Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 29: The University of Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/S ICT Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step towards enhancing skill development, industry-relevant training, and academic research.
The signing ceremony took place in the virtual presence of Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, and Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu.
The MoU was formally signed by V Srikant, CEO, ICT Academy, and Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, University of Jammu. On behalf of the University, Centre for IT Enabled Services & Management (CITES) and Skill, Incubation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC) shall function as the Nodal Offices for this collaboration.
Congratulating both institutions on this collaboration, Satish Sharma emphasized that this MoU is a significant milestone in the area of skill and technology. He assured full support in making this endeavour successful for the benefit of students and other stakeholders of Jammu & Kashmir.
Prof Umesh Rai highlighted the broader scope of the MoU, stating that under this partnership, ICT Academy will conduct industry-relevant training programs for faculty and students; facilitate partner programs for the University; provide free online access to ICTACT Research Journals; offer expert guidance to align university curriculum with current industry requirements etc.
V Srikant, CEO of ICT Academy, provided an overview of the organization, noting that ICT Academy focuses on developing next-generation teachers and creating industry-ready students, particularly in tier 2 and tier 3 cities and rural areas.
Dr Ginny Dogra, Director, Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), provided insights into the objectives of signing the MoU. The event was attended by senior university officials, including: Prof Neelu Rohmetra (Dean Research Studies), Prof J P Singh Joorel (Dean Academic Affairs), Prof Naresh Padha (Professor in Physics), Prof Vibhakar Mansotra (HoD, Department of Computer Science), Prof Alka Sharma (Director, SIIEDC), Prof Rahul Gupta (Rector, Bhaderwah Campus), Prof Arvind Jasrotia (Rector, Kathua Campus), Prof K S Charak, Prof Garima Gupta, Prof Shallu Sehgal (Faculty of SIIEDC), Prof Sushil Sharma (HoD, Department of Electronics) and Dr Guneet Singh Sudan (Director, Centre for IT Enabled Services & Management).
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