A delegation from Denmark comprised of Mr. Brian Bodholdt, Director Go2Know International, and Ms. Ishita Sharma, World Bank funded Researcher, Aalborg University visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana to explore the possibilities for tie-ups between Indian and Danish Universities working in the field of Dairying and Agriculture. The delegates were received by Dr. Amarjit Singh, Placement-cum-Liaison Officer, GADVASU who also apprised them about various facilities available in the university. Dr. Simrat Sagar Singh, Dean Postgraduate Studies briefed delegates about various academic programmes and activities of GADVASU. Dr. A.K. Puniya, Dean, College of Dairy Science & Technology apprised the delegation about the ongoing research programmes and expertise available in the college where collaborations can be effectively done. During discussion with Dean and faculty of Dairy College, Mr. Brian narrated that India being the world's largest milk producer and Denmark being a country of Milk and Butter, the opportunities seem endless for educational and cultural exchange as well and business cooperation between the two nations. He further said that their trip to India is to explore the collaboration possibilities within dairying and agriculture education and GADVASU seems to be a perfect place to get an answer to most of the questions. The delegates expressed that their visit to GADVASU has been an extraordinary experience and must to date count as the most important for the future collaboration for exchange of students and scientists. Dr. Amarjit Singh Nanda, Vice-Chancellor said that GADVASU always encourages such collaborations with national and international organizations in the best interest of development of Animal Science programmes.
