Dehradun, August 14, 2024 – In a bid to bolster research and innovation in higher education, the Higher Education Department of Uttarakhand has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chevening and Infosys Springboard. The signing ceremony took place at the camp office, signaling a new era of educational advancement for the state.
As part of this MoU, the Chevening Uttarakhand Scholarship will send five students annually to prestigious universities in the United Kingdom for postgraduate studies. This initiative aims to provide students with world-class education and exposure to international academic standards.
“This MoU will undoubtedly open new doors for our students in research, innovation, scholarships, entrepreneurship development, and internships,” said a spokesperson from the Higher Education Department. “Our government is dedicated to making the youth of Uttarakhand skilled and competitive on a global scale. We have already introduced several technology-based courses in our higher education institutions to support this goal.”
The collaboration is anticipated to significantly improve the quality of higher education in the state, providing students with opportunities to excel and contribute to the state’s development
Through the Chevening Uttarakhand Scholarship, five students from the state will be sent annually to prestigious universities in the UK for postgraduate studies. Additionally, Infosys Springboard will provide free virtual training and courses to teachers and students.
This MoU will undoubtedly provide new opportunities for students in the state in areas such as research, innovation, scholarships, entrepreneurship development, and internships, which will prove to be a milestone in the advancement of students. Our government is continuously working to make the youth of the state skilled. To this end, several technology-based courses have been introduced in the higher education institutions of the state.