Rohtak: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday urged Mahesh Dayanand University (MSU) to position itself as a hub for developing research-based solutions to challenges faced in the Delhi-NCR region, stressing that the university must align its research with social needs to maintain global reach.During his interaction with the university academic community, Lt Gen Sandhu said the changing global landscape requires problem-oriented research with focus on local, regional and national issues. He advocated greater collaboration between universities and industry, saying such partnerships would drive innovation and enhance the global standing of Indian higher education institutions. “The future profile of Indian universities will be defined by global networks and meaningful research,” he said.Lieutenant General Sandhu described MSU as an institution with great potential and said its location in the National Capital Region provides a strategic advantage for interdisciplinary research and innovation. He urged universities to focus on priority areas such as biosciences, green energy, environmental protection, pollution control, healthcare and agriculture. Talking about India’s aging population, he said complementary healthcare for the elderly will become a major challenge and called for continued research to develop practical solutions. He also encouraged universities to invite top national and international experts to interact regularly with students and faculty to promote academic excellence.Lieutenant General Sandhu also praised the university’s green campus, calling it a model of environmental sustainability.Earlier, Vice-Chancellor Professor Milap Punia welcomed the Lieutenant Governor and highlighted the recent achievements of the university in academics, research and sports. He said MSU alumni have made significant contributions to the military, academia, business and scientific research, and its athletes have won honors at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. He added that the university is expanding problem-oriented research, especially in the areas of biological sciences and pharmaceutical sciences, and is developing a comprehensive roadmap to further enhance teaching and research. MSU Provost (DAA) Prof AS Maan and other university officials also shared their views during the interactive session.
