MDU can emerge as a hub to solve the challenges of Delhi-NCR: Lt Gen TS Sandhu
ROHTAK: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday urged Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) to position itself as a hub for developing research-based solutions to challenges faced by the Delhi-NCR region, stressing that universities must align their research with the needs of society to remain globally relevant.Interacting with the academic community of the university, Lt Gen Sandhu said that the changing global landscape demanded problem-oriented research focusing on local, regional and national issues. He advocated stronger collaboration between universities and industry, saying such partnerships would drive innovation and improve the overall standing of Indian higher education institutions. “The future identity of Indian universities will be defined through global networking and meaningful research,” he said.Describing MDU as an institution with immense potential, Lt Gen Sandhu said its location in the National Capital Region provided a strategic advantage for interdisciplinary research and innovation. He urged the university to focus on priority areas such as biosciences, green energy, environmental conservation, pollution control, health and agriculture. Referring to India’s aging population, he said assisted healthcare for the elderly would emerge as a major challenge and called for sustained research to develop practical solutions. He also encouraged the university to invite leading national and international experts for regular interactions with students and faculty to promote academic excellence.Lt Gen Sandhu also praised the university’s green campus, describing it as a model of environmental sustainability.Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Milap Punia, welcomed the Lieutenant Governor and highlighted the university’s recent achievements in academics, research and sports. He said MDU alumni had made significant contributions to the armed forces, academia, corporate sector and scientific research, while its athletes had won honors in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. He added that the university was expanding problem-oriented research, especially in biosciences and pharmaceutical sciences, and was preparing a comprehensive roadmap to further strengthen teaching and research. MDU Dean of Academic Affairs (DAA), Professor AS Maan and other university officials also shared their views during the interactive session.
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