PAU’s inclusion in the BRICS Network University marks a major step from national excellence to global leadership in agriculture

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has created history by becoming the only state agricultural university in India to be admitted into the BRICS Network University, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s global standing in agricultural education, research, and food security.

The inclusion of PAU in the prestigious multilateral academic network underscores its long-standing contributions to agricultural innovation, sustainability, and capacity building. It also reflects the university’s credibility as a centre of excellence in addressing global challenges related to food systems, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods.

The BRICS Network University facilitates academic cooperation among leading universities across Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, enabling collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, and joint academic programmes. PAU’s participation is expected to open new avenues for international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture.

For the PAU community and its alumni, the achievement is a source of deep pride. It stands as a testament to decades of dedicated effort by visionary leadership, faculty members, researchers, students, and institutional partners who have collectively elevated PAU from regional prominence to global recognition.

As global agriculture confronts the twin challenges of climate change and food security, PAU’s inclusion in the BRICS Network University positions it to play a more active role in shaping the future of farming through science-driven solutions and international cooperation.