OP Jindal Global University to offer skills training for Delhi government officers

NEW DELHI: OP Jindal Global University has today signed an agreement with the Directorate of Training (UTCS), Delhi Government to enhance understanding by promoting exchange and cooperation in the areas of academic training, knowledge enhancement and the capacity building of the Officers of Delhi Government.

“This is a historical and unprecedented partnership which will enhance the creation of knowledge, upgrade skills for officers and create a new learning environment,” the official statement read.

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The agreement will strengthen technical cooperation between Delhi Government and JGU through sharing experiences, best practices and completion of degree programmes.

It further said,”In order to serve our society in the most efficient manner, the nature of academic training, knowledge enhancement and the Capacity Building for the Officers in the Delhi Government needs to be creative and flexible.”

Vijay Kumar Dev, IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt of NCT of Delhi stated that it was a landmark moment for the two organisations to embark on such an important partnership. He also said that OP Jindal Global University faculty is an important aspect as the teaching and learning pedagogy will be instrumental in achieving the objectives of the Delhi Government for the enhanced skills of its officers.

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The Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University, Raj Kumar said, “This MoU is a step towards upskilling the abilities of our public servants who are change makers in governance and polity. Our programmes and curriculum are based on global standards, bringing the best of international learning for development. Our internationally and nationally qualified faculty and pedagogy is peerless and we are honoured to be part of the programme with the Government of Delhi.”