09/07/2026
MoU Signed Between NIPER Hajipur and Bihar Animal Sciences University
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday between Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna, and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, at the University's Vice-Chancellor's Conference Hall to promote research, academic collaboration, and innovation.
Under the MoU, the two institutions will collaborate on joint research in the fields of pharmaceutical and veterinary sciences. The agreement includes the exchange of faculty members, scientists, and students; sharing of germplasm and biological samples; and collaborative studies on diagnostic, therapeutic, toxicological, and pre-clinical evaluation of medical devices in both large and small animals. The institutions will also share scientific literature, laboratories, research facilities, and equipment.
On the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Inderjeet Singh stated that the partnership would enable the University to benefit from NIPER's expertise in drug discovery, translational research, and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. He added that the collaboration would strengthen national and international research projects, joint scientific publications, patents, and technology development. According to him, the partnership would also help establish the University as a Centre of Excellence in the fields of One Health and translational veterinary research.
Prof. K. Ruckmani, Director of NIPER Hajipur, said that the integration of pharmaceutical and veterinary sciences would provide a new direction for translational research. She noted that combining the expertise of both institutions would open new avenues in drug discovery, medical device evaluation, biotechnology, innovation, and skill development, while also strengthening the country's healthcare priorities. She emphasised that the true value of the MoU would be realised only if both institutions continued to undertake joint research activities on a sustained basis. She further stressed that the agreement should not remain a mere formality but should be implemented actively with a strong focus on achieving tangible outcomes.
The University's Director Research, Dr. Naresh Kumar Singh, said that the MoU would promote collaborative research projects between the two institutions. He noted that the exchange of scientific resources, laboratories, and expertise would accelerate high-quality research. He further stated that the exchange of faculty and students would enhance the knowledge, skills, and experience of researchers from both institutions, helping translate laboratory research into practical, socially beneficial applications. He also informed that the implementation and progress of the MoU would be reviewed every three months to ensure its effective ex*****on.
Among those present at the event were Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, DRI-cum-Dean PGS; Colonel Kamesh Kumar, Registrar; Dr. Nirmal Singh Dahiya, Director Extension Education; Dr. Pallav Shekhar, Dean, BVC, Patna; Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dean, BSIDT, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Gyandev Singh, Dr. Bipin Kumar, Dr. Purushottam Kaushik, Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Dr. Ravikant Nirala ; along with several faculty members and scientists of the University.
