Impact of Capital Expenditures on Academic Excellence and Institutional Growth in NIRF-Ranked Universities

Debdas Mondal

doi:10.70112/ajist-2024.14.2.4225

Authors

Debdas Mondal Department of Library and Information Science, Sardar Patel University, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70112/ajist-2024.14.2.4225

Keywords:

Capital Investments, Library Enhancements, Faculty Development, Sponsored Projects, Strategic Resource Allocation

Abstract

This investigation explores the influence of capital investments on library enhancements, faculty development, and sponsored projects at a top-ranked NIRF university. Despite varied expenditures, some universities exhibited unexpected performance outcomes. Strategies for improving performance are suggested, with an emphasis on the significance of research investment for enhancing overall rankings. The study highlights the impact of capital investments on academic excellence and institutional advancement, advocating for strategic resource allocation to ensure sustained growth and success. Data on annual capital expenditures for the library, seminar and workshop expenses, total faculty count, and sponsored project amounts from 2016 to 2019 were gathered from the NIRF website (https://www.nirfindia.org). The findings underscore the significant impact of capital investments on library enhancements, faculty development, and sponsored projects within a top-ranked university. These results highlight the importance of strategic resource allocation in fostering academic excellence and innovation. Moving forward, administrators should consider these insights when planning future investments to ensure continued growth and success.

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