JGND Punjab State Open University establishes SLSC in collaboration with Sarbat Da Bhala Trust
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 12,2025
In an endeavour to strengthen outreach and educational access through open and distance learning in Punjab, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sunny Oberoi Vivek Sadan Advance Institute of Social Sciences (SOVSAISS), Sri Anandpur Sahib.
The MoU was signed under the leadership of Anindita Mitra (IAS), Vice-Chancellor, JGND PSOU, Dr. SP Singh Oberoi, Founder, Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust, and Dr. Sarbjinder Singh, Honorary Director General, SOVSAISS. The MoU was signed by Dr. Bhupinder Kaur, Director, SOVSAISS and Prof. Baljit Singh Khehra, Registrar (Officiating), JGND PSOU, on 12 June 2025 in the Administrative Block of the University.
SOVSAISS, established by the Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust, will function as a Special Learner Support Centre (SLSC) of JGND PSOU to promote inclusive and flexible education, especially to learners from remote areas and underrepresented communities. As a SLSC, SOVSAISS will offer short term certificate programmes in Computer Aided Accounting, Software Development and Programming, IT Enabled Services, Computer Applications, Care Giver, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies, Values and Learnings of Sikhism, Sikh Theology, Embroidery, and Fashion Designing.
On this occasion, Dr. SP Singh Oberoi, Founder, Sarbat Da Bhala Trust, said, “Sarbat Da Bhala Trust is committed to transformation of social-economic conditions in remote areas. With SOVSAISS as SLSC, Sarbat da Bhala Trust will meet educational demands of the underprivileged.” Dr. Sarbjinder Singh, Honorary Director General, SOVSAISS, observed, “This collaboration will mark the beginning of educational development in the region.” Prof. Baljit Singh Khehra, Registrar (O), JGND PSOU remarked, “This partnership on educational front will provide skill-based learning aligned with employment opportunities.”
JGND Punjab State Open University establishes SLSC in collaboration with Sarbat Da Bhala Trust . Dr. Bhupinder Kaur, Director, SOVSAISS emphasized that the institute is committed to extending quality academic support and guidance.Teaching and non-teaching staff of the university were present during the signing of MoU.
