W20 India signs MOU with Apeejay Stya University for knowledge partnership

Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Gurugram, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a Knowledge Partner with Women 20 (W20). Dr Neha Berlia, Co-Promoter, Apeejay Stya and Svran Group, Pro-Chancellor at Apeejay Stya University, and Joint Secretary, Apeejay Education will be the torch bearer and is part of the Task Force on Skill and Education in W20 Forum.

W20 is the official G20 engagement group focused on gender equity. Its primary objective is to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 discussions and translated into the G20 Leaders’ Declaration as policies and commitment that foster women’s economic empowerment. The vision is to create a world of equity, where every woman lives with dignity for the mission to ensure an enabling environment and ecosystem for women to thrive, transcend and transform. 

Apeejay Education has been focused on creating positive change in the society. A seat of global learning, Apeejay Stya University (ASU) endeavours to  bring about transformation of society through value-based education, man-making and nation-building by blending the dual identities of a technology and research-based university with a Liberal Arts institution. It provides a supportive and nurturing environment that  nurtures each student to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Sharing her views, Dr Neha Berlia, Co-Promoter of Apeejay Stya andSvran Group and Pro-Chancellor at Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram opined, “I am delighted to be part of the W20 Forum that aims to create an environment and ecosystem for women in India to thrive, transcend and transform. Apeejay Stya University (ASU ) is proud to be associated with the W20 forum as a knowledge partner and further aspire to create positive change in the society on an individual and collective level through gender sensitisation and community service activities. Our endeavour is to provide rich opportunities for innovative teaching-learning, creativity, and research across disciplines. We believe in empowering learners with a fundamental foundation in leadership and professional skills to face the challenges of the new liberalised global economy.”

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The theme of India’s G20 Presidency is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future” – is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad. Essentially, the theme affirms the value of all life – human, animal, plant, and microorganisms – and their interconnectedness on the planet Earth and in the wider universe. The G20 Presidency is responsible for bringing together the G20 agenda in consultation with other members and in response to developments in the global economy.