The President of India on Tuesday nominated Satnam Singh Sandhu as a member of the Rajya Sabha. Notably, he is one of the leading educationists of the country. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took to X to announce Sandhu’s nomination to the Upper House. “I welcome the nomination of Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji to the Rajya Sabha. His rich work in community service and his passion towards education, innovation and learning will be big sources of strength for the Rajya Sabha. I wish him the very best for his tenure,” the Vice President posted.
Who is Satnam Singh Sandhu?
Overcoming challenges in his pursuit of education, agriculturist Sandhu transformed his life’s mission into the establishment of a world-class educational institution. Sandhu laid the foundation for the Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) in Landran, Mohali, in 2001, and took a significant leap forward with the establishment of Chandigarh University in 2012. The university secured a place in the QS World Rankings 2023, ranking first among private universities in Asia.
Chandigarh University Chancellor Sandhu, who faced early life hardships, has evolved into a committed philanthropist, providing financial assistance to countless students in their pursuit of quality education. Actively engaged in extensive community initiatives, he strives to enhance health and wellness while promoting communal harmony through his two NGOs, ‘Indian Minorities Foundation’ and ‘New India Development (NID) Foundation.’ His noteworthy contributions extend to efforts for national integration domestically and extensive collaboration with the diaspora abroad.
Further details are awaited.