Rohtak: In a major initiative aimed at opening global avenues for Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) students, the National President of Australian Haryanvi Association, Siva Singh met the Vice Chancellor Prof. Milap Punia will consider strengthening academic and professional links with the Haryanvi diaspora in Australia.Discussions focused on creating meaningful opportunities for MDU students in Australia in the areas of higher education, employment, and research collaboration. Both parties explored strategic avenues to connect students with global platforms and increase their international exposure.Professor Milap Punia stressed that the university is committed to preparing its students for global competitiveness while strengthening MDU’s international profile. He highlighted that the university will increasingly focus on industry-oriented education, skill development and international exposure, ensuring that students are well-equipped to pursue successful careers not only in India but also abroad. He expressed confidence that the collaboration with the Australian Haryanvi Association will play an important role in positioning MDU as a global academic hub.Siva Singh reiterated his commitment to support the initiative and said that such support would help the youth of Haryana to gain international recognition and opportunities.During the discussion, several important suggestions were discussed to facilitate global development for students. These include signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Australian universities for joint research and faculty exchange programmes, mentoring and career guidance initiatives for students, and facilitating internships and industry exposure by diaspora professionals.
