Scholarship worth Rs 50 crore provides career platform to
3,000 talents
CU UP preparing future-ready professionals in AI, aerospace
and defence: Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal
Higher education takes new flight under Yogi government
Lucknow, 06 July (HS): Under the leadership of Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is setting global standards in the
field of higher education and skill development. In this series, the Phase 2 of
the two-day 'CU Scholar Summit 2026' was inaugurated on Sunday with great pomp
at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, the country's first AI augmented
multidisciplinary university. On the first day of the summit, more than 750 meritorious
students from 12 states and union territories including Bihar, Chhattisgarh,
Delhi, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh were honored.
The event's chief guest, Kapil Dev Agarwal, Minister of
State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education, Skill Development, and
Entrepreneurship, said that under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath, education and skill development in Uttar Pradesh are being
transformed to meet the needs of industry. He added that Chandigarh University
has set a new benchmark by providing scholarships worth approximately Rs. 50
crore to more than 3,000 meritorious students. This proves that under the Yogi
government's policies, lack of financial resources will not hinder the
education of any talented person.
He said that in today's competitive era, youth will need to
be proficient in emerging technologies like AI, data science, cybersecurity,
aerospace, and defense. The Yogi government is implementing Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. Our goal is to
make the youth of Uttar Pradesh job creators, not job seekers, he said.
He added that daughters in the state are also receiving equal opportunities in
higher education and innovation.
CU UP Managing Director Jai Inder Singh Sandhu said, A
year ago, we laid the foundation of CU UP with a clear vision. Today, our
campus boasts advanced labs, GPU infrastructure, an AI space, and world-class
research facilities. He added that due to the industry-driven learning model,
many students have already been selected for internships at global companies.
AI is transforming every field. CU UP is preparing students for the future by
developing the country's first AI space.
The university announced scholarships worth up to Rs. 50
crore through CUCET for the 2026-27 academic year. Students received
scholarships of up to 100 percent based on merit. More than 750 engineering and
computing students were honored on the first day.
Policymakers, academics, industry experts, and alumni
deliberated on future skills in sessions themed From Scholar to
Future-Ready Professional: AI, Aerospace, Defense, and Engineering. Prof.
Dr. Luke Dickens of University College London and Prof. Dr. Thipendra Pal Singh
of CU UP spoke on global career opportunities.
In the From CU Classrooms to Global Careers
session, alumni shared their experiences of success. Superachievers shared
insights into placements, startups, research, patents, and international
achievements. Former BrahMos Aerospace CEO and MD Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mishra,
Technology Leader at Hitachi MGRM Net Ltd. Manish Pahuja, Founder of PISARV
Abhishek Mishra, and Co-Founder of Wifi Technology Vikram S. spoke on
innovation, industry expectations, and entrepreneurship. In a celebrity talk,
actor Kumud Mishra addressed the topic Creating Your Own Path: Identity,
Opportunity, and Success Beyond Timelines, urging young people to carve
their own path. Present on the occasion were Principal Secretary for Planning
and Program Implementation and Department of IT & Electronics Alok Kumar,
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vineet Kumar Nair, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. TP
Singh, and dignitaries from academia and industry.
Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi
