Solan: Leaders from Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, visited Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara to explore new opportunities for joint academic and research projects.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Harminder Singh Baweja and Principal Scientist Dr. Parminder Kaur Baweja led the delegation. They were welcomed by Dr. Atul Thakur, Dean of the Research and Development Cell at LPU, who guided the team through the university’s advanced laboratories and the Central Instrumentation Facility.
During the tour, the visiting officials met with local faculty and researchers to discuss how the two institutions can collaborate. Prof. Baweja praised the modern research setup at LPU and urged young scientists to focus on solving practical, everyday challenges. He noted that combined efforts between the universities could lead to more sustainable agricultural and forestry practices.
A dedicated session with the LPU School of Agriculture highlighted new technologies and trends in farming. Both universities are now looking at potential faculty exchange programs, knowledge sharing, and shared research initiatives designed to directly benefit local farming communities and improve higher education standards.
