• 100% Scholarship for Armed Forces Personnel to Pursue UGC-Entitled Online Degrees from LPU.
• Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal mentioned, “No amount of salutes is ever enough to honour the bravery and sacrifices of our defence n paramilitary Forces”.

NEW DELHI: In a landmark move, after the successful implementation of Operation Sindoor, reflecting national gratitude and a commitment to educational inclusion, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced the launch of the ‘Jai Jawan Scholarship’—a 100% tuition fee waiver for all active defence and paramilitary personnel enrolling in LPU’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered in online mode. The initiative is designed exclusively for India’s 22 lakh active defence (Army, Navy & Air Force) and paramilitary personnel, including the CRPF, ITBP, BSF, and SSB, making it the world’s largest private scholarship scheme in education The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, chaired by Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Founder Chancellor of LPU and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

Announcing the initiative, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal said, “No amount of salutes is ever enough to honour the bravery and sacrifices of our Armed Forces. This scholarship holds special national relevance in the wake of successful Operation Sindoor, where our brave personnel displayed extraordinary courage in response to the horrific massacre of civilians in Pahalgam. Their swift and determined action ensured the safety of the nation and reaffirmed India’s standing as a strong and resilient global power. These full scholarships are a tangible expression of solidarity—because true respect must go beyond words and translate into action.”

Addressing the media, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, made a historic announcement — the launch of the world’s largest educational scholarship initiative for defence and paramilitary personnel. This groundbreaking Jai Jawan Scholarship is set to benefit over 22 lakh active service members, firmly aligning with LPU’s mission to lead an education revolution and make higher learning accessible, inclusive, and empowering.

Dr. Mittal declared that every active defence and paramilitary personnel taking admission in the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic sessions (including both July and January intakes) will be eligible for this scholarship. “This is our tribute to the selfless dedication of our brave hearts. They protect the nation; it is our duty to empower them with knowledge,” he said.

LPU’s flexible UGC-entitled online degree programmes are tailored to meet the unique needs of armed forces personnel, who often face frequent relocations and operational demands. With anytime-anywhere access, online classes, and examinations, these programmes offer unparalleled convenience and adaptability, whether the learner is posted in Siachen’s icy heights or aboard a submarine deep in the ocean.

Highlighting the deep-rooted connection between LPU and the Indian Armed Forces, Dr. Mittal added, “Our relationship with the defence community is not new. The founder of Lovely Group once served as a military contractor, and we’ve proudly supported defence personnel for over seven decades. This legacy continues to shape our vision — to serve the nation through the transformative power of education.”

Both jawans and officers across all ranks are eligible under this scholarship. Those who have completed Class 12 can enrol in undergraduate programmes, while graduates can pursue master’s degrees. These qualifications not only empower personnel during active service by enhancing their knowledge and skills but also open up new career avenues after retirement, providing long-term professional and personal growth.

Speaking about the credibility of the university’s online offerings, he emphasized, “LPU’s online degrees are fully UGC-entitled and carry complete equivalence with regular degrees, as per UGC Notification F. No.3-5/2022(DEB-III) dated 2nd September 2022. They are not only recognized across India but also accepted globally, enabling eligibility for government jobs and higher education opportunities.”

LPU holds the prestigious NAAC A++ accreditation, placing it among the top institutions in India, and currently ranks 27th in the NIRF Rankings, reinforcing the university’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

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Situated in Noida’s industrial hub, this facility represents Waaree’s pursuit of excellence in solar technology. By implementing certain sustainable practices and utilizing energy-efficient processes, the factory is expected to produce quality solar solutions and contribute towards eco-friendly manufacturing initiatives, which aligns with India’s renewable energy transition objectives.

Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director at Indosolar, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This new factory epitomizes our commitment to advancing solar technology and promoting sustainability. Through our manufacturing processes and our dedicated team’s expertise, we aim to propel India’s renewable energy agenda forward while creating employment opportunities for the local community. Moreover, this facility is expected to contribute towards fulfilling the surging demand for high-quality solar panels across the nation. We look forward to collaborating closely with our stakeholders to contribute towards the widespread adoption of solar power and to a more sustainable future for all.”

Moving forward, Indosolar, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited remains committed to contributing to the transformation of the solar industry and providing enhanced services to its customers. This aligns with the Government’s vision of a self-reliant India (Atma Nirbhar Bharat). By inaugurating this facility, Indosolar will keep working towards its endeavor to create an environmentally conscious future for everyone.

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Qlik analytics has enabled Hitachi Omika Works to analyze and draw insights from data, enabling better risk analysis while eliminating ambiguity for faster decision-making across its organization. The solution provided by Hitachi Social Information Services (Hitachi SIS) has made Excel-based work more efficient and has adopted Qlik as its analytics tool. Qlik unifies and analyzes data on the fluid status of suppliers, ensuring processes in the supply chain are easily visible.

As a result, related departments across Hitachi Omika Works have reduced the man-hours required to confirm delivery dates with suppliers by up to 33% since the introduction of Qlik, improving overall efficiency by simply working from a single source of truth. This has empowered the teams to speed up and streamline operations and take more specific actions when required, including broadening the scope of data utilization and aiming to conduct dynamic data analysis in the future through data mining and text mining.

“At Hitachi Omika Works, the most important to us is to have fast access to accurate data. Qlik has enabled us to visualize information, which ensures decision-making is easier. Qlik is the solution to our supply chain data needs,” said Atsumi Furukawa, Supply Chain Management Center, General Manager, Omika Works, Connective Industries Division, Hitachi, Ltd.

Hiroshi Imai, Country Manager, Qlik Japan, said, “We are honored to be supporting the Hitachi Omika Works team. In choosing Qlik, Hitachi is meeting their complex data analytics requirements, supporting risk analysis and enabling timely decision making. It’s vital Qlik delivers tangible business benefits to our customers and in this case, it’s the meaningful operational improvements we’re achieving together.“

Qlik, with the recent addition of Talend, delivers an industry-leading portfolio of solutions for data integration, data quality, and analytics. With more than 40,000 active customers in over 100 countries, Qlik’s solutions work with virtually any data source, target, architecture, or methodology, to ensure customers have the data they need, whenever they need it.

In conclusion, Hitachi Omika Works’ adoption of Qlik analytics with additional services has enabled the division to streamline its supply chain operations, reducing the man-hours required to confirm delivery dates with suppliers by up to 33%. The move has empowered the teams to speed up and streamline operations and take more specific actions when required, including broadening the scope of data utilization and aiming to conduct dynamic data analysis in the future through data mining and text mining.

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