Overview

On 13 October 2026, Anurag University hosted a delegation from the United Arab Emirates as part of the second phase of the UAE–India Leaders Program, an executive‑education initiative commissioned by the National Projects Office of the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs and co‑sponsored by the Zayed Education Foundation.

Delegation and Objectives

The UAE delegation comprised representatives of Silal Group, Agthia, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Borouge, Fertil, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi. The programme team also included members of the Zayed Education Foundation and Authentica. The visit was intended to showcase Anurag University’s academic, research and innovation capabilities, particularly in agriculture, food security, energy, sustainability and technology, and to explore possibilities for knowledge transfer and student‑faculty exchanges.

Campus Tour and Facilities

Delegates toured the university’s agricultural campus, observing:

  • Farming practices and agricultural machinery,
  • Production units for bio‑fertiliser and biopesticide,
  • Mushroom cultivation and sericulture facilities,
  • AWS‑linked and ISRO‑related research laboratories.

These demonstrations highlighted the university’s contributions to agritech and sustainable agricultural solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and food production.

Leadership Remarks

Dr P. Narayan Reddy, Dean of the School of Agricultural Sciences, stated that the university’s work in agritech, food security and sustainable agricultural solutions is designed to support increased food production through innovative approaches. Dr Archana Mantri, Vice‑Chancellor, emphasized that engagements such as this enable the university to present its capabilities globally and to learn from international perspectives, thereby strengthening its contribution to sustainable development and innovation. Mr Anurag Palla, Vice President – Strategy, noted that the interaction helped illustrate the university’s strengths across agriculture, research and innovation and fostered a shared understanding of institutional expertise that can be leveraged for mutual benefit.

Prospects for Ongoing Collaboration

Discussions identified several areas for continued engagement, including sustainable agriculture, food security, technology transfer, training, faculty involvement and practical exposure programmes for students in both India and the UAE. A UAE delegate remarked that the visit provided valuable insight into the university’s ecosystem and opened avenues for exchanging perspectives and exploring joint initiatives.

About Anurag University

Established in 2020, Anurag University is one of Telangana’s first state‑private universities and ranks among the top institutions in Hyderabad. The campus spans more than 150 acres and serves over 15,000 students across 70 + undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, management, pharmacy, agricultural sciences, medical sciences, nursing and international education. The university has received consistent recognition from NIRF, Times Engineering Survey, The WEEK and Careers360, and operates on an Outcome‑Based Education and Project‑Based Learning model. It maintains research, innovation and industry‑engagement collaborations with more than 20 universities in 13 countries.

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