VC gives Rs 10.5 cr grant letter to Kurukshetra University research team

Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva on Monday handed over the sanction letter for the Rs 10.5 crore ANRF-PAIR grant to the research team of the Dynamic Research Ecosystem for Advanced Materials (DREAMS) project.

While handing over the letter, Sachdeva congratulated the team and described the achievement as a landmark in the KU’s research journey. “The project will elevate the university’s standing in the national research ecosystem and contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat,” Sachdeva said.

Registrar, KU, Dr Virender Pal also extended his wishes to the team for the achievement.

Deputy Director Public Relations Dr Jimmy Sharma said the project was being led by Prof Suman Mahendia from the department of physics, along with Prof Sanjeev Aggarwal and others.

Prof Suman Mahendia expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, noting that receiving the sanction letter on the first day of Navratri made the moment especially significant. “This recognition strengthens our resolve to achieve the project’s objectives with full dedication,” she said.

The DREAMS project is expected to foster multidisciplinary research collaborations in Northern India and accelerate innovation in advanced materials, reinforcing the KU’s growing prominence in scientific research.

Prof Sanjeev Aggarwal said the grant, awarded under the ANRF-PAIR (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research) programme of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), positions the KU as a spoke institute under the mentorship of IIT-Ropar (hub institute). The project aims at advancing cutting-edge research in advanced materials, with a strong focus on energy solutions and waste management for societal benefit.