Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Uttar Pradesh, December 11: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the young innovators participating in the ‘Smart India Hackathon 2024 – Hardware Edition’ Grand Finale at Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
During the event, Chancellor Suneel Galgotia and Dr. Dhruv Galgotia presented a memento to Shri Manoj Sinha after announcing a 50% scholarship for students from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at the university.
In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the Government of India’s pioneering initiative, stating, “I see Smart India Hackathon as a powerful instrument to bridge the gap between educational institutions and industries.”
Highlighting the transformation in India’s innovation landscape over the past 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Lieutenant Governor said, “India has emerged as one of the global leaders in new inventions, which are critical to the future well-being of society and to drive the nation’s economic growth.”
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to translate their ideas into socially useful and commercially viable applications, ensuring that the fruits of new inventions reach all sections of society. “Your courage, dedication, talent, and zeal to explore the unknown will give new impetus to the journey of Developed India,” the Lieutenant Governor told the young innovators.
Chancellor Suneel Galgotia addressed the participants, noting that “the Smart India Hackathon provides a unique platform for unlocking the creativity and innovation inherent in young minds.” He announced a 50 percent scholarship for students from Jammu and Kashmir.
CEO Dr. Dhruv Galgotia extended a warm welcome to all participants and dignitaries, emphasizing the university’s dedication to “contributing to the vision of a developed India through empowering society with education and fostering national progress.”
The event was also attended by Sh Ashok Bajpai, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr. K. Mallikharjuna Babu, Vice Chancellor, faculty members, students, and prominent citizens.
About Galgotias University
Galgotias University (GU) is a private university located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2011 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Academic Programs: Galgotias University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, integrated, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including:
Undergraduate Programs: B.Tech, B.Arch, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, and more.
Postgraduate Programs: M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM, and more.
Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. in various fields.
The university also offers lateral entry programs for undergraduate courses.
Ranking and Accreditation
Galgotias University has been ranked 98th in Management and 50th in Pharmacy by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by various regulatory bodies.
Admissions and Fees
Galgotias University accepts applications for various programs through national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CLAT, LSAT, and GATE, as well as its own entrance tests.
The university’s annual fee ranges from approximately ₹32,000 to ₹5,96,000, depending on the program.
