Chandigarh: Chitkara University inaugurates Punjab’s first IRM India Affiliate global centre

Chandigarh – Chitkara University has inaugurated Punjab’s first IRM India Affiliate global centre, a milestone that marks the university’s entry into a new phase of collaborative research and innovation.

The centre, established in the city’s educational hub, is designed to complement the state’s longstanding reputation for enterprise and its expanding role in shaping modern education and innovation ecosystems.

By hosting the affiliate, Chitkara University joins a network that aims to bridge academic expertise with industry needs, fostering projects that can benefit both local enterprises and global partners.

The initiative aligns with broader efforts across Punjab to modernise curricula, promote technology adoption, and encourage start‑ups, reflecting a regional push to position the state as a knowledge‑driven economy.

The centre is positioned to support collaborative research and innovation initiatives, though details of its programmes have not been disclosed.

Chandigarh, with its concentration of colleges and research centres, has become a focal point for educational advancement in the region. The launch of the IRM India Affiliate builds on this momentum, reflecting the city’s role as a hub for innovation.

Punjab has been actively encouraging the development of educational hubs, seeking to meet the growing demand for skilled graduates and to strengthen the state’s position in the national and international education landscape.

Overall, the launch of Punjab’s first IRM India Affiliate global centre reflects a broader trend of educational institutions in the region embracing innovation, fostering partnerships, and contributing to the state’s evolving narrative of progress and development.

Source: Hindustan Times