Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the Indian Institute of Technology-BHU (IIT-BHU) have entered an agreement to collaborate to share lab and library facilities with the aim of enhancing joint research endeavors. As a part of the MoU the two institutes will now share laboratory and library facilities. This agreement will also promote further joint research projects. Vice-Chancellor of BHU Prof. Sudhir Kumar Jain stated that this collaboration can help the institutes get global recognition. He stated that working in isolation hinders progress, and thus, educational institutions should join forces to explore shared developmental opportunities. The Vice-Chancellor also emphasized that universities must cultivate a positive work culture and governance while meeting aspirations. Prof. Jain stressed that education should instill a sense of purpose and motivation, with institutions providing the tools and capabilities to achieve these goals. He shared key tips for engineering students to succeed long-term: maintaining a positive mindset, practicing sincerity, engaging in teamwork, managing time effectively, and developing life skills. The MoUs were signed by BHU Registrar Prof. Arun Kumar Singh, and IIT-BHU Registrar Shri Rajan Srivastava, at Swatantrata Bhawan, as Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Kumar Jain and Director, IIT-BHU, Prof. Amit Patra exchanged the agreements. The ceremony was attended by students along with faculty members and other dignitaries.
