CGC University Mohali Welcomes Former ISRO Chairman Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar

CGC University, Mohali was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and one of India’s most distinguished space scientists. His visit unfolded as a rare confluence of wisdom, aspiration, and vision—an encounter that left an indelible imprint on both students and faculty alike.

From the ceremonial reception to his thoughtful engagements with the University’s leadership, Dr. Kiran Kumar’s presence carried a profound sense of national pride and intellectual vigor. A guided tour of the campus revealed to him the spirit of innovation embedded within CGC University, Mohali's infrastructure and academic pursuits—an alignment he warmly acknowledged.

The heart of the day was his stirring keynote address, a fifty-minute masterclass that transcended the boundaries of a lecture. Speaking with clarity and conviction, Dr. Kiran Kumar illuminated India’s space triumphs, the challenges that temper progress, and the inexhaustible opportunities awaiting young engineers in the fields of science and technology. He urged students to cultivate perseverance and originality, reminding them that innovation is not merely the act of discovery but the discipline of sustained curiosity. A spirited exchange followed, as students posed questions on satellite research, space exploration, and career pathways, to which he responded with candour and an inspiring sense of possibility.

Reflecting on the significance of this moment for the University, our honorable Managing Director Mr. Arsh Dhaliwal remarked: “Listening to Dr. Kiran Kumar today was not simply to hear the story of India’s space programme—it was to witness how resilience and vision can redefine what a nation believes is possible. For our students, this was more than a motivational session; it was a reminder that their own journeys, too, can leave an imprint on history.”

The day’s proceedings also included a formal felicitation, media interactions, and a high-level dialogue between Dr. Kiran Kumar, the University’s leadership, and distinguished scientific guests. These discussions opened promising avenues for collaborative research and further affirmed the University’s mission to nurture globally competent professionals with a spirit of social responsibility. Significantly, the visit also represented a step toward making the campus increasingly AI-enabled and providing students with enriched facilities and advanced resources to empower their academic and professional journeys.

The visit concluded with warmth and gratitude, yet its true legacy endures in the minds it inspired and the futures it helped to reimagine. For CGC University, Mohali, the occasion was not merely an honour but a reaffirmation of its enduring commitment to education as a force for innovation, progress, and national growth.