Solan, Feb 5
The 33rd Governing Body meeting of Shoolini University was held on Tuesday on the university campus as mandated by the regularity authorities.
During the meeting, Congress Deputy Chief Whip and Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania commended Shoolini University for its outstanding contributions to innovation and research in the private university sector. He emphasised the institution’s role as a premier centre of learning and research in the country.
He highlighted that under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the state government is implementing significant reforms in the education sector.
Kasauli MLA Vinod Sultanpuri provided valuable insights on enhancing research opportunities in nearby sinking areas. He also shared suggestions on preserving historical sites in District Solan and reviving old seed harvesting techniques.
The meeting was chaired by Chancellor Prof. P.K. Khosla, who expressed gratitude for the state government’s support and presented a detailed overview of the university’s initiatives in research and innovation.
During the meeting, Prof. Dinesh Chhantna, Director of the Shoolini IPR Office, presented key achievements in patents and shared that the university has published 744 patents so far, and a total of 1,622 patents have been filed under different categories, with 579 patents granted overall.
Chief Learning Officer Dr. Ashoo Khosla provided insights into the university’s curriculum, while Dean of Research and Development Prof. Sourabh Kulshrestha elaborated on Shoolini University’s continuous advancements in research. He highlighted that the number and quality of publications are improving every year, significantly contributing to the university’s national and international rankings. He further shared that Shoolini University has secured research funding of approximately ₹18 crore from prominent government and private funding agencies in the past two years.
Following the meeting, the two MLAs planted a cedar sapling in the university courtyard, symbolising a commitment to environmental sustainability.
The meeting was attended by Pro-Chancellor Vishal Anand, Registrar Prof. Sunil Puri, Director of Operations Brig. S.D. Mehta, Chief Learning Officer Dr. Ashoo Khosla, Trustee Satish Anand, and other Governing Body members, who commended the university’s outstanding research achievements.
