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India Today
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- India Today
A buffet of choices School of Hospitality & Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida
Students at SOHT Galagotias thrive in a multidisciplinary learning environment that helps cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM, GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA No. 24 (2025) up from No. 49 (2020) The School of Hospitality and Tourism (SOHT) at Galgotias University stands out as a premier institute due to its progressive, interdisciplinary and student-centric approach. 'Beyond traditional academics, we foster a multidisciplinary learning environment by integrating inputs from business, design, information technology and communication, ensuring students develop the holistic skills necessary for today's global hospitality industry,' says Prof. Rajiv Mishra, Dean, School of Hospitality and Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida. One of the school's defining features is its commitment to experiential learning. Students engage in real-world projects such as local, community-based tourism development near Jewar Airport, Greater Noida, and live consultancy assignments for logistics and service sectors like the Indian Railways. The faculty contributes to industry knowledge through high-impact research on topics such as guest satisfaction technologies, sustainability in hospitality and digital innovation, with several works published in the abstract and citation database, Scopus, and other internationally indexed journals. Another hallmark of SOHT is its practical exposure through executive development workshops, culinary masterclasses and simulation-based training sessions. The school regularly organises hospitality hackathons and collaborative coursework co-designed with partners from the hotel industry. In terms of pedagogy, SOHT has implemented advanced evaluation systems based on Bloom's Taxonomy, a hierarchical framework of educational goals that encourage analytical thinking and deep learning. 'The school emphasises entrepreneurial development, providing incubation support and mentorship to students who wish to launch their own ventures. This has led to the successful establishment of hospitality enterprises like Urban Mirchi, Caf Mocha and Caf The Downtown by alumni,' adds Prof. Mishra. SOHT currently offers undergraduate programmes such as the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and BSc in Hospitality Management. Aligned with NEP 2020, these programmes are structured around outcome-based learning (OBL) and project-based learning (PBL) models. With over 286 students currently enrolled, and hundreds of graduates successfully placed in leading hotel brands worldwide, SOHT consistently demonstrates exceptional academic and professional outcomes. A recent and notable development is the rise of a student-led governance ecosystem, where students actively contribute to quality assurance cells, feedback committees, event planning, and academic review panels. This participative model has enhanced accountability, strengthened student engagement, and significantly improved satisfaction levels.
Shafaq News
14-02-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Electricity demand: 4% jump by 2027
Shafaq News/ Global electricity demand is expected to grow by approximately 4% by the end of 2027, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In a report published on Friday, the IEA projected that about 85% of the growth in global electricity demand will come from emerging and developing economies, with China alone accounting for more than half of the increase, growing at an annual rate of 6% until 2027. "Electricity demand in China has been growing faster than its overall economy since 2020, fueled by a power-hungry industrial sector and the rapid expansion of electricity-intensive activities like solar panel, battery, and electric vehicle manufacturing," the analysis concluded. "The shift towards electricity-intensive industries is a significant trend," said Fatih Birol, the IEA's Executive Director. "We are seeing unprecedented growth in sectors like data centers and electric mobility, which underscores the need for more investments in clean energy." The increasing use of air conditioning, data centers, and 5G networks has also contributed to this growth, he added. India is expected to be a major driver of demand, contributing 10% of the global increase. "India's electricity consumption is surging due to rising incomes and greater adoption of cooling technologies," said Rajiv Mishra, an energy analyst in New Delhi. "We expect annual growth of around 7% through 2027." The report also highlighted that low-emission energy sources, including renewables and nuclear power, are expected to keep pace with demand growth, continuing to outstrip coal's share in the power mix. Solar power is set to become the second-largest low-emission source by 2027, after hydropower, while renewables as a whole are projected to surpass coal in electricity generation by 2025. The share of coal is expected to fall below 30% for the first time in a century, the IEA said. The agency noted significant developments in the Arab region, particularly in Iraq, which has been working to diversify its energy sources. "Iraq is expanding its solar energy projects to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels," said Ahmed al-Sudani, an energy expert in Baghdad. "With new solar installations, Iraq aims to generate 10% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030."
