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BY SPEED POSTD.O.No.F. 1 4-1 2 12016(rA)

Dear Sir/Madam,

31't August,20l6

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The idea that development ceases to be effective unless it is situated on.a sustainable base has

been unanimously affirmed world over. This idea is central to the theme of United Nations'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, I would like to draw your kindattention to SmartCampusCloud Network, a global networking initiative seeking to linkeducational institutions in the mission of bringing about sustainable, eco-friendly and energy-efficient development.

ln this regard, I herewith enclose an introductory note developed by TERRX Policy centrespelling out concept and operationalization mechanism of SmartCampusCloud Network onthe campuses of your esteemed institution. The Network is poised to facilitate dialogue andsharing of ideas amongst students and faculty as a way of making the maximum out of SDGs.Needless to say, this will be a signifrcant contribution to the realization of Smart Cities andSmart India mission unveiled by the Hon'ble Prime Minister.

I request you to put in place an effective mechanism for the implementation of theSmartCampusCloud Network and also convey these instructions to all the colleges affiliatedto your university.

With regards,

To

The Vice-Chancellors ofall the universities.

9pr&:- Ms. Ishita Roy, 1lS, Joint Secretary (HE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of

Human Resource Development. Govemment of India. Shastri Bhawan. New Delhi-110015 (with reference to MHRD letter No. 9-8/2016-U1(A), dared l3th July, 2016).

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