Chandigarh University: 27 June Chandigarh University, India’s top private university, on Thursday partnered with Bajaj Auto Limited to set up Punjab’s first Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre of Excellence at the university campus to provide practical training to 21st century students in contemporary and evolving technologies used in the manufacturing industry.
In this collaboration, Bajaj Auto Limited, through its flagship CSR initiative, BEST, will set up a Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Skills at the university campus with CSR funding of Rs 20 crore over three years. BEST aims to enable PG and Diploma engineers from Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities/colleges to learn and develop their skills in engineering and engineering. 27 June Chandigarh University, India’s top private university, on Thursday partnered with Bajaj Auto Limited to set up Punjab’s first Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre of Excellence at the university campus to provide practical training to 21st century students in contemporary and evolving technologies used in the manufacturing industry.
In this collaboration, Bajaj Auto Limited, through its flagship CSR initiative, BEST, will set up a Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Skills at the University Campus with CSR funding of Rs 20 crore over three years. BEST aims to equip PG and Diploma engineers from Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities/colleges with the latest manufacturing skills to make them competent and employable.
The MoU ceremony was held at the Chandigarh University campus in the presence of Dr. Manpreet Singh Manna, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Mr. Hridayesh Parshuram Deshpande, Director General, Chandigarh University and Bajaj Auto officials Mr. Sudhakar Gudipati, VP-CSR, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, VP-HR, Mr. Ramesh V, Head – Skills and Mr. Sumit Dutta, Partnership Manager.
The BEST Centre at Chandigarh University will support youth from economically weaker sections of the society to acquire skills in emerging technologies and enhance their employment opportunities. The collaboration aims to build a strong industry-academia connect and enhance the industry-readiness of students in the emerging industry landscape.
BEST will provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to be employment-ready. The course is in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and focuses on future-focused topics across four modules.
Mechatronics, Motion Control and Sensor Technologies, Robotics and Automation, and Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Expressing happiness over this collaboration, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Chandigarh and Chancellor of Chandigarh University said that this is an important step in promoting collaboration between academia and industry. We believe in making the students of this country industry-ready and this collaboration with Bajaj Auto is an important step in promoting collaboration between academia and industry. Bajaj Auto, a leading automobile manufacturing company, has used its expertise in building the BEST course.
Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Chandigarh and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, said, “Chandigarh University has always stood for quality education. We believe that with BEST, more and more students, especially talented individuals from weaker sections who regularly face systematic social problems, will have a better opportunity to enhance their skills and become competent professionals in today’s competitive world. Our legacy has always been about finding synergy between inclusivity and academic excellence. This MoU reflects this concern of the institution and our legacy of excellence.”
Mr Sudhakar Gudipati, Vice President – CSR, Bajaj Auto said, “We are delighted to partner with Chandigarh University in our mission to skill the youth and India. The BEST Centre in Chandigarh will be an advanced facility, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, aimed at enhancing practical skills among students, thereby enhancing their employability in the manufacturing sector.”
Mr. Ray said, “BEST underlines Bajaj Auto’s commitment to promote skill development and empower Indian youth. Through our collaboration with universities like Chandigarh University, we are set to empower the next generation of engineers to excel in the industry.” With this collaborative effort, Chandigarh University and Bajaj Auto are set to make a significant impact on the skill ecosystem in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Equipping the youth to make them competent and employable.
The MoU ceremony was held at the Chandigarh University campus in the presence of Dr. Manpreet Singh Manna, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Mr. Hridayesh Parshuram Deshpande, Director General, Chandigarh University and Bajaj Auto officials Mr. Sudhakar Gudipati, VP-CSR, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, VP-HR, Mr. Ramesh V, Head – Skills and Mr. Sumit Dutta, Partnership Manager.
The BEST Centre at Chandigarh University will support youth from economically weaker sections of the society to acquire skills in emerging technologies and enhance their employment opportunities. The collaboration aims to build a strong industry-academia connect and enhance the industry-readiness of students in the emerging industry landscape.
BEST will provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to be employment-ready. The course is in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and focuses on future-focused topics across four modules.
Mechatronics, Motion Control and Sensor Technologies, Robotics and Automation, and Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Expressing happiness over this collaboration, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Chandigarh and Chancellor of Chandigarh University said that this is an important step in promoting collaboration between academia and industry. We believe in making the students of this country industry-ready and this collaboration with Bajaj Auto is an important step in promoting collaboration between academia and industry. Bajaj Auto, a leading automobile manufacturing company, has used its expertise in building the BEST course.
Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Chandigarh and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, said, “Chandigarh University has always stood for quality education. We believe that with BEST, more and more students, especially talented individuals from weaker sections who regularly face systematic social problems, will have a better opportunity to enhance their skills and become competent professionals in today’s competitive world. Our legacy has always been about finding synergy between inclusivity and academic excellence. This MoU reflects this concern of the institution and our legacy of excellence.”
Mr Sudhakar Gudipati, Vice President – CSR, Bajaj Auto said, “We are delighted to partner with Chandigarh University in our mission to skill the youth and India. The BEST Centre in Chandigarh will be an advanced facility, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, aimed at enhancing practical skills among students, thereby enhancing their employability in the manufacturing sector.”
Mr. Ray said, “BEST underlines Bajaj Auto’s commitment to promote skill development and empower Indian youth. Through our collaboration with universities like Chandigarh University, we are set to empower the next generation of engineers to excel in the industry.” With this collaborative effort, Chandigarh University and Bajaj Auto are set to make a significant impact on the skills ecosystem in the engineering and manufacturing industry.
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