Current Affairs - Education

Galgotias University inaugurated the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre to foster innovation, support early-stage startups, and facilitate the translation of research into market-ready solutions. The centre aims to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, promoting deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Galgotias University signed two MoUs with NIT Jamshedpur and Jharkhand University of Technology to enable joint research initiatives, academic exchange, and shared incubation programs. This initiative highlights the university’s role in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry while nurturing the growth of technology-driven startups.

The Drug Free Campus Campaign was launched at Delhi University by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan as part of a national effort to promote substance-free educational environments. Along with the campaign, an e-pledge portal and a mobile application under the Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan were introduced to encourage participation from students and institutions. The initiative is designed to be extended across all Central Higher Educational Institutions and aligns with broader national programs such as the MY Bharat Portal and the PM Anusandhan Yojana, supporting responsible youth development, nation-building, and innovation.

IIM Ahmedabad is the institution where the ₹40-crore DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence was inaugurated to strengthen India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. The large 59,000 sq ft facility is designed to function as a national hub that supports technology translation, venture creation, and collaboration among scientists, management professionals, and industry leaders. The initiative also introduced “Translation Endeavours,” a platform aimed at connecting academia, investors, and government bodies to accelerate the commercialisation of indigenous innovations. This development highlights IIM Ahmedabad’s growing role in fostering innovation-led entrepreneurship and advanced research-driven enterprises.

The Global Research Foundation was launched to strengthen international collaboration in education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. IIT Madras is positioning itself as a globally networked academic hub with a long-term vision of becoming the world’s first multinational university. The initiative was inaugurated by the External Affairs Minister and reflects the institution’s expanding global footprint, including its overseas campus in Tanzania. Through this foundation, IIT Madras aims to foster cross-border research partnerships, attract global talent, and enhance India’s role in international higher education and innovation ecosystems.

Australia’s Victoria University is set to open its first Indian campus in Gurugram, a major city in the Delhi NCR region known for its expanding educational and technological infrastructure. This development marks a significant milestone under India’s National Education Policy reforms, which now allow top foreign universities to establish campuses in the country. The Gurugram campus, expected to be operational by mid-2026, will offer globally aligned programs in Business, Information Technology, and Research. By bringing its unique Block Model of teaching to India, the university aims to provide high-quality, affordable international education, reduce overseas expenses for students, and strengthen India’s global academic collaborations.