 Early Times Report
KATHUA, May 15: In a significant step towards promoting scientific research and industry-academia collaboration, GDC, Kathua signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rapture Biotech., Jammu. The MoU aims to foster collaborative research, innovation and summer internship programmes for students of the college. The agreement was formally signed by Dr. Manohar Lal, Principal, GDC, Kathua and Dr. Ambika Slathia, Director, Rapture Biotech, J&K in the presence of Dr. Sanjay Kumar Karluipa, HoD Geology, Prof. Ravinder Kour, Convener, IQAC, Dr. R. K. Manhas, Assoc. Prof. in Botany, Dr. Yash Paul Sharma, HoD Urdu, Dr. Ram Singh, HoD Education, Dr. Ruchika Sharma, HoD Biotechnology, Dr. Shiv Kumar, HoD Zoology and Dr. Bhawna, Guest Faculty at Rapture Biotech. The collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between academic and industry by providing students with hands-on exposure, advanced laboratory training, internship opportunities, research guidance, and skill enhancement programmes in the fields of biotechnology, life sciences, microbiology, bioinformatics, and allied disciplines.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Manohar Lal, worthy Principal of the college described the MoU as a landmark initiative that would open new avenues for scientific learning and research-oriented education. The Principal emphasized that the partnership would significantly benefit students by equipping them with practical knowledge, industry exposure, and employability skills aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Dr. Ambika Slathia, Director, Rapture Biotech, J&K also highlighted the organization's commitment to promoting innovation, research culture, and biotechnology-based skill development among young scholars. They assured full support in conducting workshops, seminars, industrial visits, project assistance, and collaborative research activities for the students and faculty of the college.
Under the MoU, both institutions will jointly work towards organizing scientific awareness programmes, entrepreneurship initiatives, career counseling sessions, and training modules aimed at fostering scientific temperament among students. |
