Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 15: In a major step towards digitizing research support, the University of Jammu (JU) launched ‘Shodh Sahayak’, a mobile app designed to streamline access to research funding for faculty members.
Spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai, the initiative aims to provide a centralized platform that consolidates funding opportunities, fellowships and collaborative research calls. Unveiled during a ceremonial event attended by senior faculty, researchers, students, and media, the App reflects the University’s commitment to promoting academic excellence and fostering a robust research ecosystem.
In his address, Prof Umesh Rai praised the initiative as a reflection of the National Education Policy’s emphasis on multidisciplinary learning, innovation, and self-reliance. He commended the student developers for their dedication and ingenuity, noting that ‘Shodh Sahayak’ represents a significant step toward enhancing the university’s research capabilities and fostering academic relevance.
‘Shodh Sahayak’ was developed under the University’s ‘Design Your Degree’ initiative by student developers Adil Mahajan, Tavishi Amla, and Pawandeep Singh. Their work was supported by Mohsin Hassan and Abhay Khajuria, with mentorship from Dr Jatinder Manhas, Associate Director of the Skill Incubation Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC) and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & IT.
The App features a user-friendly interface with real-time updates, a personalized dashboard, and upcoming plans for an AI-powered chatbot. It is designed to ease the navigation of the complex research funding landscape, offering faculty a digital companion tailored to their academic pursuits.
Dr Guneet Singh Sudan, Director of the Centre for IT Enabled Services, played a key role in providing the technological infrastructure. The initiative also received strong backing from university leaders including Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar; Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies; and Prof Alka Sharma, Director SIIEDC, who played instrumental roles in championing the project.
Furthermore, Prof K S Charak, Dr Ginni Dogra, Prof Anil Gupta, Prof Sadaf Shah, Dr Sandeep Arya, Dr Harish Chander Dutt, Dr Chinmoyee Maharana, Dr Sunil Bhaugal, Dr Ripu Daman, Dr Sandeep Singh and Dr Pallavi Sachdeva were present during the launch of the ‘Shodh Sahayak’.
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