JGU wins “Digital Innovation of the Year” at the Times Higher Education Asia Awards 2021.

Why in news?

• P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has won the “Digital Innovation of the Year” award at the distinguished Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Awards 2021.

About JGU winning ‘’Digital Innovation of the Year’’

• JGU was the only Indian University to be Shortlisted for the “Digital Innovation of the Year”
• JGU’s win at the Awards is a recognition of JGU’s successful digital transformation and impact over the last two years. This award is also a reflection of JGU’s commitment to ensure continued education for its students during the ongoing pandemic.
• However, with the collective effort put in by the faculty, students and staff and the digital governance led by our IT team, by December 2020, 24,000+ online classes were completed, 1250+ unique online examinations were conducted and 69,000+ assessments were submitted.