Dr. Rajbir Solanki – Visionary Educator, Social Reformer & Academic Leader

Prof. (Dr.) Rajbir Solanki

Chief Adviser

Former Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University (CRSU), Jind
A distinguished academic leader with decades of experience in university administration, academic reforms, and national-level educational policymaking.

Ph.D. in Human Resource Management
Former Professor, University of Delhi
30+ Years of Academic & Administrative Experience

The Inspiring Legacy of Prof. (Dr.) Rajbir Solanki

Few individuals embody the spirit of service and leadership as profoundly as Dr. Rajbir Solanki. A visionary educator and social reformer, Dr. Solanki has dedicated over four decades to uplifting communities, empowering youth, and transforming education. Whether it’s the quiet corners of a rural library he established or the boardrooms of universities he led as Vice-Chancellor, his relentless efforts have left an indelible mark on society.

Dr. Rajbir Solanki, Chairperson of Delhi College of Vocational Studies & Research, University of Delhi, is a celebrated educator, social reformer, and administrator whose career spans over four decades. His exceptional contributions to education and community development have made a lasting impact, particularly in empowering underprivileged communities.

Dr. Solanki’s commitment to social welfare is evident through his grassroots initiatives. One of his most impactful projects is the free library in Baprola village, which provides books, internet facilities, and a conducive learning environment for students. This initiative has helped thousands of youth prepare for competitive exams, with many securing government jobs. Recognizing the importance of holistic community development, he has actively worked to foster social harmony, gender equality, and cultural preservation in Delhi’s rural areas.

During the Gujarat earthquake, Dr. Solanki showcased his humanitarian spirit by making significant contributions to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. His dedication to public welfare extends to conducting numerous career counseling sessions, guiding students toward meaningful opportunities, and promoting health awareness in marginalized communities. As Patron-in-Chief of the Indian Gramin Cricket League and National President of the Bhartiya Gramin Parishad, he has provided platforms for rural youth to engage in sports and leadership development.

Parallel to his social work, Dr. Solanki has excelled in academics. He served as Vice-Chancellor of Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, and Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, where he implemented reforms to enhance educational standards and governance. Previously, he held leadership roles at Maharaja Surajmal Institute and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College, University of Delhi. A Ph.D. graduate from the prestigious Delhi School of Economics, Dr. Solanki has published extensively, with hundreds of research papers, books, and articles to his credit. He has also mentored numerous Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars and handled major research projects.

Dr. Solanki’s contributions extend to higher education governance. He has been a member of the UPSC Civil Services Interview Board, the UPSC Evaluation Committee, and various selection boards at the central and state levels. His work as Chairman or member of committees for the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Delhi University highlights his role in shaping academic policies.

His outstanding contributions to society and education have earned him numerous accolades, including the Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Smriti Rashtriya Shikshak Samman, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award, Best Teacher Award (2024-25), and Maharishi Patanjali Smriti Rashtriya Manav Ratan Samman. These awards underscore his lifelong commitment to education and social service.

Dr. Solanki’s philosophy of integrating education with social welfare reflects his belief in empowering communities for sustainable development. As a yoga enthusiast and advocate of holistic living, he inspires others to adopt a balanced approach to life.

Whether through academic leadership, grassroots initiatives, or policy contributions, Dr. Rajbir Solanki exemplifies the transformative power of education and social service. His visionary work continues to uplift communities and inspire future generations.

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION HELD

1. Vice- Chancellor, Chaudhry Ranbir Singh University, Jind (HR) 2. Vice- Chancellor, Chaudhry Devi Lal University, Sirsa (HR) 3. Professor & Chairperson, Department of Commerce, CRS University, Jind (HR.) • Dean of Colleges, CRS University. • Dean, Academic Affairs, CRS University. • Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, CRS University. 4. Worked as Professor and Director, Maharaja Surajmal Institute, GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi. 5. Acted as Principal (Professor’s Grade), Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University.

ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE

(i) Chairman Search Committee for Selection of Vice Chancellor in Universities. (ii) UGC Observer in the Selection Committee, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar • Member/Advisor, UPSC - Personality Test Board for Civil Services Interviews. (May 2005) • Advisor/Member, Interview Board, Staff Selection Commission, (April 2006, Dec 2009) • Member, Interview Board; Section Officers, GGSIPU Delhi.(June,2005) • Member, Screening Committee, Transport Department, Govt. of NCT Delhi (03 March, 2011) • Member, Interview Board, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi (July,2000) • Member, Selection Committees for appointment / Promotion of Lecturers in 1. Swami Shraddhannd College, Delhi University. 2. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University. 3. Maharaja Surajmal Institute, GGSIP University, Delhi. • Member Academic Council, CRS University, Jind (HR.) • Member, Executive Council, CRS University, Jind (HR.) • Member, CRS University Court, Jind (HR.) • Member, Digital India Campaign Committee, CRS University, Jind • Coordinator, Recruitment Cell, CRS University, Jind. • Member, Workload Committee, CRS University, Jind. • Director, Youth Red Cross Society, CRS University, Jind. (Member, Indian Red Cross Society, Haryana State Branch) • Governor’s nominee in Selection Committees, GJU of Science & Technology, Hisar(HR.) • Governor’s nominee in Selection Committees, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra(HR.) • Governor’s nominee in Selection Committees, BPS University, Khanpur, Sonipat(HR.) • Governor’s nominee, CDL University Court, CDLU, Sirsa (HR.) • VC nominee, Governing Body, MLRS College of Education (Govt. Aided) Charkhi Dadri (HR.) • VC nominee, Governing Body, RLS College of Education, (Govt. Aided), Sidhrawali (HR.) • VC nominee, Governing Body, Tikaram College of Education(Govt. Aided) Sonipat (HR.) • Member, Delhi University Court (5 years) • Member, Academic Council, Delhi University (2 years) • Commissioned NCC Officer (Naval Wing) – Lt. Commander (Major) (21 years) • Bursar, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University (3 years) • Co-ordinator, IGNOU Study Centre (6 years) • Member Secretary, Governing Body, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University (9 years) • Member Selection Committee for appointment of Professor in CRSU, Jind; KUK; GJU. • VC nominee in Selection Committees of various colleges of CRS University, Jind. • VC nominee in Inspection Committees of various colleges of CRS University, Jind. • Member, Investment Committee, CRS University, Jind. • Convener, UGC 12(B) Committee for Central Assistance • Convener, Rules and Regulations Framing Committee, CRSU vide Secretary to Governor Compliance. • Convener, Soft Copy Finalization Committee of University Act 28 of 2014 (vide DHE Compliance) • Convener University Degree Design and Paper Committee, CRSU, Jind • Convener, Time Table, Library committee and Proctor of BR Ambedkar College, DU. • Member, Governing Body 1) Maharaja Surajmal Institute, GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi 2) Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, GGSIPU, Delhi 3) Delhi College of Advanced Studies, GGSIPU, Delhi 4) Delhi College of Vocational Studies and Research, SCERT, Delhi 5) State Council for Educational Research and Training, Delhi Government • Member, Inspection Committee, Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi • Member, Academic Council, R.B. Management Institute, Bareilly (U.P.) • Member, Faculty of Commerce, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (2000-03) • Member, Faculty of Commerce and Business, Delhi School of Economics, University Of Delhi (1994-96) • Member, Central Admission Grievance Committee, Delhi University (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99) • Member, Standing Committee (Students), University of Delhi (1995-97) • Member, Course Allocation Committee, University of Delhi (1998) • Member, Examination Remuneration Revision Committee, D.U (1997) • Member, Inspection Committee for introduction of new courses in various Colleges of Delhi University (1997-98) • Member, Inspection Committee, CCS Meerut University, Meerut. • Member, Inspection Committee, Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, UP • Member, Admission Committee, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi (1997-98; 1998-99) • Member, UGC Review Committee for Xth Plans Allocation • Member, DU committee for Infrastructure Development in Delhi Government Colleges for enhancement of intake, w.e.f. 2006-07 onward • Chief Warden, Laxmi Bai Girls Hostel, CRS University, Jind (HR.) • Member Technical Advisory Group, CRSU (Gender Related Issues Women and Child Development Department Compliance) • Member Digital India Campaign Committee, CRSU, Jind.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching of Human Resource Management, Organization Behavior, and General Management to BCom (Hons.), MCom, MHROD (MBA) classes as Permanent Faculty at SSNC and BRAC, DU and Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University – 37 years

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

• Life Member, All India Commerce Association (AICA). (1997-99). • Life Member, National HRD Network, New Delhi Chapter, a professional body of HR Managers and academics in India. • Chief Editor, Samay Sarokar (04 years), B.R. Ambedkar College Delhi, with editorials on contemporary issues. • Member, Editorial Board, NICE Journal of Business, NICE Management College, Merrut • Member Editorial Board, SAR Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi • Chairmen, Society for Vocational Education (Spreading Vocational Education in Rural Delhi)

MEMBERSHIPS

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE RESEARCH SUPERVISION

• M.Phil: A Study in Job Satisfaction of Night Shift Workforce (in selected organizations), Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics (1983) • Ph.D: Satisfaction and Productivity of Night Shift Work Force, Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics (1995) • Principal Investigator: UGC sponsored Major Research Project entitled Employability of Vocational Education Students; A Case Study (2006) • Supervised Ph.D. on " Knowledge Process Outsourcing: “A Study of Human o Resource, Opportunities and Challenges" by Ms. Disha Sachdeva; GGSIPU, Delhi. • Supervised Ph.D on "A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction of Health Practitioners in Government and Private Hospitals in NCT, Delhi"; by Mr. Rakesh Kumar NIMS University, Jaipur-303121 Spervised Ph.D on Workforce Diversity and Its impact on Productivity in Banking Sector by Ms.Ankita Saxena; UP Technical University, Lucknow • Supervised Ph.D on " Impact Analysis of E-Governance in Uttrakhand" by Vidhu Nath Saxena; Uttrakhand Technical University, Dehradun • Supervised M.Phil. on "Effect of Internet on Business Sectors in India- A Study of Online Business in India" by Manu Sharma, Vinayaka Missions University, Salem (Tamil Nadu) • Supervised M.Phil. on " A study of Job Satisfaction of Teachers of Self Financed Management Institutes In Delhi" by Rekha Gulia, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai • Research Projects by MBA (IGNOU) Students • Research Projects by MHROD students, Dept. Of Commerce, University of Delhi • Research Projects for B.Com (Hons.) Students, BR Ambedkar College, University of Delhi • Conducted Viva-voce of Ph.D.: 1) Bundelkhand University, Jhansi(U.P.) 2) Guru Jambeshwar University, Hissar, (HR.) 3) Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttrakhand. 4) Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Ruhelkhand University, Barelley (U.P.) 5) GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi 6) Ch. Devi Lal University, Sirsa (HR)

PUBLICATIONS BOOKS / ARTICLES

• Author; Marketing of Financial Products and Services, Galgotia Publishing Co., Delhi (2014) • Author/Member, CBSE (NCERT), Business Studies Part-I for XI class (2007) • Author/Member, CBSE (NCERT), Business Studies Part-II for XII class (2007) • Author; Productivity and Work Schedule: An Empirical Study of Night Shift Workforce in HRD: Vision and Directions for 21 Century Ed. SPDR, New Delhi (1999) • Author; Night Work: Socio-Economic Effects, Shri Sai Printographers, Delhi (2001) • Where do we stand on Labour Reforms? Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi; Vol.17 No.214, (February,2009) • HR Practice Scenario in Indian KPOs, Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal; Vol.1, No.2. (June 2009) (ISSN: 1947-5667) • Vocational Education: building the nation brick by brick, Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi;Vol.17 No.204 (March 2008) • Economy Overheating: Real or Imaginary, Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi; Vol.16 No.190(January 2007) • Why Kill the Cement Industry? Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region New Delhi; Vol.16 No.193, PP.36-39.(April 2007) • India's Economic Growth: Real or Imaginary", Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-16, No.190, pp.53-58. (January 2007) • What is Wrong With AIBP?, Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-15, No.182, pp.18-22.(April 2006) • Rural India: India's Emerging Consumer Market, Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-15, No.179, pp.43-47.(January 2006) • India-China - Opening A New Chapter of Cooperation; Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-14, No.172, pp.40-43.(April 2005) • VAT Gainers & Losers; Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-14, No.170, pp.40-44.(Feb 2005) • What is Happening to Pension Reforms? Sar Economist: The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-14, No.173-74, pp.40-44.(May-January 2005) • Economic Faith of Ch. Charan Singh's Budget; Suraj Sujan, SMES, New Delhi, Vol.-11,pp.-5-6(August 2004) • Deliberations on Banking Seminar, Sar Economist, The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol- 14, No. 163, (July, 2004) • Promotion of Tourism for Economic Prosperity in SAARC Countries; Peace and Development Digest, FPSD New Delhi, Vol.4 No.4, (Aug-Oct 2004) • Book Review, Suraj Sujan, SMES, Delhi.(May, 2004) • TQM in Higher Education, Delhi Business Review: An International Journal of Society for Human Transformation & Research, New Delhi, Vol-5, No.1, (January-June, 2004) • Developing A Wholesome Personality; Suraj Sujan, SMES, New Delhi, Vol.-4, pp.-7-8.(January, 2004) • Racing Against Body Clock; Sar Economist, The Magazine of South Asian Region, New Delhi, Vol-13, No.155-56, pp.46-48.(Aug-Sep 2003) • Human Cost of Night Work, Awards Digest; A Journal of Labour Legislation, N.L.I, Ministry of Labour, India, Vol-XXIX-7-8, pp.175-83.(July-Aug. 2003) • Human Rights and The Role of Mass Media; Samay Sarokar, New Delhi (April 2001) • Leadership Crisis in Higher Education; Samay Sarokar, New Delhi (Feb-March 2001) • Ucch Shiksha – Status and Direction, Samay Sarokar, New Delhi (Nov-Dec 2000)

CITATIONS / AWARDS

• International Felicitation and WEC-IIEE-IA EWP Award conferred on the occasion of 50th year of India's Independence during 6th World Environment Conference on 21-23 December 1997. • Human Rights Millennium Award by International Association of Education for World Peace (an affiliate of UN -ECOSOC, UNDPI, UNCED, UNICEF, UNESCO) presented at India International Centre, New Delhi on 27 December, 2002 by Justice Rangnath Mishra, Former CJI • Best Citizen of India Award, International Publishing House, New Delhi (2001) • Bharat Jyoti Samman -2001; India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, presented on 30th May 2001 at India International Centre, New Delhi. • Certificate of Excellence for Health Awareness and Education jointly by Eye Care Awareness Foundation, Delhi Medical Association and Lions Club of New Delhi Alknanda. • Dr. Radhakrishnan Smriti Rashtriya Shikshak Samman by All India Freelance Journalist & Writer's Association (Regd.) on 3rd September 2005 at Shah Auditorium, New Delhi. • Best Teacher Award by Uday Samajik Sanskritik Manch (Regd.) on 26th October 2005, New Delhi • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award for contribution in the filed of education by International Eminent Educationists Forum of India on 5th September, 2007, New Delhi • Maharishi Patanjali Smrirti Rashtriya Manav Ratan Samman by Manav Kalyan Yog Va Prakritik Chikitsa Evam Shiksha Sanstan, 2006, Delhi