UoH Republic Day 2026: A Roadmap to Viksit Bharat | VC Prof B J Rao

Celebrate the spirit of the 77th Republic Day with the University of Hyderabad! 🇮🇳 Read the full report on UoH Herald: https://herald.uohyd.ac.in/tiranga-sp... In this address, Vice Chancellor Prof. B. J. Rao outlines the University’s strident march towards excellence, innovation, and the national goal of Viksit Bharat. From securing the #1 spot in the Nature Index 2025 to launching cutting-edge research in Digital Twins and Healthcare, UoH is setting new benchmarks in higher education. Join us as we reflect on a year of massive infrastructure growth, successful placements, and a renewed commitment to "National Needs, Global Standards." 📌 Key Highlights of the Address: 🏆 Academic & Research Excellence Top Ranking: UoH secured the #1 spot among multidisciplinary Indian universities in the Nature Index 2025. Major Grants: Awarded the ₹100 Cr ANRF-PAIR project to tackle Metabolic, Infectious, and Cancerous (MIC) diseases. Publication Power: Over 1,125 research articles published in 2025 alone. 🚀 Innovation & Deep-Tech Digital Twin CoE: Establishment of the HAL–UoH Centre of Excellence, featuring India's first Air Mobility Digital Twin Lab. Startup Success: ASPIRE has supported 140+ startups, generating ₹500+ Crores in funding. New Think-Tank: Launch of INFORM (Interdisciplinary Forum for Climate Resilience and Sustainability). 🏗️ Infrastructure & Growth (IoE) New Facilities: Upcoming operationalization of Men's & Women's hostels (May '26) and the Lecture Hall Complex (July '26). Heritage Restoration: The Golden Threshold (GT) renovation is nearly complete, ready to serve as a cultural hub for the city. 🎓 Placements & Students Placement Success: Highest package touched ~₹34 Lakhs (51.6M Yen) with students placed in 122 top organizations. Global Exposure: New partnerships with institutions in Japan, Italy, and the US. 👥 Recruitment & Community Mission Mode Recruitment: Over 750 beneficiaries across faculty and non-teaching staff recruitments and promotions. Campus School: Expanding up to Class 12 (CBSE) to create a model school for the future. 💡 The Way Forward Prof. Rao calls for the intelligent adaptation of AI/ML, strict academic ethics, and a collective move away from negativity towards a creative, solution-oriented campus culture. "Let us renew our pledge to serve the nation through education, innovation, and social responsibility." 👇 Learn more about UoH: 📰 UoH Herald: https://herald.uohyd.ac.in/ 👍 Facebook:   / uohyd   ✖️ X / Twitter: https://x.com/HydUniv (@hyduniv) 📸 Instagram:   / uohyd   (@uohyd) 💼 LinkedIn:   / university-of-hyderabad   #UniversityOfHyderabad #RepublicDay2026 #UoH #ViksitBharat #HigherEducation #Research #Innovation #DigitalTwin #India #EducationMatters #JaiHind