![CEO of AIIMS Jammu (Prof) Dr Shakti Kumar and VC of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research Prof (Dr) Surinder Singh displaying copies of MoU. CEO of AIIMS Jammu (Prof) Dr Shakti Kumar and VC of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research Prof (Dr) Surinder Singh displaying copies of MoU.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Page8-5-14.jpg)
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 25: AIIMS Jammu today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with prestigious JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, aiming at advancing healthcare and medical research.
The MoU was signed between Founder Executive Director and CEO (Prof) Dr Shakti Kumar on behalf of AIIMS Jammu and Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) Surinder Singh on behalf of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru.
This strategic partnership will bring together two formidable institutions, uniting their expertise in healthcare, education, and research. The signing of this MoU signals a commitment to fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and the pursuit of excellence in medical sciences. Together, AIIMS Jammu and JSS Mysuru are poised to make significant strides in healthcare delivery, medical education, and groundbreaking research, ultimately benefitting patients and the medical community at large.
This MoU is intended to outline the general framework for collaboration between the parties. The initial goal of this collaboration is to establish working relationship and sharing of information, as well as the intent of the parties to conduct co-operative activities to establish and promote a mutually beneficial relationship.
The collaborative endeavour encompasses the key objectives which include: Cooperation on Academic Programs, Joint Research Endeavours, Promotion of Joint Masters and Doctoral Programs, Staff Exchange and Mutual Visits, Postgraduate Student Training and Development, Student Exchange Programs, Joint Publication Initiatives, Exchange of Information and Exploration of Additional Beneficial Activities both to the students and the faculty of the Institutions.
The MoU between AIIMS Jammu and JSS Mysuru, has the potential to significantly enhance the healthcare ecosystem, education and research capabilities in the Jammu region, ultimately leading to better health and well-being for its residents and contributing to its socio-economic development of the community and people of J&K.