Academician of repute, founder VC of JGNDPS Open university Prof Karamjeet Singh gets extension
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ March 1,2024
Acting on the recommendation of the Punjab government, Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit has extended the tenure of Prof. Karamjeet Singh as Vice-Chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala for another six months. An academician of repute Prof. Karamjeet Singh was appointed as founder Vice Chancellor of JGNDPSOU in September 2020 by Punjab Government for a three-year term. He got extension for six months in September 2023.
Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Founder Vice-Chancellor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala (JGND PSOU) has set the University on a progressive path with best of practices.
Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Karamjeet Singh, JGNDPSOU has implemented unique initiatives of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Government of Punjab. These include special schemes for employees, teachers, Divyangjan and jail inmates (Sikhyadaat). The schemes implemented by the Vice Chancellor have benefited teaching and non-teaching staff across Punjab.
The University has secured several research grants in the tutelage of Prof. Karamjeet Singh. The research activities conducted include: 6-month Minor Project by ICSSR, New Delhi on “Developing Millet Value- Chain for Sustainable Agroecology of Punjab.” ;Major project by State Council of Educational Training and Research, Punjab worth Rs 6,38,000 entitled: “Impact of Smart School in improving Access, Equity and Quality in School Education.” ; Major project by State Council of Educational Training and Research, Punjab worth Rs 6,29,640 entitled: “Impact Of Community Involvement In Improving Enrollment And School Attendance: A Study Of Punjab.” and Seminar Grant (Rs. 60000) from ICSSR NWRC, Panjab University, Chandigarh. JGND PSOU has adopted five villages under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan.
The University, under the visionary guidelines of Prof. Karamjeet Singh has conducted various seminars, symposia, conference and workshops. These include: FDP on Universal Human Values (UHV), National workshop to mark Viksit Bharat@2047, Intellectual Property Rights Awareness session, Constitution Day, Swachhata hi Seva Campaign Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath, National Seminar on “Happiness and Well-being”, Role of Media in Digital Era.
Notably, Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala was conferred with Life Time Achievement Award for his significant contribution in the field of Education.
