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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Doon-based orthopaedic surgeon appointed president of AIIMS Guwahati
DEHRADUN: The Government of India has nominated recipient Soon-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr BKS Sanjay as the president of AIIMS Guwahati. AIIMS Guwahati, one of 19 premier institutions across the country, was established to provide high-quality medical education, research, and patient care in the northeastern region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26, 2017, with the aim of correcting regional imbalances in healthcare and expanding tertiary services beyond major cities. According to the government, the new AIIMS institutions are envisioned as key pillars of the Viksit Bharat Mission. Dr Sanjay, an acclaimed orthopaedic surgeon, clinical researcher, academician, author and social worker, has a career spanning over 45 years. He received his basic orthopaedic training from Kanpur, PGI Chandigarh, and the Central Institute of Orthopaedics, New Delhi, and pursued advanced fellowships in subspecialties of orthopaedics from Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, the USA, and Russia. His research and clinical work have been published in leading journals, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, International Orthopaedics, and Journal of Hand Surgery. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said Dr Sanjay's appointment is aimed at strengthening medical education, research, and patient care in the northeastern states. In recognition of his distinguished contributions, he was conferred the Padma Shri in 2021.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
IIT Tirupati celebrates 10 years with landmark tie-ups
Marking a decade of its existence, the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT-T) has announced a series of strategic tie-ups with state, national, and international agencies aimed at benefitting the student community. A standout collaboration is IIT-T's tie-up with the Government of Andhra Pradesh as the official knowledge partner for the Tirupati Spoke of Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH). This partnership is part of the government's visionary Hub-and-Spoke model for entrepreneurship and innovation. The Tirupati Spoke will serve as a regional catalyst for startup growth and MSME support, working alongside industrial partners such as Adani Group, Amara Raja Group, and Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd. As a knowledge partner, IIT-Tirupati will provide critical support through mentorship, research collaboration, and development of tailored solutions to regional and national challenges—aligning closely with the Viksit Bharat Mission. Another significant partnership is a five-year partnership with carmaker Kia India, supported with an investment commitment of ₹35 crores (2025–2029). This collaboration aims to promote engineering excellence, research-driven innovation, and nurture industry-ready talent in the domains of advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and sustainable automotive technologies. Kia India will also initiate an internship program with Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), ensuring smooth industry integration for students. Additionally, merit-based and need-based scholarships will be extended to deserving students, expanding access to advanced education. Addressing a media conference at the campus on Thursday, IIT-T Director Prof. K.N. Satyanarayana said, 'The partnership with Kia goes beyond an MoU—it's a convergence of vision and commitment toward shaping the future of mobility and engineering in India. Together, we aim to create transformative opportunities.' Campus infrastructure On the infrastructure front, under Phase-A civil works worth ₹867.49 crore, furniture and equipment procurement worth ₹224.26 crore, and ₹352.31 crore allocated for recurring expenditure totalling to ₹1,444 crore. The Central government has now approved works under Phase-B amounting to ₹2,313 crore, a major boost to campus infrastructure.
