Munjal Shah on institutional support
From Prof Munjal Interview · · Yoganand Garimella
“In 1977, when faculty were almost on strike due to lack of housing, Mr. J. Tata, president of the court, personally provided 50 lakh rupees immediately, which helped diffuse the situation and led to further government grants.”
On , Munjal Shah, Investor Relations Officer at SYNAPTICS INC, spoke about institutional support during Prof Munjal Interview on Yoganand Garimella.
About Munjal Shah
Munjal Shah, Investor Relations Officer at Synaptics, appeared in a 2011 interview titled "Prof Munjal Interview." During the interview, Shah discussed his career and views on education. He stated that a government scholarship "completely changed my career" and that he was selected for a lectureship without an interview because he "developed special algorithms for linear dynamical systems applied to vibrations and acoustics mufflers." Shah also expressed opinions on changes in education, saying that "the introduction of objective type questions in entrance exams removed synthetic and thinking power from students." Shah commented on the role of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), stating that the institution has "played a big role in institution building in India" and that he personally feels IISc "should not get into undergraduate teaching but continue to strengthen master's and PhD programs." He noted that the institute's "best achievement...has been human resources development" and that it was "the first among all IITs to start application of science and technology in rural areas."