Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) has been adjudged the best performer in research-oriented programmes in chemistry-based courses at the national level. The recognition was announced at the three-day 45th annual convention of the Indian Chemical Council held in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.PPU registrar Abu Bakar said altogether 100 universities and colleges from across the country participated in the convention. He said the announcement was made by scientist Ranjit Kumar Verma, national president of the council.PPU vice-chancellor Upendra Prasad Singh welcomed the recognition, calling it an honour for the university to receive the accolade at a prestigious national-level convention.He said the honour would encourage the university to further strengthen its academic and research activities, with a renewed focus on research-oriented programmes and scientific research in chemistry.
