In an initiative aimed at deepening India-US academic engagement and global leadership, the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) inaugurated the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies, named in honour of Rajeev Motwani, a legendary computer scientist whose mentorship of innovators, including Google’s founders, left an indelible mark on the technology and innovation landscape globally, at an event in New York. The occasion was marked by the simultaneous release of the JGU Sustainable Development Report 2025 and a Distinguished Public Lecture delivered by leading Indian and global figures, signifying the university’s multi-dimensional vision of education, diplomacy, and innovation. The Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies will focus on research, public policy, education, innovation, and cultural exchange between India and the United States. The Institute is founded through a generous endowment by the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, under the visionary leadership of Ms Asha Jadeja Motwani, a pioneering philanthropist and venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley. Delivering the foundational address, Ms Asha Jadeja Motwani expressed her commitment to shaping ecosystems that empower changemakers, particularly across the Global South.

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