TMU’s CTLD Signs MoU with SMAU International Industry and Trade Chambers to Strengthen Industrial Training and Research Opportunities
On June 20, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Development (CTLD) of Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, and SMAU International Industry and Trade Chambers (SIIATCH).
This strategic collaboration marks a milestone in bridging the gap between academia and industry, aiming to create new opportunities in industrial training, research, and skill development for TMU students and faculty members.
Dignitaries Present from TMU and SMAU
The MoU signing ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries from both institutions.
From TMU:
- Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
- Prof. (Dr.) Manjula Jain, Dean of Academics
- Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director, CTLD
- Dr. Amit Kansal, Associate Dean
- Dr. Dileep Dutt Varshney, Deputy Director, CTLD
- Dr. Vaibhav Rastogi, Joint Registrar
From SMAU International Industry & Trade Chambers:
- Dr. (CA) Harindra K. Garg, Chairman, SMAU
- Dr. Mohinder Ahuja, Vice Chairman
- Mr. Akshat Bhatija, Managing Director, Enviro Connect, Roorkee
- Ms. Anshika Rana, Office Director, SMAU
Their collective presence symbolised the joint commitment to fostering academic excellence, industrial growth, and skill innovation.
Objective of the MoU
The MoU aims to establish a long-term and sustainable collaboration between TMU and SMAU, ensuring mutual benefits in academic and industrial domains.
The partnership will focus on:
- Providing industrial exposure and hands-on training to students and faculty.
- Facilitating research guidance, field projects, and internships.
- Supporting placement opportunities in high-demand sectors such as data analytics, risk assessment, and actuarial sciences.
- Promoting knowledge exchange through expert lectures, webinars, and workshops.
Key Highlights of the Collaboration
Under this partnership, CTLD and SMAU will jointly undertake the following initiatives:
- Industrial Training & Technical Support: Skill development programmes and domain-specific technical workshops for students and faculty.
- Collaborative Seminars & Webinars: Joint academic events promoting research innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Internships & Field Projects: Industry-driven projects for real-world experience.
- Research Collaboration: SMAU to provide industry-based research guidance to TMU scholars.
- Placement Support: Structured industry interface to enhance career readiness in globally relevant sectors.
A Step Toward Global Industrial Alignment
The MoU reinforces TMU’s continuous efforts toward industry-oriented education and research innovation.
Through this collaboration, TMU students will gain access to industrial exposure aligned with global standards, enabling them to build careers that combine academic knowledge with professional competence.
Speaking at the event, Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director, CTLD, highlighted that such partnerships play a pivotal role in “transforming students into globally employable professionals equipped with the skills demanded by modern industries.”
This initiative is a testament to TMU’s vision of creating industry-ready graduates and strengthening its position as one of India’s leading private universities, promoting education–industry synergy.
Conclusion
The collaboration between TMU’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Development (CTLD) and SMAU International Industry and Trade Chambers represents a progressive step toward experiential learning and industrial integration.
It reflects TMU’s dedication to nurturing competent professionals, innovative researchers, and industry-ready leaders for the 21st century.
