Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Delhi Universities Asked To Build Global AI Skills
Delhi’s state universities may work more closely with institutions in other countries.
These partnerships could help students learn artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other new technology skills.
The Lieutenant Governor said students should be ready for jobs when they graduate.
Universities were also asked to improve their placement records.
They should research problems that affect people in Delhi and support student businesses.
Students in NCC and NSS may help with traffic near campuses.
They may also assist during disasters and emergencies.
University leaders were asked to improve mentoring, complaints systems, staffing and facilities.
Delhi’s state universities have been asked to pursue international partnerships in AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Lieutenant Governor Sardar TS Sandhu said graduates should be employable, not merely hold degrees.
Universities were directed to improve placement outcomes and address declines in NAAC and NIRF performance.
The LG called for Delhi-focused research, stronger student startups, and greater encouragement for campus entrepreneurship.
NCC and NSS cadets may help manage traffic near campuses and assist during emergencies, with recognition for their contributions.
- Who
- Delhi’s state universities, their students and administrators, under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Sardar TS Sandhu.
- What
- Universities were asked to strengthen global technology partnerships, improve employability and placements, support research and startups, and expand civic and student-support initiatives.
- When
- The directions were issued on Thursday at a review meeting, following an earlier meeting on May 12.
- Where
- At Delhi’s state universities and around their campuses in New Delhi.
- Why
- To ensure graduates develop job-relevant skills, improve university performance, address Delhi-specific challenges and strengthen student support.
- Main focus
- International collaborations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies
- Employability goal
- Every graduate should be genuinely employable rather than merely hold a degree
- Placement priority
- Universities were asked to ensure strong placement outcomes for every graduating batch
- Research direction
- Research should focus on practical solutions to challenges specific to Delhi
- Student entrepreneurship
- Universities were asked to encourage student startups and entrepreneurship on campus
- Civic participation
- NCC and NSS cadets may coordinate with Delhi Traffic Police and assist during emergencies
- University administration
- Officials were asked to improve mentoring, grievance redressal, staffing, infrastructure and facilities