Vardhman shall be contributing a sum of Rs. 3 Crores to the project.
Ludhiana based Vardhman Textiles under its CSR initiatives towards promoting education signed an MoU with Foundation for Life Sciences & Business Management (FLSBM) to set up a State-of-the-art Nano-technology Lab at Shoolini University. The MoU was signed by Prof. Prem Khosla, Chancellor, Shoolini University and Praful Anubhai Patel, Head, CSR, Vardhman Textiles in the august presence of Mr. S P Oswal, Chairman and Managing Director of Vardhman Group.
Under the agreement, Vardhman shall be providing Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)/Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) equipment.
The new lab will be instrumental in helping the university upgrade the skill-sets of students including the UG/PG/Doctoral Program and will play a pivotal role in working on subjects like cancer biology, biotechnology, food technology, photo-catalysis, water purification, etc.
Vardhman shall be contributing a sum of Rs. 3 Crores to the project. By putting Nano-materials and techniques to use in the lab, Shoolini University aims to work for environmental detoxification, clean energy production and waste utilization.
Once set up, the lab will not only provide greater efficiency in research but also allow students to put their knowledge into practice faster.
Graciously acknowledging the help and support offered by the Group, Professor Prem Khosla stated, “Vardhman always strives to make a constructive and positive contribution to the society. The endeavours to improve the infrastructure of educational institutions stand a testimonial to the organization’s genuine desire to ensure sustainable growth.”
Thanking Khosla for his encouraging words, Praful Anubhai Patel from Vardhman said that the Group is committed to holistic development and considers 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 responsible corporate, we willingly contribute to a social cause and participate in the development of communities that host us.”
(India CSR)
