The 33rd Governing Body meeting of Shoolini University was held recently on the university campus, as mandated by the regularity authorities.
During the meeting, Congress Deputy Chief Whip and Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania commended Shoolini University for its exceptional contributions to innovation and research within the private university sector. He highlighted the university’s role as a leading centre for learning and research nationally.
Pathania also noted that significant educational reforms were being implemented under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.
Kasauli MLA Vinod Sultanpuri offered valuable insights on expanding research opportunities in the surrounding areas prone to sinking. He also discussed strategies for preserving historical sites in Solan district and revitalising traditional seed harvesting methods.
The meeting was led by Prof PK Khosla, Founder-Chancellor of Shoolini University, who expressed gratitude for the state government’s support. He provided a comprehensive overview of the university’s initiatives in research and innovation.
During the meeting, Shoolini IPR Office Director Prof Dinesh Chhantna highlighted the university’s key achievements in patents. He shared that the university has published 744 patents to date, filed a total of 1,622 patents across various categories, and has been granted 579 patents.
Chief Learning Officer Dr Ashoo Khosla provided insights into the university’s curriculum. At the same time, Prof Sourabh Kulshrestha, Dean of Research and Development, elaborated on the continuous advancements in research at Shoolini University. He emphasised the annual improvements in the number and quality of publications, which have significantly contributed to the university’s national and international rankings. Additionally, he shared that Shoolini University has secured approximately ₹18 crore in research funding from leading government and private funding agencies over the past two years.
Following the meeting, the two MLAs planted a Cedar sapling in the university courtyard, symbolising a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Pro-Chancellor Vishal Anand, Registrar Prof Sunil Puri, Director of Operations Brig SD Mehta, Chief Learning Officer Dr Ashoo Khosla, Trustee Satish Anand, and other Governing Body members attended the meeting. They commended the university’s outstanding research achievements.
Feb 5, 2025
