Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 10: The University of Jammu today signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agrinnovate India Ltd, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
This first-of-its-kind collaboration will give faculty, researchers and students at JU an opportunity to commercialize and transfer the technologies developed in the University.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the office of Vice-Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai. The MoU was signed by Dr Praveen Malik CEO, Agrinnovate India Ltd and Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, JU.
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies; Prof Yashpal Sharma, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences; Dr Susheel Verma, Professor, Department of Botany; Prof Sanjana Kaul, Director, School of Biotechnology; Prof B K Bajaj, Incharge IPR cell; Prof Jyoti Vakhlu, Innovator of the technologies and Dhruv Agnihotri, Business Manager, Agrinnovate India Ltd.
The MoU signing ceremony was followed by a meeting on techno-commercial evaluation of the innovative technology developed by Metagenomic laboratory, School of Biotechnology, JU. The meeting was chaired by Vice Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai.
Earlier in the day, a workshop was conducted by School of Biotechnology, JU in collaboration with Agrinnovate India Ltd. The workshop commenced with the inaugural session wherein Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, JU was the chief guest for the event. Guests of honor of the event were Dr Praveen Malik, CEO, Agrinnovate India Ltd and Prof Yashpal Sharma, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences.
Speaking at the event, Prof Neelu Rohmetra emphasized upon need by the Universities to take up research problems in such a way that they culminate in some kind of the product, process that is useful for the society. She also emphasized on the need for researchers to collaborate across disciplines.
Dr Praveen Malik emphasized the company’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry. He advised the students to focus on translational research and the product development so that the solutions can be beneficial to the end-users.
The welcome address was presented by Prof Sanjana Kaul, Director, School of Biotechnology, JU. Prof Jyoti Vakhlu briefed the audience about the agenda of the workshop. The formal vote of thanks was presented by Prof Madhulika Bhagat. Proceedings of the event were carried out by Kirti Bhagat and Priya Pandita.
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