New Delhi, Oct 18: The Centre for NaMo Studies has welcomed KP Group Chairman Dr Farooq G. Patel’s announcement to establish a KP Centre of Excellence at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) with an estimated investment of ₹5 crore, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening higher education, research and technological innovation.
Prof Jasim Mohammad, Chairman of the Centre for NaMo Studies, said Dr Farooq Patel’s commitment to educational development on the occasion of the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan reflected the importance of industry-academia collaboration in nation-building.
He also appreciated Dr Farooq Patel’s reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s description of AMU as “Mini India” in 2020, stating that the expression captures the country’s diversity, social harmony and shared cultural heritage.
Prof Jasim Mohammad noted that the proposed centre could create valuable opportunities for students in research, skill development and emerging technologies. He also referred to Dr Farooq Patel’s recent meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his commitment to contributing to the vision of a developed India.
The Centre for NaMo Studies emphasised that collaboration between industry and academic institutions in solar and wind energy, green hydrogen and battery energy storage systems is increasingly important. It expressed confidence that the proposed initiative would support innovation, empower young people and contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.