Rashtrapati Bhavan will host a conference of 46 Vice-Chancellors/ Directors of Central Universities/Institutes of Higher Learning on December 14, 2019.

This is part of regular interactions of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, with such institutions in his capacity as a visitor to 152 Central Universities and institutions of higher learning.

During the conference various sub groups will make presentations on issues such as the promotion of research; promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship among students; building industry - academia linkages; filling up of vacancies including faculty from foreign universities; creating alumni funding and enhancing alumni activities; completion of major infrastructure projects in a time-bound manner.

Apart from the heads of 46 institutions of higher learning, the Union Ministers for Chemicals and Fertilizers; Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare; Human Resource Development; Commerce and Industry; and Petroleum and Natural Gas, as well as Secretaries of concerned Departments and Chairman AICTE, will also attend the Conference.