Chancellor - Sri Balaji University, Pune
Prof. Paramanandhan Balasubramanian
Innovation and entrepreneurship are buzzwords among the aspiring youth of India, and this is where Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP) comes in. We believe that problems are opportunities. Our goals are aligned with the hopes and aspirations of the youth of New India. As a University, our constant endeavor is to meet the expectations of students as they look to build a successful career for themselves, as well as the expectations of their parents, who dream of a bright future for their children. To do this, we aim to imbibe in our students the highest quality of education and hone their leadership skills, which in turn meets the expectations of corporates, who are on the lookout for a highly skilled pool of talent. Our goal is to meet the expectation of the country in empowering the next generation, as it gathers momentum towards becoming a $5 Trillion economy.
Today, the government has become a facilitator and a partner in helping quality education. The National Education Policy (NEP) has brought about sweeping changes in the education sector.
To cater to the needs of a versatile generation, we have launched an online learning and digital school, where we will offer courses on our proprietary Learning Management System (LMS), for which content will be produced with the help of world-class infrastructure such as a full-scale MOOC studio. We have also launched proprietary Management Development Programmes (MDP) to further strengthen the leadership skills of students and working corporates.
The next few months are an exciting time for us at SBUP. We are in the process of signing new MoU’s with the nation’s leading corporates and innovation hubs, to facilitate greater collaboration. We have launched SRUJAN- an Entrepreneurship Development Cell & incubation Centre (EDIC), aiming to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and create an eco-system to promote fresh ideas and bright new talent. We have also recently tied up with T-Hub, a premier innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Our R&D Cell will also work in tandem to research new ideas and innovations.
To raise awareness about sustainability on campus, bring in technology advancements, and collaborate with different institution bodies, staff, and students to implement sustainable technologies at our University, we have launched a Sustainability Cell. We are committed to promoting sustainable development.
At SBUP, sports are viewed as much more than a form of relaxation. Sport brings out leadership qualities in individuals we can identify and hone. This is why our revamped Department of Sports, Recreation, and Wellbeing (DSRW) is committed to keeping our students physically fit throughout their time on campus. Our students alsovolunteer for various tasks under NSS activities, which helps them become confident, develop leadership skills, and learn about different people from different walks of life. We also encourage student clubs, so that students have more avenues to express themselves.
At SBUP, we have a unique pedagogy of preparing students for success in their careers through corporate lectures by leading industry experts, throughout the year. We have also developed a close relationship with industry bodies such as IMC, NHRD, and CII, to ensure greater industry connections. We also offer scholarships to the most deserving students, so that they can pursue their dreams without worry. At SBUP, we consider our students, our faculty, our trainers, and even corporates as our stakeholders, and we are committed to looking after their interests. At SBUP, the focus is not just on academic growth, but also on the holistic development of the individual. True change can be brought about only when a nation has diligent, talented, and conscientious citizens. Over the decades, the University has fine-tuned and perfected a blend of discipline, innovation, and individual mentorship which has ensured that its graduates aren’t just sought-out corporate assets, but also fine human beings.