India, Feb. 5 -- CGC University, Mohali, transformed into a vibrant hub of intellectual exchange, cultural celebration, and national dialogue as it hosted Sahityam 2026, its official literature festival, which was inaugurated by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. In his address, Saini articulated the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' as a collective national responsibility rooted in education, youth empowerment, innovation, and ethical governance. The occasion was further elevated by the distinguished presence of Dr Kiran Bedi, India's first woman IPS officer and former lieutenant governor of Puducherry. Several startups incubated at CGC University, Mohali were also recognised for securing prestigious funding support. EDS Wagon Tech Pvt Ltd received a seed grant of Rs.10 lakh from IIT Madras, while Techealth Apex Pvt Ltd secured Rs.6.5 lakh in seed funding from Startup Punjab, the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, and the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. Vidyutam Verde NCESOL Pvt Ltd was awarded a seed fund of Rs.3 lakh from Startup Punjab, and Aasyra received funding support from AICTE. University chancellor S Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal said, "Viksit Bharat is not merely an economic aspiration, but an intellectual and ethical mission. Through Sahityam, we strive to cultivate minds that think critically, act responsibly, and lead India forward." CGC University MD Arsh Dhaliwal stated, "Sahityam 2026 emerged as a national confluence of ideas, reaffirming the varsity's steadfast commitment to shaping an enlightened, inclusive, and forward-looking India."HTC...