MP varsity introduces 'digital thesis' concept for researchers

In a bid to stop the flow of traditional hard-bound copies of dissertations and save trees, the Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University has introduced a novel idea, as per which PhD researchers and post-graduate students can now submit their thesis in digital formats.

Talking to PTI on Sunday, Vice Chancellor of this Jabalpur-based university, Dr R S Sharma, said the students can now submit the PDF file of their thesis instead of the traditional format.

"We are implementing this innovation of digital thesis with a view to protect the environment. This will also save money for the PhD researchers and post-graduate students. Now, these students can submit their thesis in PDF format instead of the paper thesis," he said.

Not only this, the work of checking the theses will also be conducted online, he added.

Sharma claimed that the Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University is the first higher education institute in the state to implement this innovative idea.

The move will