New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday nominated Chandigarh University (CU) founder-chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha. A notification by Home Ministry said that Sandhu, one of the country’s leading educationists was being nominated to the Upper House of Parliament.
Sandhu’s nomination was welcomed by Vice-President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar. He said that country’s leading educationist’s passion towards education & learning will add greatly to the House’s strength.
I am delighted that Rashtrapati Ji has nominated Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Satnam Ji has distinguished himself as a noted educationist and social worker, who has been serving people at the grassroots in different ways. He has always worked extensively to… pic.twitter.com/rZuUmGJP0q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2024
PM Modi extends greetings to Sandhu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Sandhu’s nomination to the Upper House and lauded him for his revolutionary work at the grassroot level and working ardently to bring a difference to people’s lives.
I am delighted that Rashtrapati Ji has nominated Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Satnam Ji has distinguished himself as a noted educationist and social worker, who has been serving people at the grassroots in different ways. He has always worked extensively to… pic.twitter.com/rZuUmGJP0q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2024
Who is Satnam Singh Sandhu?
Satnam Singh Sandhu, son of a farmer, is the founder and chancellor of Chandigarh University. Being one of country’s leading educationists, his work & contribution in the field of education transcends boundaries and has earned global admiration & appreciation.
Sandhu is credited with laying the foundation of Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) at Landran in Mohali in 2001. This work took a step forward and he went on to establish Chandigarh University in 2012, which a found a place in QS World Rankings 2023, fist among private universities in Asia.
How is Sandhu contributing to people’s cause?
Having seen hurdles & obstacles in early childhood, Sandhu not only struggled hard to create a name for himself but also developed a strong penchant for philanthropy. Today, he provides financial assistance to lakhs of students in pursuing quality education.
One of his long-cherished dreams has been creating world-class institution in his life.
He is actively involved in large scale community efforts to improve health and wellness and also to advance communal harmony through his two NGOs ‘Indian Minorities Foundation’ and New India Development (NID) Foundation.
