The present day industry and business, and for that matter entire spectrum of human endeavors are on the lookout for the generation of young people who are not only enlightened but also trained to think innovatively and boldly. They are expected to be capable of meeting with challenges and creating opportunities on undefined arenas for career motivation and societal concerns.

With this focus in mind, we are glad to announce the launch of School of Liberal Studies. The School with its advanced academic structure and innovative approach will enable students to participate in a programme that recognizes differences in individual capabilities, preferences in terms of acquiring skill or competencies, understanding parameters of dignified quality of life and seek to achieve the same through intellectual self-propelled pursuits.

I am sure that the School has the vision, wherewithal and collective wisdom to achieve the enshrined goals through dynamic, participative and scholarly pedagogic inputs as well as collaborative deployment of professionals of high repute and caliber. The University has to be the cradle of innovations and experimentation. The concept of Liberal Studies provides the evidence of such preparedness and boldness on the part of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

I welcome this initiative of the University and offer my best wishes to the School of Liberal Studies.