An inaugural virtual event titled “AI for the Future: Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) and University of Maryland” was held on June 1, under the Viksit Amritsar Partnership 2026 initiative, bringing together both institutions to discuss the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) certificate program that will benefit 30 students from GNDU Amritsar.

Delivering the keynote address virtually, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and a founding member of the Viksit Amritsar initiative, Taranjit Sandhu, emphasized the importance of education in driving progress.

“Education is the foundation of progress, and this initiative demonstrates how members of the Viksit Amritsar leadership—many of whom studied in India and later built successful careers in the United States—have not forgotten their motherland. Instead, they are giving back by creating opportunities for future generations,” Sandhu said.

He noted that the program had identified and selected some of the brightest students with strong academic records and provided them access to advanced learning opportunities in AI.

“I congratulate everyone involved, especially Guru Nanak Dev University, for making this vision a reality,” Sandhu said. He added that as a public university serving many students from rural communities, GNDU plays a crucial role in expanding access to quality education. He said the initiative would help students better understand AI, one of the most transformative technologies shaping the future, and prepare them for emerging opportunities.

Calling the program a starting point for broader collaboration, Sandhu encouraged additional partnerships with leading institutions across India, including universities in Delhi.

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