Institution Represented: Desh Bhagat University (DBU), Mandi Gobindgarh

University Representatives:

• Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor
• Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor

Key Engagement: Participation in a high-level Executive Meeting and Strategic Dialogue

Diplomatic Interaction: Met with Hon. Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Canada

Official Submission:

• DBU presented a formal collaboration note to the Minister
• Document highlighted DBU’s vision, academic strengths, and international outlook
• Proposed Areas of Cooperation:
• Education and Academic Innovation
• Research and Knowledge Creation
• Technology and Emerging Domains
• Energy and Hydrogen
• Agri-Tech
• Skill Development
• Collaboration Focus:
• Joint academic programs
• Collaborative research initiatives
• Student and faculty mobility
• Industry-linked skill development
• Innovation-driven partnerships

Objective: Strengthen academic, research, and industry ties between India and Alberta while preparing a future-ready global workforce

Mandi Gobindgarh, February 9: Desh Bhagat University (DBU) participated in the Alberta (Canada) – India Diplomatic State Visit 2026 held in Chandigarh, reaffirming its commitment to global academic collaboration and international engagement. Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor, and Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor, represented the university at a high-level Executive Meeting and Strategic Dialogue, where they interacted with Hon. Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Canada. During the meeting, the university leadership formally presented an official collaboration note outlining DBU’s vision, academic strengths, and proposed areas of cooperation between India and Alberta. The document highlighted key strategic pillars including education and academic innovation, research and knowledge creation, technology and emerging domains, energy and hydrogen, agri-tech, and skill development. DBU expressed readiness to undertake joint academic programs, collaborative research initiatives, student and faculty mobility, industry-linked skill development, and innovation-driven partnerships. These initiatives aim to align with global best practices, strengthen academic and industry linkages, and prepare a future-ready workforce while deepening institutional ties between India and Alberta.