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NIT Srinagar, CUK host first G20 University Connect programme
The G20 University Connect programme was organised by the department of politics and governance and the School of Business Studies, Central University Kashmir (CUK), in collaboration with NIT, Srinagar.
The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar, in collaboration with the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) on Wednesday hosted the first G20 University Connect programme aimed at engaging young minds and share their innovations.
The event was organised by the department of politics and governance and the School of Business Studies, Central University Kashmir, in collaboration with NIT, Srinagar.
Under the G20 presidency, the theme of the programme was ‘advertise your innovation contest’ and students from both CUK and NIT, Srinagar, were given opportunities to explain their innovative ideas within the stipulated time.
Director, NIT, Srinagar, Rakesh Sehgal said the university connect programme is aimed to spread India’s G20 presidency and encourage students to go for innovations.
“Such programmes aim at connecting our students and exploring their innovative ideas and perspectives on G-20-related topics. The greatest challenges can be resolved by acting together,” he said.
Registrar, NIT, Srinagar, Prof Syed Kaiser Bukhari said the theme for the G20 - “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is aimed at promoting a universal sense of oneness and address the challenges that mankind faces today. “We should not only host such programmes on the campus but also train students to become brand ambassadors of G20 Presidency programme so that they can disseminate more information among the people,” he said, adding that the NIT, Srinagar, takes pride in hosting such events and is committed to bridging the gap between society and technology.
“G20 has many aspects and there are a lot of themes that have been covered already by some educational institutions. This programme is aimed at engaging the young generation to resolve global issues led by technological advances in research and development in India,” Prof Farooq Ahmad Shah, vice-chancellor, Central University Kashmir, said in his message.
