Chandigarh University Signs MoU with Washington Adventist University, USA for Academic Exchange and Collaboration in Fields of Interest

Washington (USA)/ Chandigarh (India), November 25: Celebrating 10 successful years of the Indo-US Strategic Partnership for a Just World, the Global Equity Alliance Summit hosted by Washington Adventist University at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on Carroll Ave, Maryland was carried out. In Washington, USA.

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Aiming to advance the empowerment of minorities, primarily by encouraging dialogue on minority welfare and education, renowned academics, business and thought leaders and policymakers held extended discussions on various aspects of the decade-long impact of minority reforms under Prime Minister Modi in India. Washington Adventist University Pastor Dr. A special prayer led by Jiwan Stefan Moon was also held at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church for global peace and harmony.

During the summit, Washington Adventist University and the American Indian Minorities Association welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honored with the Global Peace Prize for the Upliftment of Minorities. The award was presented to Prime Minister Modi for his work for the welfare of minorities and peace efforts in the last 10 years. During the Modi government, the abrogation of Article 370 paved the way for lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir and terrorism-related activities have hit rock bottom. Prime Minister Modi was instrumental in peacekeeping efforts during the Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Minister Modi also ensured the safety of Hindus during the conflict in Bangladesh and took measures to end the humanitarian crisis on the Myanmar border.

The event was attended by members of Congress, senior officials of the US administration, well-known academicians, researchers, industry leaders and local government officials. Prominent among those present at the event included David j Byrd, Former National Director, US Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency, White House Correspondent Dr Sukhpal Singh Dhanoa, Member of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu, Rajya Sabha (India) and Convener. Federation of Minorities of India, David Pillai, President, Transworld Educare Pvt Ltd, Professor Ken Cherian, Dr John Daniel, Senior Pastor, South Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church, Dr Washington Adventist University Rector. Cheryl Harris Kisunzu, US Administration officials and leaders from different segments of the Indian Minority diaspora in the United States.

A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between Chandigarh University in India and Washington Adventist University in the USA to establish exchange and cooperation programs in areas of interest for the mutual benefit of both institutions. This collaboration will explore opportunities such as short- or long-term mobility for students, such as summer schools, semesters abroad, articulation and exchange, progression of students to Masters or PhD programmes, identify opportunities for faculty, research staff and administrative staff exchange, and provide faculty and students with joint learn about each other’s institutions’ academic programmes, research institutes and educational resources for workshops, conferences and joint publication and cultural exchange, and identify other possible areas of interest and cooperation.

During the summit, a research paper highlighting ‘Transformation of Minorities in India in the Last Decade’ was presented by Dr Cheryl Harris Kisunzu, Chancellor of Washington Adventist University, and was attended by officials, faculty members and students from the university.

Two high-level panel discussions were then held on ‘Bridging Communities through Leadership Inclusion Policies and Governance’ and ‘Transforming lives through Education that empowers minority communities’, touching on complex issues related to minority welfare, leadership, education and inclusive governance. Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a landmark in minority education with its longstanding commitment to inclusion, interfaith dialogue, and the educational empowerment of minorities.

Praising the strong friendship shared between President-Elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi, senior US Administration officials and members of the Indian diaspora said that Indo-US bilateral relations under Trump and Prime Minister Modi not only serve the common interests of both but are poised to soar to higher levels. It will usher in an era of global peace, progress and prosperity not only for nations but also for all.

Washington Adventist University President Dr. During the presentation of his research paper titled ‘Transformation of Minorities in India in the Past Decade’, Kisunzu said: “Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India has witnessed unprecedented education reforms that have transformed the lives of minorities in the last decade. For a decade, Prime Minister Modi, Prime Minister Jan Dhan “As a result, thousands of minority-owned businesses have thrived since 2014 through initiatives such as Yojana and Prime Minister Mudra Yojana.”

“With the CAA, the Modi government provides asylum to thousands of persecuted minorities from neighboring countries. With a historic move such as the abolition of Triple Talaq, the Modi government made quick divorce illegal for the Muslim population. Moreover, there were 1.5 million graduates among them. In 2014′ The number of minority graduates in 2024 increased to 2.2 million in 2024. The number of minority start-ups increased from 10,000 in 2014. “In 2014, to 40,000 in 2024.”

Pakistan needs a Strong and Nationalist Leader like Prime Minister Modi: Sajad Tarar, a Pakistani American who has been living in Washington for 35 years

Sajad Tarar, an American of Pakistani origin who has been living in Washington for 35 years, said, “When we look at Bharat today, the only figure that comes to mind is Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi Ji’s biggest contribution to India is nationalism.” Under his visionary leadership, India has become the 5th largest economy in the world today and is on track to become the 3rd largest economy soon. Prime Minister Modi has a strong personality and leadership qualities thanks to his extraordinary efforts; India is transforming from a regional power to a superpower. I always say that Pakistan needs a strong and nationalist leader like Prime Minister Modi in order to progress in information technology, finance, leadership, commitment, openness and nationalism in this new era. In the century, Prime Minister Modi always says Bharat first.

Long-pending issues of minorities resolved under Modi government: Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Convener of Federation of Minorities of India

Satnam Singh Sandhu, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and Convenor of the Federation of Indian Minorities, said: “The world is looking at Modi 3.0 and Trump 2.0 with great hopes as both leaders shared the promise of working together to achieve global peace and end wars.”

Praising PM Modi for the empowerment of Minorities in India, Sandhu said, “The empowerment of minority communities in India can be gauged from the fact that as many as 30.8 million scholarships have been given to students of Minority communities to ensure their access to quality education. Around 40,000 Madrasahs account for the total loans given under PM Mudra.” Yojana to promote entrepreneurship, 20 per cent of the total built under Prime Minister Awas Yojana to provide skill-based and employment-oriented training to Muslim youth. 31 per cent of 20.3 million houses were given to Minority communities and 1.5 million youth from minority communities were given Skill Development training in PM Modi’s last 10 years to increase their employability.”

PM Modi Empowers Minorities Through Inclusive Policies: Dr. Jiwan Stefan Moon, Pastor of Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University Chaplain Dr. Jiwan Stefan Moon said: “We are excited about the new partnership between the United States and Bharat, a wonderful partnership of leading countries that represent democracies, inclusivity and equality. India and the United States are pioneers, pioneers of human rights, equality and inclusivity”.

Gurpreet Preet Takhar, chairman of the Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs, says PM Modi has built India’s great relations with the US

Gurpreet Preet Takhar, Chairman of the Maryland Governor’s Commission on South Asian-American Affairs, said, “I am here today to support the Indian diaspora in Maryland and the United States, and to support Prime Minister Modi and his government, especially for the great relationships they have built over the years. And this America-India partnership is the most important relationship. USA There are 4 million Indian diasporas in India, and I’m here to support educational alliances because students come here, there are 200 thousand students coming from India to the USA every year.

Manavasi Arya, a member of the Hindu community, said there are many challenges when it comes to minorities in the US, especially Indian minorities. However, we, as Indians, come here and see it as a power that we are doing great things here in every field, including technology, defense and medicine. We left nothing.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC Class A University and a QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is India’s youngest university and the only private university in Punjab to be honored with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce and others. It was awarded the University with Best Placement award by WCRC.

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