Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous) has always been committed to develop intellectual base through quality research of both faculty and students. In this context, Research Development Centre in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell organized Faculty Development Program on “Research Project Formulation”. Dr Sudhir Kumar, Dean, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi was the resource person. Dr Sudhir during his address highlighted a series of steps involved in effective project formulation. He emphasized on systematic planning and careful selection of topic of research.  To this effect, he further talked about the application of knowledge, skill, tools and techniques in the project formulation. He also further discussed significant project characteristics including its formulation, conceptualization, planning and execution phase. Dr Sudhir also appreciated the KMV’ s initiatives to uplift academic standards towards excellence by developing new age innovative, value-added courses and programs.  Principal Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi extended her gratitude to the resource person for imparting important information on the subject to the faculty members. She averred that such events help the faculty in developing their understanding of the research& will also motivate them to pursue research into their subjects. Madam Principal lauded the efforts of Research Development Centre& IQAC for successfully organizing the Faculty Development Program to facilitate ongoing research in the institution.