Indian Army Signs MoU with Medhavi Skills University to Empower Army Families

In a landmark collaboration, the Indian Army recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medhavi Skills University (MSU), Sikkim, to provide educational and skilling opportunities to the families of army personnel by reserving seats and offering fee concessions.

Under the MoU signed at a ceremony held at the South Block in New Delhi, Medhavi Skills University will earmark seats and offer special fee concessions in its skill-based undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs for the wards and spouses of serving, deceased, and retired army personnel.

MSU will provide a cut in tuition fees and hostel accommodation fees for these beneficiaries with additional concessions based on their scores in national entrance examinations.

The MoU was signed by Major General Ravindra Singh in the presence of Adjutant General of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General C B Ponnappa and Mr. Kuldip Sarma, Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor of MSU, at South Block, New Delhi. MSU has become India’s first skills university to collaborate with the Indian Army.

Mr. Kuldip Sarma said “MSU views the defence forces as a significant partner in its journey of upskilling India. We are dedicated to enhancing the learning, development and employability for the families of those who serve our nation so bravely. This initiative stands as a testament to our unwavering support for India’s guardians and their families.”

Major General Ravindra Singh highlighted the importance of the MoU: “This partnership with Medhavi Skills University is a commendable step towards empowering the families of our army personnel. It is our duty to support the educational and professional aspirations of the families who sacrifice so much for the nation’s security.”

The initiative by MSU is a homage to the enormous sacrifices and service of the Indian Army and aims to empower the families of India’s heroes through enhanced educational and skilling opportunities.