Mysuru Declaration 2022 adopted at 96th AIU annual meeting.

Why in news?

• According to the Declaration, universities would draw up strategies for achieving their targets for the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and share their best practices through the network of AIU (Association of Indian Universities) for attainment of SDGs.
• The Vice-Chancellors, in attendance, have resolved to commit themselves for the realisation of SDGs and align the University education, research, innovation, and governance towards achieving the goals and targets set out for each of the 17 SDGs.
• SDGs were adopted by UN in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.