Dr. Madhu Chitkara meets Consul General of India in Cape Town

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University, met Ruby Jaspreet, Consul General of India in Cape Town, at India House, Cape Town, to discuss opportunities for academic and research collaboration between India and South Africa.

Dr. Chitkara was accompanied by Dr. K. K. Mishra, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Accreditation & Quality Assurance Cell and Dr. Amit Mittal, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research Programs. The discussion covered areas including higher education, research, internationalisation, academic exchange and institutional partnerships.

India and South Africa share longstanding historical ties, common values and a shared vision for the Global South. Against this backdrop, the meeting explored the role of higher education and research in creating opportunities for students, faculty and institutions in both countries.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara said, “Academic engagement between India and South Africa provides an opportunity for institutions to exchange knowledge, develop academic networks and identify areas for meaningful collaboration. Such interactions can help create opportunities for students and faculty across both countries.”

Chitkara University continues to engage with international institutions and stakeholders across academic exchange, research and institutional partnerships, with this meeting discussing further avenues for stronger academic ties between India and South Africa.