UGC to organise G20 University Connect event for HEIs on September 26 at Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with vice-chancellors, principals, faculty members and students of the universities, colleges in the event.

The University Connect programme was led by the Research and lnformation System for Developing Countries (Image: Official)

Tanuja Joshi | September 22, 2023 | 03:27 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) will organise a G20 university connect programme on September 26 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will start at 3 pm.

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will interact with the vice chancellors, principals, faculty members, and students of the universities, colleges of the Delhi NCR region during the programme. At the event, the G20 members of the Indian team will brief on the outcomes of the G20 event.

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The faculty coordinators and students of various Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) will have to register through the link provided by the Research and lnformation System for Developing Countries (RIS) at viablesoft .ors.in/risinvitationex o23VDionlineree lstratron.asDx to attend the event.

The students along with faculty coordinators will have to assemble at 2 pm to ensure smooth entry and security clearance. No student or faculty coordinators will be allowed to enter without prior registration.

The UGC in an official statement said, “ In view of the above, the Higher Educational Institutions (HEts) of the National Capital Region (NCR) are requested to participate in the event by nominating 30-40 students and two faculty members to attend the programme. The Head of the Institution is also invited to join the event.”

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The UGC stated that a faculty coordinator will be nominated for smooth coordination. Those nominated for coordination purposes will have to submit their details along with their email ID and mobile number at dgoffice@ris.org.in.

The University Connect programme was led by the Research and lnformation System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, and was supported by the G20 Secretariat.

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