The DU Academic Council has approved the reworked Strategic Plan 2024-47, focusing on a multi-faceted approach to promote research, collaboration, and global recognition. This plan replaces the earlier version, which was withdrawn in December 2023 due to plagiarism concerns stemming from similarities with strategic documents of other global universities.
The updated plan emphasises “Excellence in Education, Research, and Sustainable Practices” and aligns with India’s national goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. It outlines key focus areas, including interdisciplinary research, global collaborations, improved student outcomes, and sustainability initiatives.
Interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of the new plan, with a focus on addressing global and societal challenges. The university will prioritise fields such as artificial intelligence, climate change, infectious diseases, and sustainable practices. Additionally, strengthening ties with industry through collaborative research and internships is a major goal, ensuring that academia meets market demands.
Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh highlighted DU’s pivotal role in realising India’s dream of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). “The vision of the University of Delhi is to become an internationally acclaimed University, recognised for excellence in teaching, research and outreach; provide the highest quality education to students, nurture their talent, promote intellectual growth and shape their personal development; remain dedicated and steadfast in the pursuit of truth and serve humanity through the creation of well-rounded, multi-skilled and socially responsible global citizens,” he said.
In Thursday’s meeting, the DU Academic Council also approved recommendations from the Faculty of Social Sciences to introduce East Asian language courses at Ramjas College, Hansraj College, and Ram Lal Anand College. These include:
- Ramjas College: Advanced Diploma Course in Korean Language
- Hansraj College: Certificate Course in Chinese Language, Diploma in Korean Language, and Diploma Course in Japanese Language
- Ram Lal Anand College: Advanced Diploma Course in Chinese and Japanese Languages
Furthermore, the Faculty of Medical Sciences proposed updates to the curriculum, which were also approved. These include:
- The Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) curriculum in the Department of Microbiology at UCMS.
- The introduction of the super-specialty DM (Pediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia) course in the Department of Anaesthesia at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC).