Galgotias University Honoured for Excellence at Global Library Science Forum

Galgotias University hosted the 12th International Conference on Library and Information Science on 2nd December 2024, which spanned three days. The event's Chief Guest, Shri Yogendra Upadhyay, the Higher Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, underscored the importance of education in developing morality and transmitting knowledge and wisdom. He stated, "The primary foundation of education is to instill good values and strengthen our understanding through technology. I urge students and youth of our country to master modern technologies and establish new milestones for the welfare of the world. Always remember that hard work, reflection, and contemplation yield immense rewards."

The Education Minister commended Galgotias University's outstanding infrastructure, intelligent classrooms, cleanliness, and well-functioning laboratories in various departments. He praised the university for offering students a platform for comprehensive development.

He also congratulated Chancellor Shri Suneel Galgotia for his efforts to transform the education sector by providing high-quality education at an affordable price. Shri Upadhyay also expressed his gratitude to CEO Dr. Dhruv Galgotia for his instrumental role in establishing a student-centric and world-class education system at the university. He characterised the Indian government's ONOS (One Nation, One Subscription) initiative as a substantial advancement, emphasising its importance.

The conference has attracted more than 300 participants from France, Germany, the Philippines,  the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Thailand, and Bangladesh. It will feature the presentation of 84 research papers. The Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and Gautam Buddha University are assisting in organising the conference.

In his address, Chancellor Shri Suneel Galgotia stated that libraries are a critical component of the education system and the beating centre of any institution. He emphasised the conference's compatibility with India's Make in India and Digital India initiatives.

The conference will discuss various subjects, including integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Blockchain Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, Innovation and Knowledge Management, and Research Data Management into library services. These sessions allow students and participants to learn about the most advanced technologies and establish new standards in their respective domains.

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