Lucknow: The Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, under the leadership of Dr. Archana Shukla, Head, Department of Psychology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in the presence of Prof. Manuka Khanna, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Lucknow and Prof. Geetanjali Mishra, Dean Academics, University of Lucknow, to collaborate on various initiatives in research, training, and innovative practices.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a major Indian public sector undertaking in the petroleum and natural gas industry, with a focus on refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products across the country. The Department of Psychology will share its expertise with HPCL through workshops, seminars, and joint research initiatives. This collaboration aims to improve workplace efficiency and employee well-being by fostering progressive practices and a deeper understanding of work psychology and behaviour. Dr. Archana Shukla, Head, Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, and Madhukar Kaitha, Head, HR HPCL’s NCZ Division, will act as the coordinators for this program.
Prof. Geetanjali Mishra, Dean Academics also shared her views on this MoU. She said, “The job of a university other than creating knowledge is to share it extensively with the society.”
