Hans News Service New Delhi

DelhiLieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Tuesday, directed Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to develop technological solutions for civic challenges such as sanitation, traffic management, road conditions and flooding, and called for converting research into actionable outcomes.

Chairing the sixth Court Meeting of NSUT at Lok Niwas, Sandhu said the technical university should focus on research that addresses real-world challenges faced by the city.

He directed the university to coordinate with expert agencies and facilitate the MCD, NDMC, Delhi Police, Health Department, PWD and Transport Department with technological solutions tailored to their specific requirements.

The LG also stressed the need to make AI education future-ready through global collaborations, with a focus on transformative applications, particularly AI-enabled healthcare in government hospitals.

He called for skill-based courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital tools to enhance employability, and urged the university to leverage international academic and industry partnerships to upgrade its capabilities and global competitiveness.

Sandhu said improving NSUT’s national and global rankings should be pursued through academic rigour, research excellence and international engagement.

On community engagement, the LG directed NSUT to continue activities in adopted villages focusing on employability, financial awareness and sports, particularly team games to promote teamwork.