Excelsior Correspondent
CHANDIGARH, Jan 9: LEAD (LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central University of Haryana, marking a significant step towards strengthening academic collaboration, research-based policy advocacy, inclusive development initiatives, and national integration.
The MoU was formally signed between Prof. (Dr.) Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Haryana, and Harinder Gupta, convener, LEAD, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University. Also present on the occasion were LEAD Board Members CA Rajeev Gupta and Sanjeev Sharma, along with Prof. Simran, Faculty Member, Central University of Haryana, and other senior faculty members from Panjab University and the Central University of Haryana.
Under this MoU, LEAD and the Central University of Haryana will work collaboratively in areas such as research, policy studies, academic exchanges, seminars, conferences, capacity-building programs, and community outreach initiatives. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic research and grassroots realities by promoting evidence-based dialogue on issues including economic growth, education, employment, healthcare, tourism, renewable energy, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
Harinder Gupta, convener, LEAD, stated that the MoU reflects LEAD’s commitment to engaging with premier academic institutions to promote informed dialogue, innovative solutions, and long-term developmental strategies for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He noted that the collaboration would also provide opportunities for students and researchers to engage with policy-oriented projects and field-based studies.
LEAD is a first-of-its-kind citizens’ initiative, comprising like-minded professionals, experts, academicians, entrepreneurs, and social thinkers, dedicated to promoting sustainable, inclusive, and region-specific development models for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Through strategic partnerships, LEAD seeks to encourage constructive dialogue, research-driven advocacy, and participatory development.
LEAD has already signed MoUs with several premier institutions, including the University of Jammu, Central University of Jammu, SKUAST-Jammu, University of Ladakh, IIT Jammu, IIM Jammu, CIBS-Leh, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (Haryana), Cluster University of Jammu, JKTPO, NAREDCO and J&K Sports Council.
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