Latest news with #NationalConferenceofViceChancellors
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
National VC Conference: UP Governor calls for universities' active contribution in national progress
NOIDA: At the valedictory session of the two-day National Conference of Vice Chancellors hosted by Amity University Noida on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel called on higher education institutions to extend their responsibilities beyond academics and contribute actively to national development. The event was organised by AIU to mark its 100th year. The conference brought together over 500 vice chancellors from across India. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo) Addressing the gathering on Tuesday, Patel stressed that universities must engage in grassroots interventions, including primary and secondary education, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation. 'Universities across the world are doing well in their respective fields, but they should also take up challenges like curbing malnutrition and working on the lack of basic health services,' said Patel, adding that skill development is crucial, not just for students, but even for vice chancellors. She underlined the importance of empowering women, aiming for zero poverty, and stressed that academic MoUs must go beyond ceremonial gestures to enable real learning exchange. Reflecting on India's rich scientific and cultural legacy, she said, 'Our vision is to make India a developed nation and a Vishwaguru. We must instil pride in our children about India's ancient discoveries and promote and disseminate knowledge.' 'The world is looking at India with new expectations, and we aim to make India a global superpower by 2047,' said Founder president, Amity Education Group, Dr Ashok K Chauhan, thanking the governor for her presence. 'The governor's commitment to national development is truly exemplary,' said president of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak. The event was organised by AIU to mark its 100th year. The conference brought together over 500 vice chancellors from across India. Patel congratulated AIU on completing 100 years and planted a sapling in the campus under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. District magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar, Manish Kumar Verma, AIU secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal, and Noida authority officials among other dignitaries were present for the conference.
The Print
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
VP Dhankhar to inaugurate National Conference of Vice Chancellors in Noida on Monday
The conference will be attended by around 300 vice chancellors from across the country while about 200 will attend through virtual mode. The theme of the two-day national conference of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is 'Envisioning Future Higher Education: The Pivotal Role of India'. Noida, Jun 22 (PTI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the National Conference of Vice Chancellors to celebrate 100 years of establishment of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at Amity University in Noida on Monday. Talking to PTI, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor Amity University, UP, said, 'Inaugural session of the conference will be graced by Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Monday, at Amity University, Noida along with Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group.' She added that the Vice President will unveil a commemorative Coffee Table Book depicting 100 years of excellence of AIU in higher education. 'Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh will be the Chief Guest during Valedictory Session on Tuesday,' she added. Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, President, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), shared, 'The Conference will be attended by around 300 vice chancellors from all over India in person, and about 200 vice chancellors will attend the conference through virtual mode.' 'The conference will also be attended by officials from various Government of India ministries, and representatives from apex bodies such as AICTE, NAAC, NDSC, ICAR, among others, as speakers,' he added. Pathak added that the conference will focus on the main outcomes which will lead to the declaration of a comprehensive action plan for the transformation of higher education in India and by bringing a policy paper on 'Future of Higher Education'. PTI COR NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
