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Senior officials from four Punjab Govt Universities visit Punjabi University
Babushahi Bureau
Patiala (Punjab), September 17, 2025: A delegation of senior officials from the four government universities of Punjab visited Punjabi University today. They thoroughly studied the unique features of the university and the various outstanding practices, policies, and actions being undertaken in different sectors.
The delegation included officials from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana; Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala; and Central University, Bathinda.
Dr. Jagdeep Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, explained that these visits are part of a directive issued by the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria.
The objective is to study the best practices, policies, and unique features adopted by various universities in Punjab, so that other universities can benefit from these insights. He added that committees have been established for this purpose.
As part of this initiative, senior officials from each government university will visit other universities and gather information about their best practices, policies, and unique approaches. A report will then be submitted to the Hon'ble Governor. Dr. Jagdeep Singh emphasized that this is a significant step towards enhancing the performance and capabilities of all the government universities in the state. By fostering better connections and exchanges, universities will be able to learn from one another, which will create new possibilities for improved performance. He also highlighted that this initiative will be instrumental in the future development of higher education policies in the state.
Prof. Jaswinder Singh Brar, Dean of Academic Affairs, informed that the delegation included Dr. Rattan Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala; Prof. Palvinder Singh, Dean of Academics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Dr. Kanwar Mandeep Singh, Director of Sports, Guru Nanak Dev University; Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director of Student Welfare, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana; Dr. Vishal Bector, Associate Director, Punjab Agricultural University; Dr. Monisha Dhiman, Director, IQAC, Central University; and Dr. Anjana Munshi, Director of R&D, Central University, among others.
Dr. Davinderpal Singh Sidhu, Registrar, shared that the delegation visited various locations on the Punjabi University campus, such as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan. He mentioned that the members of the delegation expressed their satisfaction and praised the unique features of Punjabi University after their visit.