Shoolini University, Vardhman Textiles Limited sign MoU for research in nanotechnology

Tribune News Service

Solan, October 29

In a bid to encourage industry-academia partnership, Shoolini University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vardhman Textiles Limited (VTL) who will contribute Rs 3 crore for research in nanotechnology.

By putting nano-materials and techniques to use in the state-of-the-art lab, Shoolini University aims to work for environmental detoxification, clean energy production and waste utilisation.

Rs 3-crore grant

• Vardhman Textiles Ltd will contribute Rs3 crore for research in nanotechnology at Shoolini University
• The university aims to work for environmental detoxification and waste utilisation

The MoU was signed by Shoolini University Chancellor Prof PK Khosla and Vardhman Textiles director and chairman of CSR, Prafull Anubhai Patel, in the presence of S P Oswal, chairman and Managing Director of Vardhman Group.

“Industry-academia partnership is the right step for application of research for societal benefits. The support that Vardhman is giving for establishing this lab in Shoolini University will go a long way in promoting this. The lab is named after SP Oswal’s father - Ratan Chand Oswal Himalayan Center of Excellence in Nantoechnology — will help to sprout the seeds of this joint partnership,” said Prof Khosla.

Praful Anubhai Patel from Vardhman said that the group was committed to holistic development and considered education and quality healthcare facilities as essentials. “With sustainable development as our goal, we find it a privilege to be able to give back. As a responsible corporate citizen, we willingly contribute to social cause and participate in the development of communities that host us.”