The MoU exchanging ceremony took place on Monday, August 14, according to a statement issued by Jamia Hamdard. Dr. M. A. Sikander, Registrar of Jamia Hamdard, and Dr. (Col) Kumud Rai, Chairman of ECHO India, signed the Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard.

Jamia Hamdard Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam expressed his delight for the event. "This MoU represents our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare and education," he said. We hope to construct significant capacity-building programmes that will contribute to the growth and development of these vital areas by using the ECHO Model."

Dr. Sandeep Bhalla, Associate Vice President of ECHO India, emphasized the potential of the partnership: "The MoU reflects our shared vision of empowering individuals and communities through accessible and quality healthcare and education. Together, we are poised to make a transformative impact in these fields."

Through this partnership, Jamia Hamdard and ECHO India will leverage the ECHO Model to launch capacity building programs that address the evolving needs of the healthcare and education sectors. The collaboration aims to foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and skill development, with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term impact, read the press statement.