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ORIC Steering Committee

Notification No: A-3/272/21211 | Date: 12-09-2025

The Vice Chancellor, on the recommendations of the Director, ORIC, has been pleased to revise the ORIC Steering Committee with its TORs.

Terms of Reference (TORs)

Members are appointed based on their expertise and must sign Conflict of Interest statements. The committee shall:

  • Devise and approve the 5-years strategic plan for the ORIC.
  • Review and approve recommendations for initiatives from ORIC leadership.
  • Review periodic monitoring reports on the basis of KPIs.
  • Provide policy guidance to ORIC leadership.
  • Ensure coordination with relevant stakeholders inside/outside the HEI.
  • Bridge the academic-industry gap and promote linkages and commercialization.
  • Advise the Vice Chancellor on research management challenges.
  • Undertake any other relevant tasks.

Committee Members

Sr# Name & Designation Status
1 Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali
Vice Chancellor, UAF		 Chairman
2 Ms. Sapna Kavita Oberoi
Progressive Farmer, Mandi Bahaudin		 Co-Chair
3 Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Member
6 Director ORIC Member
23 Manager Innovation & Commercialization, ORIC Non-Voting Member
24 Manager, Research Management ORIC Non-Voting Member/Secretary