Pondicherry University, through the UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (UMSGET), invites nominations for 16 fully funded scholarships (two candidates from each SAARC country) for admission to its two-year full-time M.Tech in Green Energy Technology programme for the academic year 2026–27. Administrated by the South Asia Foundation (SAF), the scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including tuition fees, hostel accommodation, medical insurance, an annual contingency grant of ₹10,000, and a monthly stipend of ₹12,500.
Pondicherry University has achieved a significant global milestone with the establishment of the UNESCO Chair on “Renewable and Clean Energy for Sustainable Development” (2024–2028) at the UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (UMSGET).
Dr Arun Prasath former Director, UMSGET along with Prof Jaffar Ali, Department of Green Energy Technology welcoming Prof Prasanth Ravindran New Director of UMSGET
UMSGET, Pondicherry University, through its Department of Green Energy Technology, is set to organize the National Level Competitive Exhibition on Sustainable Technologies (NLCEST–2026) on April 16, 2026, under the prestigious UNESCO Chair activity.
The Annual Governing Council Meeting of the South Asia Foundation (SAF) and Madanjeet Singh Foundation convened on November 27, 2025, Bandos, Maldvies. The meeting saw active Chairpersons from the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka of South Asia Foundation chapters.