Current Vacancy - Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization

Current Vacancy - Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization


Designation: Director

Job Description:

1-Post Name  :  Director

Qualifications  : -   Ph.D in Science, Engineering or Management (with Science & Technology background) first class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree with very good academic record throughout.

Experience : - 15 years’ teaching or research in industry or rural technology Development, of which 5 years should be at the level of Chief Scientific Officer.An outstanding Engineer/Technocrat/ Scientist working in industry or Non Government Organisation (NGO)/ Research Laboratory with established reputation and who has made significant contribution to the field of rural industrialisation, but not having a Ph.D Degree or first class in preceding degree would also be considered in exceptional cases.

Age limit  : 62years

Company Profile:

 The AIVIA soon got reorganized in Maganwadi, a spacious orchard belonging to Seth Jamanalal Bajaji. Gandhiji stayed here with Kasturba during 1934-36 and supervised the works of AIVIA.

Soon Maganwadi became a hub of rural industrial activity and a centre to coordinate industrial experiences and knowledge from all parts of the country with focus on research, production, training, extension, organization propaganda and publication.
AIVIA succeeded in reviving and nurturing a number of rural industries through science and technology. Paddy husking, flour grinding, oil pressing, bee keeping, palm gur making, paper making, soap making, village pottery, paints and ink making, Magan Dipa were some of the initial directions.

The new processes, techniques and machines were brought to the knowledge of the public through exhibitions. AIVIA also struggled to bring about a transformation in the villages in terms of sanitation, improved diet, indigenous healthcare and local resource based employment.

Desired Profile:

How to Apply: Application forms in the prescribed proforma posted in the following websites (www.msme.gov.in; www.kvic.org.in and www.mgiri.org) along with the information / particulars supported by attested copies of certificate in support of age, educational qualification, etc., alongwith passport size photograph (full name to be written on backside), (originals of all the certificates to be produced later on) should reach Shri Angshuman Dey, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Room No.275-D, Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi-110011, by 02.08.2011 and for candidates belonging to NER, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of HP, the Union Territories of A&N Islands & Lakshadweep by 09.08.2011

Last Date: 02-08-2011

Education:  ph.D

Location  : New Delhi



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