Chandigarh: Punjab Technical University (PTU) is all set to launch its study centres in into South Asian and African countries. Initially, the University will launch its management and technical courses through distance learning programmes in SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries and then move to African and even Gulf countries.
Rajneesh Arora, Vice Chancellor of PTU, has said that the University is very seriously thinking of opening its study centers, which will offer professional courses to the overseas students in SAARC countries. He also informed that the University has already got inquiries from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. For this, the University has submitted their proposals to the UGC (University Grants Commission).
SAARC is an economic and political organization of eight countries of South Asia. They are Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Mr Arora added that besides foreign students, there are countless Indian youngsters staying in SAARC countries who want to study further. However, cannot afford to do so because of the hefty fees. In addition, these courses will improve their job prospects and help them to hone their existing skills.
Furthermore, Mr Arora has mentioned that after SAARC countries, the University will open its centres in Gulf and African countries. He also mentioned that gradually they will also move towards central Asia and Southeast Asia. The University has constituted an expert committee, which is looking after these projects and keeping a close tab on the market demands and changing curriculum at the global level.
