tune with the national/global

requirements in the thrust area in the science of Ageing.

Course Name : Post Graduate Diploma (One Year) in Geriatric Care

Eligibility : High Second Class(55% and above)

Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences

(Gerontology, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Neuroscience)

and Social Sciences ( Psychology, Anthropology, Home Science)

from any recognized University. Age as on July 01 of the

admission year 22 years minimum and 35 years maximum

Intake Capacity : 16(Sixteen)

Reservation in Admission : For SC,ST,and OBC categories as per existing Government

Policies/University Norms.

Selection Procedure

On the basis of marks obtained at the Qualifying Examination besides Aptitude Test and/or Personal

Interview. Written Test, if conducted, shall consist of 50 multiple choice type questions related to

biological and social sciences and shall be of one hour duration. Written Test, if conducted, shall

comprise preliminary questions on Graying of Nations, Demography of Ageing, Societal and Familial

Changes, Behavioral Alterations, Physical and physiological Decline, Age-associated Disorders,

Balance Diet etc.

Course Module

Paper I (Theory) : Full Marks 100/Examination Duration 3 Hours

Paper II (Theory) : Full Marks 100/Examination Duration 3 Hours

Paper III (Project Work) : Full Marks 100

a. Dissertation 60 Marks

b. Presentation 40 Marks

Enrolled students in a group of four will be required to carry out Team Project Work on a topic

selected from the general areas of studies throughout the course.

However, each student will have to make individual oral presentation of the project work during

Paper III examination. Some of the suggested areas for undertaking project work elderly issues are

listed below:-

1. Senior Citizens and their Familial/Societal Problems

2. Nutritional Status and Life Style of Elderly

3. Patho-physiology of Ageing

4. Psycho-clinical Problems and Geriatric Management

5. Communicable Disease Manifestation in Old Age

Examination

University Examination will be held at the end of the session. Each theory paper shall have a total of

nine questions comprising one compulsory question of multiple choice type and eight elective

questions of subjective/descriptive type. Besides the compulsory question .candidates will have to

answer four subjective questions. All questions in both the papers shall carry equal marks (20 each).

Dissertation prepared as per the standardized format and submitted in duplicate in Partial

fulfillment of the course in Paper III prior to commencement of examinations of theory papers shall

be evaluated by the set of two examiners comprising one external and one internal.

Result Publication

Final result will be declared on the basis of marks obtained in all the three papers viz. Paper I, Paper

II and Paper III. The criteria of result declaration will be as under:-

Pass- 36% minimum in theory papers and 40% minimum in dissertation paper.

Second Class-45% (minimum)

First Class- 60 % (minimum)

Teaching

Core Faculty/Resource Persons/Guest Faculty will be associated with the teaching and dissertation

work, as and when required, in view of the multidisciplinary nature of the programme. Eminent

Professors, senior scientists and distinguished resource persons with experience in the subject area

from other departments of this University will be invited as per the provisions laid down in the UGC

guidelines. Elderly guests and care providers will also be invited for sharing their concern with the

learners in view of the innovative and creative component of the course.

Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

• Periodic Appraisal Tests

• Regular Seminars/GD on

Elderly Issues

• Communication with the Elderly

Guests/Care Providers

• Avenues for participation in

various sports and games and

cultural activities organized by the

Department/University.

Future Prospect

Successful completion of this course will generate sensitized care providers for the elderly. In

view of the Govt. of India initiative on establishment of National Institute of Ageing along with

several Regional Centres and a nation-wide network of Old Age Homes, such trained

individuals shall be available for the various part time/full time recruitments. Geriatric wards

in the Government Hospitals/Private Nursing Homes may offer additional opportunities.

Further, the course provides a natural extension of the subject last studied into teaching and

/or research areas. And finally, the programme is set to mould the minds of growing adults

who should view the ‘Aged” not a social /familial liability, but as an obligation in return to

their contributions made to the community.

One Year Certificate Course in Gerontechnology

In view of enormous societal relevance of Gerontechnology, an interdisciplinary discipline

linking available and developing technologies to the expectations and needs of ageing

population, introduction of one year Certificate Course in Gerontechnology is demand-driven.

It is expected to impart knowledge about application of technology for the benefit of older

persons and propagate the need of adoption of healthy food habit, high physical activity level

and active social participation for enhancing longevity with good quality of life and minimizing

dependency on children and care providers. In this backdrop, it is in high demand to

undertake a teaching programme of enormous utility for students from all streams with the

primary objective to sensitize the young generation towards care of the Aged.

The Course comprises of two semesters each carrying two theory and one

Project/Dissertation paper and conducted at the Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, L. N.

Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga.

Admission

On the basis of merit decided on marks obtained at the Board/University Examinations taken

and Interview conducted

Intake

Forty, minimum number of students to run the programme-Ten

Eligibility

U.G. in any discipline with minimum marks in aggregate as below:-

For General Category 55%

For OBC Category 50%

For SC/ST Category 45%

Reservation

Strictly in accordance with reservation rules of the Government/University norms

Age Limits

A maximum of 35 years for General and OBC categories with a relaxation of five years

will be admissible to SC/ST categories

Faculty

It will be the responsibility of the Director, IGG. He will hire competent faculty/

resource persons on payment basis for each lecture of one hour duration strictly as per the

UGC guidelines or revised from time to time and ensure smooth conductance of the Course

Examination and Result Publication

On successful completion of the course during the stipulated time frame, the

University will conduct the End Semester Examination and publish the results. The Director,

IGG will be required to submit panel of setters/examiners to the Controller of Examinations

duly approved by the Vice Chancellor.

Pass marks in theory and Dissertation papers will be 40 out of 100. A student will be

required to obtain 40% in each paper for qualifying for the award of Certificate. Those who

secure 45% and below 60% shall be awarded Second division and those who secure 60% or

more in aggregate will be declared to have passed in First Division.

Job Potential

Pass outs with acquired knowledge of the phenomenon of Ageing can better serve

their parents and grandparents. They have immense scope of employment as care providers

in Old Age Homes and as researchers in undertaking studies and research in the field of their

expertise.

Day Care Centre

• Registration of a maximum of nine senior citizens in DCC for a period of 3 months shall

be done after reviewing ‘letter of Intent’ received on plain paper detailing personal,

academic and professional profile on first come first served basis.

• Registered members upon remission of a nominal registration fee of Rs 300/- only

shall be allowed to visit IGG Day Care Centre for 3 hours on each working day, read

Newspapers and magazines in the reading room, interact and deliberate on pertinent

geriatric and societal issues.

• Care Provider for elderly may be engaged by the University through outsourcing to

assist in the smooth functioning of the DCC.

• Selection of senior citizens will be based on themes decided for the different DCC

batches in the disciplines of Medicine/Science/ Humanities/ Social Sciences or

alternatively a heterogeneous group of senior citizens may be considered for

exclusively academic and healthy discussions and interactions leading to valuable data

base for the benefit of the students of Ageing Science.

• IGG reserves the right to discontinue the programme or continue with minor

innovative improvements at any stage if so deemed necessary.

• The Care Provider associated with DCC will maintain attendance of DCC members and

attend to them during hours of their stay in IGG.

Geriatric Consultancy

• The Director, IGG may be allowed to accept request for geriatric consultancy from

desirous senior citizens, meet a maximum of three elderly persons on a pre-intimated

date twice a month ,listen to their problems and advice them suitably.

• If need be, the Director, IGG may seek opinion of experts/collaborators agreed to

support the programme.

• Based on output of the programme, issues such that its discontinuation, continuation

with Improvement, constitution of the panel of Experts/Counselors, honorarium to

Panelists/Counselors, fee for geriatric consultancy etc may be will be taken into

account for consideration of adoption.

ARDSI Darbhanga Chapter

• In the light of requirements as laid down in the document provided by the National

Office, Director IGG is permitted to seek administrative permission for constitution of

a Support Group of five members, open a bank Account in the name of ‘ARDSI

Darbhanga Chapter’ for joint operation with the Registrar for maintaining income

from registration and Chapter expenses as per the directions provided therein.

Archives

PGDGC Enrolments

Session: 2010-11

Name : Avinash Kumar

Guardian's Name : Ram Chandra Mehta

Roll No. : 01

Name : Kanchan Kumari

Guardian's Name : Vinay Chandra Choud.

Roll No. : 02

Name : Nutan Kumari

Guardian's Name :Ashok Kumar

Paswan

Roll No. : 03

Name : Manoj Madhukar

Guardian's Name : Yogendra Chaudhary

Roll No.: 04

Name : Rahul Prakash

Guardian's Name : Devendra Pd. Chaud.

Roll No. : 05

Name : Reena Kumari

Guardian's Name:Narendra Nr. Choudhary

Roll No. : 06

Name: Kaushal Kumar Mahto

Guardian's Name : Baua Lal Mandal

Roll No. : 07

Name : Amit Kumar Mishra

Guardian's Name : Shashibhushan Mishra

Roll No. : 08

Name : Bandana Kumari

Guardian's Name : Pawan Kr. Dutta

Roll No. : 09

Name : Prince Kumar

Guardian’s Name : Subodh Kr. Suman

Roll No. :10

Name : Manishankar Jha

Guardian's Name : Dr. Vidyanath Jha

Roll No. : 11

Name : Manish Ranjan

Guardian's Name : Raj Kumar Singh

Roll No. :12

Name : Kumari Chhaya

Guardian's Name : Uday Nr. Chaubey

Roll No. : 13

Name : Prashant Kumar Singh

Guardian's Name : Ravindra Kumar

Roll No. : 14

Name : Puja Kumari

Guardian's Name : Vijay Prasad Gupta

Roll No. : 15

Name : Namrata Kumari

Guardian's Name : Ajit Kumar Thakur

Roll No. : 16

Session : 2011-12

Name : Kali Charan Mishra

Guardian's Name : Amar Nath Mishra

Roll No. : 01

Name : Prabhakar Kr. Singh

Guardian's Name : Shashi Bhushan Singh

Roll No. : 02

Name : Shankar Kr. Ram

Guardian's Name : Vinod Ram

Roll No. : 03

Name : Neha Kumari

Guardian's Name : Radha Krishna Pandey

Roll No.: 04

Name : Sarita

Guardian's Name : Shiva Nandan Jha

Roll No. : 05

Name : Sushma Kumari

Guardian's Name : Narendra Nr. Choudhary

Roll No. : 06

Name: Sushma Bharti

Guardian's Name : Baua Lal Mandal

Roll No. : 07

Name : Surabhi Shivani

Guardian's Name : Jata Shankar Lal

Roll No. : 08

Name : Rupam Kumari

Guardian's Name : Amitabh Kr. Lal Das

Roll No. : 09

Name : Meena Kumari Ray

Guardian’s Name : Narayan Ray

Roll No. :10

Name : Abinash Kumar

Guardian's Name : Ashok Kumar

Panjiyar Roll No. : 11

Name : Shubham

Guardian's Name : Kameshwar Jha

Roll No. :12

Name : Md. Monowwaruzzaman

Guardian's Name : M.S. Qumruzzaman

Roll No. : 13

Session: 2012-13

Name : Ranjeeta Kumari

Guardian's Name: Maha Kant Jha

Roll No. : 01

Name : Ranju Kumari

Guardian's Name : Binod Kumar

Roll No. : 02

Name : Ranjeeta Kumari

Guardian's Name: Bishwanath Mahto

Roll No. : 03

Name : Gunjan Kumari

Guardian's Name: Rameshwar Sah

Roll No.: 04

Name : Ramesh Kumar Paswan

Guardian's Name: Jiwachh Paswan

Roll No. : 05

Name : Bibha Kumari

Guardian's Name Name:

Satyanarayan Kumar Das

Roll No. : 06

Name: Vijay Kumar Shrivastava

Guardian's Name:

Dhrub Prasad Shrivastava

Roll No. : 07

Name : Navin Kumar Navendu

Guardian’s Name : Vishwa Nath Kapar

Roll No. : 08

Name : Nishant Kumar Das

Guardian's Name: Lt. Ramesh Chandra

Das

Roll No. : 09

Name : Richa Rag

Guardian's Name: Suresh Chandra Jha

Roll No. :10

Name : Saiagufa Shahid

Guardian's Name: Shahid Reza

Roll No. : 11

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Senior cop offers tips on caring elders - Students of geriatric care course attend lecture, to visit Varanasi & Darbhanga for project

JITENDRA KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA

Darbhanga, July 25: A police officer today donned the cloak of a professor to give tips to students of Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) on ways to take care of the elderly.

Senior superintendent of Police (SSP) Vikas Vaibhav delivered a lecture on “Recent measures for redressal of elderly grievances” to the students of postgraduate diploma in geriatric care (PGDGC) in the LNMU zoology department.

The zoology department of LNMU conducts the PGDGC programme sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC). In the first batch, 16 students took admission in the 2010-11 academic session. Later, the academic council and the syndicate of LNMU also approved the programme. This course is unique because it is only being offered by LNMU in the state.

During the lecture, Vaibhav, who was the guest lecturer, acquainted the students with various needs of the elderly, particularly medical, psychological and social needs. Persons, who take care of the elderly, have to pay attention on these needs. Vaibhav has already opened senior citizens’ cells at all police stations of Darbhanga.

Vaibhav told The Telegraph: “We have opened senior citizens’ cells under every police station so that we could instil a sense of security and confidence in the elderly. Now, they do not hesitate to visit police stations to share their personal problems and those of the neighbours.”

He added: “Students of PGDGC, who are well aware of the theoretical aspects of ways to take care of old people, could be of immense help if involved in senior

citizens’ cells. They could particularly help on the medical and psychological fronts because of their specialisation.”

Chhaya Kumari and Pooja Kumari, both PGDGC students in LNMU, said they gained confidence on interacting with the senior police officer and after listening to his concepts on taking care of the elderly.

“The syllabus of the course enriches students theoretically and practically for taking care of old people and today’s lecture gave us a new lease of life, which would help build our career,” Pooja said.

PGDGC course co-ordinator Bhaweshwar Singh said: “The multi-disciplinary PGDGC course demands faculties of various departments to groom our students who are likely to become care givers of old people. Visiting faculties of many universities come to brief the students on the course contents, while two groups of students would be sent to Varanasi for their project work and other groups would pursue their projects in Darbhanga.”

He added: “We are in touch with some non-government organisations for placement of these students. We have got the approval of the academic council and syndicate of LNMU.

Students attend the lecture by senior superintendent of police Vikas Vaibhav (above) in Darbhanga on Monday. Pictures by Mohan Mahato

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