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<title>Birla Global University and Microsoft Research India Organize Joint Conclave on Innovation and Research</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bhubaneswar, March 9, 2026 — In an important step toward preparing Odisha&#039;s higher education system for the artificial intelligence era, Birla Global University (BGU) partnered with Microsoft Research India to host a one-day Leadership Conclave titled “Transformation of Higher Education in the Age of AI.” The event drew academic leaders from 26 universities and colleges across the state, creating a platform for candid discussions on how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and institutional structures.
Participants examined the limitations of traditional early education models and how AI tools are fundamentally altering the delivery of knowledge. Conversations emphasized the need for ethical AI integration—ensuring fairness, accountability, and inclusivity—while promoting cross-disciplinary approaches and collaborative learning environments that better prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
A major outcome of the conclave was broad support for the Odisha University Compact, a proposed federated framework designed to foster cooperation among institutions while preserving each one&#039;s autonomy. Under this model, universities could share academic resources, facilitate faculty exchanges, and establish interdisciplinary working groups. Students would gain greater flexibility by earning credits across partner institutions, enabling a more modular and personalized higher education experience.
The Compact aligns closely with the Ekalavya Model, which blends AI-driven innovations with modern pedagogical methods such as project-based and portfolio-based learning. This approach recognizes incremental achievements through micro-credentials, allowing students to accumulate credits from short modules and practical tasks. Proponents argue these elements modernize conventional systems by prioritizing skill development, collaboration, and continuous academic growth in an AI-influenced landscape.
The program featured technical insights and forward-looking perspectives from key speakers. Dr. Manohar Swaminathan, Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research India, led workshops on the Pluriversity Compact concept and introduced participants to advanced Agentic AI systems. He explored their potential to transform curricula design and create more adaptive, personalized learning environments that respond to individual student needs.
Deewakar Gupta from KPMG India provided context on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI applications in education and the workforce, highlighting compliance challenges and opportunities for responsible adoption.
Academic voices included Prof. Rangin P. Tripathy, Registrar at National Law University Odisha; Prof. Sridevi Guda, Pro-Vice Chancellor at Centurion University of Technology and Management; and Dr. Sanjay Kuanar, Dean of the School of Engineering at BGU. Industry perspectives came from Puspak Patro, CEO of Dynamicweb (Singapore), and Dr. Saiprasanna Behera of CRO Pharma Trendz, who stressed the growing demand for AI-literate graduates and the necessity of tighter academia-industry linkages to align curricula with real-world skill requirements.
The day also celebrated student innovation through the “Agents for Academia” Hackathon award ceremony, where participants showcased creative AI applications aimed at improving various aspects of the education ecosystem—from administrative efficiency to inclusive classroom tools.
The conclave wrapped up with the establishment of a dedicated collaborative working group tasked with translating these ideas into actionable reforms. This initiative positions Birla Global University to lead efforts in building a research-oriented, AI-integrated education system that remains competitive and responsive to future demands.
By bringing together diverse stakeholders—academics, researchers, regulators, and industry professionals—the event underscored a shared recognition: AI is no longer a distant disruptor but an active force requiring thoughtful, collective adaptation in Odisha&#039;s higher education sector. The steps initiated here could set a regional precedent for collaborative, technology-enabled learning models across India. ]]></description>
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<title>Enhancing Scientific Insight: The Rise of AI&#45;Augmented Research in India</title>
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<description><![CDATA[  New Delhi [India], January 9: Large volumes of complex data in research and development labs offer vast potential for scientists in India. Yet the race to finish first by extracting insight is often slowed down by manual data analysis. Indian labs are now turning to AI-enriched solutions, which help streamline research workflows and significantly accelerate established development processes.As investment in research and development (R&amp;D) across many sectors grows, India has emerged as a global powerhouse. For example, according to the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology, the country has experienced a 2.5x growth in scientific publication output over 10 years, a rate that shows no signs of slowing down.The growth in the number of publications is driven by increased research activity, which in turn is generating a significant boost in the volume and complexity of data. In addition, as global research advances, the range of data that laboratories must handle continues to expand - from structures to composition for small molecules and the newest large-molecule modalities. At the same time, open-science principles encourage researchers worldwide to share and collaborate, adding to the range and complexity of the data landscape.Even as the flood of data continues to increase, many labs continue to rely on manual work to unite and analyze data across isolated spreadsheets, databases, and notebooks. For such teams, the insights that help to drive the “decide” step of the “design-make-test-decide” research cycle are significantly delayed as they wait for data to become available.While manual information processes can produce rich, holistic research insights, the pace of today’s work environment means that electronic tools are essential. Over the years, R&amp;D labs have introduced a variety of systems designed to speed up data analysis, but often these are highly specialized solutions that operate in departmental silos. In addition, a tool tailored to structured data will not work for unstructured data, limiting capacity and capability.As a further complication, although science aims to be an objective discipline, it is natural that researchers view their work through a subjective lens. Hypothesis generation and data interpretation will always be limited by innate human biases. Researchers may subconsciously favor data that confirms their pre-existing beliefs and hypotheses, particularly if counterevidence is difficult to obtain.Working in isolated, fragmented data silos may tend tointroduce human bias and error, as restricted access can become a self-limiting factor, as moving back and forth between databases and paperwork is a slow and labor-intensive process. In some cases, data analysis becomes the most time-consuming step in a research project, taking away from precious time that could be spent on testing and discovery.Introducing a Comprehensive, AI-Powered R&amp;D SolutionRevvity Signals transforms how scientists approach R&amp;D by eliminating bottlenecks through AI-powered data interpretation and decision-making. Signals One™, delivers a comprehensive workflow solution that makes both structured and unstructured data AI-ready, ensuring researchers extract maximum value from their datasets.At its core, Signals One combines Revvity&#039;s Signals data management capabilities, Spotfire™ analytics and generative AI, to enable rapid data retrieval and analysis. The solution automates pattern detection and clustering across large datasets, freeing analysts from labor-intensive manual processes and giving real-time insights for data-driven decision-making. Scientists can leverage guided semantic search to query data using natural language, receiving sub-second responses even from massive databases, to quickly identify the most promising candidates.Embedded generative AI and machine learning capabilities in Signals One revolutionize hypothesis testing and design of experiments (DoE). By reducing personal bias and suggesting optimal test strategies, Signals One helps researchers minimize experimental iterations while maximizing results.For antibody development, Signals One’s specialized AI tools predict structures from sequences, estimate accessible surface areas around potential liabilities, and score candidates on developability metrics. Thus, it allows scientists to focus resources on the most viable designs.Advanced capabilities for small-molecule drug discoveryintegrate ChemDraw® for molecular design alongside comprehensive compound registration and inventory management. Signals One features include matched-molecular pair analysis, chemical clustering and multi-parameter optimization (MPO) dashboards that link compound profiles across critical attributes like potency, selectivity, solubility, permeability and clearance attributes. This integrated approach accelerates the journey from initial concept to high-confidence drug candidates.Signals One’s cloud-native SaaS architecture supports the complete “Design-Make-Test-Decide” lifecycle while enabling seamless multidisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, biology, and modalities. By adhering to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable) data principles, the solution ensures AI-ready data maintains the highest quality standards for reliable, cross-program utility.Boosting Mission-Critical InvestmentAccording to the UN, India ranks 10th in the world for private investment in AI, securing US$ 1.4 billion in 2023. Realizing the potential rewards on offer from AI, the government is stepping up its interest, as the Finance Minister announced at the beginning of 2025 funding for Centers of Excellence forAI in education. Together, India’s private and public sectors can democratize access to AI-powered solutions, enabling the broader scientific community to make the most of cutting-edge analytics.AI-enhanced analytics present an opportunity for Indian R&amp;D labs to shoot ahead of typical modernization and digitalization initiatives. Many global competitors continue to struggle with their digital journeys, as they move from manual processes through spreadsheets and legacy software; Indian labs have the opportunity to entirely reinvent what R&amp;D processes look like, by vaulting straight from manual processes to the new AI-driven world. With AI-supported solutions empowering more wet-lab scientists to make sense of data without relying on analysts, researchers could further streamline operations and boost collaboration.Leveraging AI to Stay Ahead of the CompetitionWith investment in AI solutions on the rise, R&amp;D labs in India can boost efficiency, enhance quality and accelerate development cycles like never before. While human expertise will always remain central to R&amp;D, AI and LLMs can provide rapid suggestions and correlations to amplify insight. In the rapidly changing global research environment, selecting the right technology to support decision-making is crucial.By adopting platforms such as Signals One, researchers in India can accelerate the “design-make-test-decide” cycle, leaving behind the days of copying and pasting information across data silos and spending hours looking for hidden patterns in the data. Rich, intuitively-presented datacorrelations can be at scientists’ fingertips—all while keeping IP safe within the secure Revvity Signals environment.By integrating experimentation in the lab with AI-augmented predictive modeling, researchers can reduce repetitive lab work, quickly extract insights from vast datasets, and spend more time doing what matters most: collaborating and engaging in critical thinking to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. ]]></description>
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<title>Willow Woods Preschool Honoured at National Education Brilliance Awards 2025 for Excellence in Early Childhood Education</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Willow Woods Preschool Honoured at National Education Brilliance Awards 2025 for Excellence in Early Childhood EducationNew Delhi [India], December 24 : Willow Woods Preschool has achieved a significant national milestone by being conferred with the Best Preschool in Telangana award at the prestigious National Education Brilliance Awards &amp; Summit 2025, held at Crowne Plaza, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. The institution was specially recognised for its Innovative Teaching Practices and Best Curriculum Design, placing it among India’s most distinguished educational institutions in the preschool education segment.The National Education Brilliance Awards are known for honouring institutions and education leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment, innovation, and impact in shaping the future of education. The 2025 edition of the summit, themed “Empowering Educators, Transforming Futures,” brought together some of the most eminent personalities from governance, education, healthcare, and public service from across the country.The award ceremony was graced by an illustrious panel of dignitaries. The Chief Guests for the event included Hon’ble Shri Ravikant Ujjain Ji, Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Trilokpuri, Delhi, and Hon’ble Shri Raaj Kumar Anand Ji, Former Minister of Education, Government of Delhi, both of whom delivered felicitations highlighting the importance of innovation and value-based education in India’s evolving learning ecosystem.The event was further honoured by the presence of distinguished Guests of Honour, including Shri Dr. Sant Kumar Chaudhary Ji, Chairman, Shankara Group of Institutions; Shri Dr. (Prof.) B. Srinivas Ji, Secretary, National Medical Commission, New Delhi, and Director General of Medical Education, Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare; Shri Dr. Jeetu Lal Meena Ji, Joint Director, Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Government of India, and Member, Medical Assessment and Rating Board, National Medical Commission; and Shri Dr. Jauhari Lal Ji, Former Director, ONGC. Each of the dignitaries addressed the gathering with felicitations, underscoring the need for strong foundational education and visionary leadership in shaping future generations.The award was proudly received by Jyothi Penumatsa, Director of Willow Woods Preschool, whose leadership and vision have been instrumental in establishing Willow Woods as a benchmark for early childhood education in Telangana. Under her guidance, the preschool has pioneered a child-centric and holistic education model that seamlessly integrates academic readiness with emotional, social, physical, and ethical development. The jury particularly appreciated Willow Woods’ curriculum for its balance of structured learning, play-based methodologies, creativity, values education, and experiential teaching practices.Speaking on the occasion, Jyothi Penumatsa expressed her gratitude for the national recognition, stating that the award is a testament to the dedication of the entire Willow Woods team and the trust and support of parents. She reiterated the institution’s commitment to celebrating childhood while building strong foundations that prepare children not just for school, but for life.This national honour reinforces Willow Woods Preschool’s growing stature as a leading early education institution from Telangana that is making a meaningful impact at the national level. The recognition serves as a strong validation of its philosophy, curriculum design, and innovative teaching practices, and further strengthens its mission to nurture confident, happy, and future-ready learners.With this achievement, Willow Woods Preschool continues to set new standards in preschool education, proudly representing Telangana on a national platform and contributing to India’s vision of excellence in education. ]]></description>
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<title>Navrachana University Concludes 13th Convocation with Dr. Radhakant Padhi’s Powerful Call for ‘Why&#45;Driven Learning’ and Commitment to a Developed India</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], December 15: Navrachana University, Vadodara, successfully concluded its 13th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Navrachana International School, commemorating the achievements of its graduating students. The event was attended by students, parents, faculty members, trustees and senior academic leadership.A total of 844 students from the Schools of Business &amp; Law (SBL), Engineering &amp; Technology (SET), Science (SoS), Environmental Design &amp; Architecture (SEDA), and Liberal Studies &amp; Education (SLSE) under 25 programmes were awarded degrees, marking a graduation success rate of 96%. The graduating cohort comprised 451 female and 393 male students, including 7 PhD awardees and 19 Gold Medallists, making the ceremony a significant academic milestone for the University. The PhD research showcased at the ceremony spanned advanced and emerging areas—from cutting-edge technology to critical issues in healthcare reflecting the University’s growing depth in high-impact research contributions.Degrees were conferred by the University President Shri Rahul Amin and Chairperson Smt. Tejal Amin, in the presence of the Board of Governors, Board of Management and University leadership.Chief Guest’s AddressThe Chief Guest, Dr. Radhakant Padhi, currently working as HAG Professor and HAL Chair Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, and as Associate Faculty at the Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, addressed the graduating batch.In his address, Dr. Padhi urged students to move beyond “what” and “how” and focus on the deeper “why” of learning, reminding them that a university degree is only the first step in an ocean of knowledge. Drawing inspiration from ideas he has explored in his academic and motivational writings, he spoke about the importance of coordinated purpose—much like the precision and harmony required when multiple entities move together towards a shared trajectory—and the value of intentional pauses in one’s journey that allow reflection, recalibration and renewed momentum. He encouraged interdisciplinary learning, humility and urgency in life, remarked that “AI minus I is just A,” and called upon graduates to give back to society and work towards building a developed India with integrity and commitment—every day.Leadership RemarksCongratulating the graduating class, Shri Rahul Amin, President, Navrachana University, encouraged students to carry forward the values of discipline, excellence and responsible leadership as they embark on their professional journeys.Smt. Tejal Amin, Chairperson, Navrachana University, extended her best wishes to the graduates and reiterated the University’s mission to nurture socially responsible and future-ready professionals.Provost’s Presentation of the Annual Report Prof. Pratyush Shankar, Provost, highlighted NUV’s journey from its Vision, Mission and Purpose to the accomplishments of the year. He acknowledged every officer and stakeholder, reflecting the institution’s culture of collective responsibility and transparent academic governance.Vote of ThanksProf. Sandeep Vasant, Registrar, delivered the Vote of Thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the dignitaries, over 1800 guests, faculty members and the graduating students. His closing note captured the spirit of the evening—celebration, humility and a shared commitment to shaping futures with purpose and pride.Accredited with NAAC Grade ‘A’, Navrachana University continues to strengthen its position as an institution committed to academic rigour, innovation and skill-based education. Through its focus on experiential learning, research orientation and industry integration, the University remains dedicated to shaping leaders equipped for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.Visit: https://nuv.ac.in/ ]]></description>
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<title>IIM Sambalpur Welcomes Inaugural MBA Business Analytics and 11th MBA Cohort with Surge in Prior Work Experience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[  “We wish to design a project to make Sambalpur first Sustainable City in India” – Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal – Director IIM SambalpurSambalpur; 03 rd July, 2025: IIM Sambalpur, one of the most progressive and fast-growing IIMs inthe country, renowned for setting standards continues to uphold its commitment towards academicexcellence and diversity. In the latest admissions cycle for the academic year (2025-2027), IIMSambalpur has reported slight increase of 5% in the numbers of engineers admitted compared to non-engineers. This development is evident across both its newly launched MBA in Business Analyticsprogramme as well as the 11th batch of its flagship MBA Programme for 2025–27. In alignment withIIM Sambalpur’s core values - Inclusivity, Integrity and Innovation, IIM Sambalpur’s incoming MBAbatch also comprises three students with physical and mobility challenges.Of the total 363 graduates admitted across both the MBA programmes, 186 which is constituting51.24% of the batch, hold engineering degrees. While non-engineers students’ account for theremaining 48.76%. The preference for technical background is evident in the MBA in BusinessAnalytics (MBABA) programme, where the engineering cohort comprises of 61.70%. However, theflagship MBA programme, reports a nearequal distribution, with 49.68% of graduates fromengineering and 50.32% from nonengineering students. Additionally, the MBABA cohort stands outfor its industry readiness, as 100% of the cohort possess prior work experience, thereby increasing thepractical orientation and applicability of the programme in the evolving business environment.Complementing this academic spread is healthy gender diversity: the incoming batch is 33% femaleand 67% male overall, with the flagship MBA classroom showing 38% women and 62% men, whilethe MBABA pioneers include 5% women and 95% men. Disciplinary variety stretches well beyondengineering—around 20% of students hold commerce and accountancy degrees, 9% come from puresciences, 8% from managementrelated courses and 4% from the arts, with the remainder bringingspecialised qualifications in fields such as agriculture, horticulture, pharmacy, law, journalism,fashion technology, dentistry, hotel and tourism management, and shipping. Seventyfive percent ofthe entire cohort arrive with prior work experience. Within the MBA programme 72% are experiencedhires, while in MBABA everyone has at least a year of industry exposure. For the MBA classspecifically, 4% have under a year of experience, 19% bring onetotwo years, 43% have twotothreeyears, and 6% exceed the threeyear mark; the MBABA group distributes across onetotwo years(49%), twotothree years (36%) and threetofour years (15%). Sectoral representation is equally broad,led by information technology, engineering and industrial roles, banking and financial services, andconsulting, with strong showings from retail and FMCG, education and edtech, pharmaceuticals andhealthcare, sales and marketing, ecommerce, legal services, telecommunications and several nichedomains. In terms of geographical diversity, the batch comes from almost all states and unionterritories of India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In terms of state of domicile,Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for 13% and 12% of the incoming batch, followed by MadhyaPradesh, Odisha, Delhi, West Bengal, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,and Gujarat.Eminent personalities including V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, DARPG, GOI as the Chief Guest; RajivKumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium as the Guest of Honor; Samir Kumar, Country Manager, AmazonIndia as the keynote speaker and Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur along with thefaculty members and Students were present in the inaugural ceremony.During his welcome address focusing on sustainability, Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIMSambalpur highlighted the institution’s establishment by the Government of India in 2015 and said,”India’s rise from the world’s 10th to 4th largest economy is a result of bold reforms like Digital India,Skill India, Startup India, and Make in India. At IIM Sambalpur, we believe it’s time to add one more,‘Brand in India’. Our mission is to make Sambalpur the first sustainable city in India, for which weseek the help and support of the government. As a new-age IIM, we are contributing to this nationalvision by developing leaders who are not just job-seekers, but job-creators with entrepreneurialmindsets. Over the years, we’ve set benchmarks, from achieving near gender parity in MBAadmissions to empowering traditional weavers through the Master Weaver program and introducingAI-enabled classroom discussions, an India-first, and possibly a world-first initiative.” Further headded, “our three ’I’ values, Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusiveness rooted in Indian philosophy,guide us in transforming education with a purpose. And our 3D action lens, Digitalisation,Decarbonisation, and Democratisation of business ensures we are future-ready. IIM Sambalpur is notjust producing managers, but responsible leaders capable of shaping and achieving the vision ofHonorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of Viksit Bharat by @2047.”Shri V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary DARPG, GOI, said, “Across every sector, space, biotech,semiconductors, energy and robotics, India is witnessing an unprecedented technology surge. Our‘Maximum Governance, Minimum Government’ approach is turning that momentum into citizenfirstoutcomes: 100 % paperless central secretariat, the world’s largest AIenabled grievanceredressplatform, and deregulation that trims 20plus outdated compliances so businesses can thrive.” Furtherhe added, “I’m delighted that IIM Sambalpur’s forwardlooking MBA in Business Analytics mirrorsthis national journey, rooted in data, driven by innovation and shaped by ethical leadership. Whenstudents master digital tools, understand policy, and build entrepreneurial mindsets, they don’t justanalyse numbers; they design solutions that simplify lives, power industry and steer India toward aViksit Bharat by 2047.”Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “After 35 years in industry I can tell you: leadershipisn’t found in a handbook, it’s carved by each of us from the inside out. Ask yourself every fortnight:what makes me mad, bad, sad, and glad? The answers will keep you honest while you sculpt yourown statue.” Further he mentioned that, “Come out of your comfort zone, because that is veryimportant to grow. Stay humble, hungry and hardworking add those three H’s to IIM Sambalpur’sthree I’s of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusiveness, and the ‘CASH’ in your bank will rise adding‘KASH’ Knowledge, Attitude, Skill and Habit into your DNA and your life.”Key note speaker, Mr. Samir Kumar, Country Manager, Amazon India, while sharing hispersonal life experience he said, “From IT to Finance and to Business, my journey has been veryunique and adventurous. He advised students to work hard and to follow passion, but not to deny thatluck is a very important factor in everyone’s life for success.”Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Prof. Diptiranjan Mahapatra, Dean Academics. Prof.Siddharth G. Majhi, Chair, Admission, provided an introduction of the 11th Batch of MBA and 1 stbatch of MBA-BA, while the Introduction of MBA Programme was given by Prof. Shubhi Gupta,Chair, PGP and the introduction of MBA-BA Programme was given by Prof. Saumyaranjan Sahoo,chair MBA-BA and an address, on AOL and IIM Sambalpur&amp;#39;s Accreditation Journey so Far, wasnarrated by Prof. Soumya Guha Deb, Chair, Ranking &amp;amp; Accreditation. The vote of thanks wasdelivered by Prof. Diwahar S. Nadar, Chair, SAC.The day also witnessed the Orientation Programme for the MBA and MBA-BA cohorts including adetailed briefing on the MBA Ordinance by Prof. Shubhi Gupta, Chair PGP and briefing on the MBA-BA Ordinance by Prof. Saumyaranjan Sahoo, Chair MBA-BA, and Anti-Ragging policies by Prof.Rahul Sindhwani, Chair Anti-Ragging. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[  Jaipur, 02nd July
2025: IIHMR
University - Ranked #1 Healthcare Management University in India, organized the
inaugural session of the new batch of PhD program (Cohort-12), on June 30,
2025, bringing together esteemed dignitaries, faculty, and the newly admitted
research scholars. The program commenced with the lighting of the lamp,
symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment. Dr. P R Sodani,
President, IIHMR University, delivered the inaugural keynote address, setting a
warm and inspiring tone for the research scholars. He underscored the
significance of rigorous research in driving impactful changes in program
management and policy formulation. On this occasion, Chairpersons of various
DRCs - Dr. Himadri Sinha, Dr. Anoop Khanna, Dr. Vinod Kumar SV, and Dr. Saurabh
Kumar, joined the ceremony and highlighted the importance of adhering to the
timeline, adopting a focused approach throughout their research journey, the
value of persistence and passion, and the significance of research paper
publications.

The new batch comprises 19 scholars from six States:
Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.
More than 30% of the scholars are female candidates. These scholars work with
globally recognized organizations, including the Ministry of Health &amp;
Family Welfare, World Bank, UNICEF, Quality Council of India, IQVIA, HCL
Foundation, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, etc. Dr.
Kajal Sitlani, PhD Program Coordinator, concluded the program with a vote of
thanks. ]]></description>
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