JUVC stresses on finding Technological Solutions for Local Problems

The Department of Computer Science and IT, Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iHUB Divyasampark, Indian Institute of Technology–Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) for fostering research & innovation towards product or technology development. The MOU was signed in presence of the Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Jammu by Prof. Rahul Gupta, Rector, University of Jammu, and Shri. Manish Anand, CEO and Board Member of iHUB Divyasampark, IIT Roorkee.

Prof. Umesh Rai appreciated the Head and faculty members of the Department of Computer Science and IT, Bhaderwah Campus,University of Jammu for taking the initiative to establish strong linkages between Academia, Industry, Government, and International organizations. Prof. Rai emphasized that Departments must collaborate and extend association so that the premier institutions can contribute towards the growth of the students of the State University and offsite campuses. Prof Rai stresses on finding Technological Solutions for Local Problems so that technological interventions can reach the remotest part of the region. He further emphasised on social outreach so that the activities undertaken by the Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu can reach the public at large. Under the MoU, the iHUB Divyasampark, IIT Roorkee will provide all the logistics and financial support for nurturing any innovative idea of the students of the Bhaderwah Campus. The collaboration will benefit students by providing high-end futuristic techno-management skills and knowledge integrated with industrial projects like Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Robotics, Embedded devices, and Autonomous Systems. It will enable students to not only get into much better job profiles but also launch their successful start-ups under the mentorship, guidance, and support provided by the Atal Incubation Centre - EMPI, supported by Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog, Government of India. He stressed on transdisciplinary approach so that various faculties and students can come together and innovate things in convergence technologies.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Manish Anandm Chief Executive Officer, ITT Roorkee said that the innovation can come from anyone from anywhere and that is why iHUB Divyasampark is created several spokes across the country. Dr Jatinder Manhas shall be the Coordinator from the University of Jammu to carry out the implementation of different schemes concerning innovations and convergence using high-end technologies.

Among others, Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Registrar, Prof Dipankar Sen Gupta, Chief Coordinator, Sh Anik Gupta, Director, IT, Dr Jatinder Manhas, HOD, Computer Sc and IT Bhaderwah Campus, Dr Sunil Bhaderwaj, Dr Cherring Tundup, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Dr Rohit, Dr Ashok Sharma and the team from iHUB Divyasampark that comprises of Mr Prateek Sharma and Ms Lalita Bharti were also present on the occasion.