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Prof (Dr) Dulal Panda, Director, NIPER Mohali, interacting with students and learning about their science exhibits during the National Science Day event at Chandigarh University. Mohali : “India today is changing rapidly. The startup culture is reshaping academia. Even if a small fraction of students starts thinking not merely as job seekers but as job creators, they can transform the nation. Today, infrastructure in Indian institutions rivals that of leading global universities. We must use it fully. Many top global technology companies were founded by students with strong ideas, sometimes even before completing their degrees. Today, India has the required infrastructure that can support similar dreams. You can live the American dream while staying in India build companies, do excellent science and flourish on your own ideas,” said Prof Dulal Panda, Director, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali during the National Science Day event organized on ...

  Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) & Chancellor Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu along with EduTech Entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala & Social Influencer Ankur Warikoo and Rouble Nagi, Awardee, Global Teacher Prize 2026 inaugurating India's first AI Fest at Chandigarh University. Marking a historic step in positioning Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a driving force for innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive national development, Chandigarh University organized India’s first ‘AI Fest - 2026’ to empower young innovators, strengthen the AI start-up ecosystem and transform bold and scalable ideas into technology-driven solutions to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat.  The mega initiative brought together global entrepreneurs, policymakers, AI leaders, corporates, academia, researchers, startups, and student innovators in a powerful convergence of technology, talent, and transformative ideas.  The grand inauguration of AI Fest 2026 was held in the esteemed...

The event held in the sprawling premises of Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh with more than 40 Vice Chancellors along with Directors, Principals and Head of Institutions in presence. The programme had been divided into 3 Phases: Phase 1: Launch of Viksit Bharat @2047 Ideas & Address by Hon’ble Prime Minister Phase 2: Two Panel Discussion on Empowered Indian and Good Governance & Security Phase 3: Address by Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh Attendees from Chandigarh University: Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Manpreet Singh Manna, attended the event with his team including Prof. (Dr.) O.P. Midha, Director UILS, Prof. (Dr.) Nilesh Arora, Director USB, Prof. (Dr.) Aashita Chadha, Director UILAH, Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Malhotra, Additional Director Computing, Prof. (Dr.) Gyanender Singh Goindi, Head of Department. Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi Ji virtually launched the Viksit Bahart @2047. In his speech, he emphasized that India is currently in the go...