Signing Authorities:

The MoU was signed by Dr. Rajat Sandhir (Director, PI-RAHI) and Dr. Parveen Bansal (Dean R&D, DBU).

Event Origin:

The collaboration stemmed from “Syn-Pharma”, an event organized by PI-RAHI.

Visionary Leadership:

The initiative was conceptualized under Dr. Jatinder Kaur Arora, a national awardee for women empowerment in science and technology.

University Support:

Strong backing provided by Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor, and Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, Vice Chancellor of DBU.

International Focus:

Mr. Arun Malik (Director, International Relations) and Ms. Neha (COO) emphasized the global dimension of the partnership.

Plans to implement capacity-building programs in Namibia, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Future Plan:

A joint event focused on challenges and collaboration in the Ayush industry is in the pipeline.

Impact:

The MoU aims to foster research, innovation, global academic collaboration, and industry engagement.

Desh Bhagat University (DBU) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PI-RAHI, a collaborative initiative of Panjab University and IIT Ropar. The MoU, signed by Dr. Rajat Sandhir and Dr. Parveen Bansal, originated from the “Syn-Pharma” event and was conceptualized under the leadership of Dr. Jatinder Kaur Arora, renowned for her contributions to women empowerment through science and technology. With support from DBU Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Vice Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, the partnership emphasizes research, innovation, and global outreach. Key contributors Mr. Arun Malik and Ms. Neha highlighted the international scope, including capacity-building initiatives in African nations. As part of the collaboration, both institutions will soon co-host a focused discussion on the Ayush industry, marking a significant step toward strengthening academic-industry linkages and global cooperation.