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CU Campus - The Department of Commerce at Chandigarh University’s University School of Business (USB) has recently been awarded a ₹12 lakh research grant by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) under the Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. The grant will fund research focused on advancements in Financial Technology (FinTech), a rapidly evolving field with significant potential for economic and social impact in India.
The research project will be led by Dr. Munish Gupta as the principal investigator, with Dr. Nitin Pathak and Dr. Amita Chaudhary joining as key members of the research team. This grant acknowledges the team’s commitment to contributing to the growth of FinTech solutions that align with India’s developmental vision for 2047.
Expressing appreciation for the recognition, Dr. Gupta and his team stated that the ICSSR grant would allow them to explore innovative applications within FinTech. Their research aims to support a stronger, tech-driven financial ecosystem, fostering advancements that could benefit a wide range of stakeholders in the economy.
This grant represents a step forward in Chandigarh University’s goal to encourage scholarly research that can drive technological and economic progress. The university extended its best wishes to the research team, anticipating impactful findings that will contribute to the evolving FinTech landscape.
The ICSSR’s Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative focuses on funding projects that align with long-term national goals and emphasizes the role of research in shaping a forward-looking India. The support awarded to the Chandigarh University team highlights the growing emphasis on FinTech’s role within the nation’s future developmental agenda.