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Bridging Nations Through Knowledge: New Institute Launched To Deepen US-India Ties

Updated: July 21, 2025 14:40

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In a landmark move to foster academic diplomacy, O.P. Jindal Global University has inaugurated the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) in New York. The initiative aims to strengthen IndiaUS relations through education, research, and policy engagement.
 
Key Highlights From The Launch
  • MJIAS is backed by a USD 5 million endowment from Asha Jadeja Motwani and the Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation, marking one of the largest philanthropic contributions to American Studies in India.
  • The institute is named in honor of Professor Rajeev Motwani, the late Stanford computer scientist known for mentoring Google’s founders.
  • The launch event featured the release of JGU’s Sustainable Development Report 2025 and a Distinguished Public Lecture by global thought leaders.
Strategic Vision And Programmes
  • MJIAS will promote interdisciplinary research on US politics, law, economy, culture, and technology.
  • It plans to facilitate collaboration between Indian and American academic institutions, think tanks, and civil society.
  • Upcoming initiatives include the Rajeev Motwani Fellowship, a Master’s Programme in American Studies, and an annual IndiaUS conference.
  • The institute will also host forums on youth engagement, tech innovation, and global challenges, alongside developing bilateral indices and mobility programmes.
Outlook
MJIAS is positioned to become a globally recognized center for American Studies, serving as a bridge for cultural understanding and policy dialogue between India and the United States.
 
Sources: ThePrint, JGU.edu.in, Legal News India, The Wire, PTI.

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