Resonating to the prevailing challenge of dominance in the field of professional education , the management has felt that this could be the right time to bring about a positive change in the educational system. After setting up a benchmark in the area of academic excellence, the management has now shifted its focus on to areas neglected by the university and the regulating authorities. The enlightened management, which is determined to brighten the career prospects of its students, felt the need of a full-fledged department to implement and closely monitor prominent value addition activities in the institution. The department of Innovation and Research will strive to implement associated activities like industrial research and development, innovative practices in entrepreneurship, skill development through specialised and vocational training, Employability Skill Development and Industrial training. The department that will also closely monitor and evaluate the effectiveness with which these ambitious programs are being implemented in the institution. The management is quite aware of the fact that proper functioning of this department would have far-reaching implications on the future and branding of the institution and its students due to its impact on areas of job opportunities and self-employment.
The Department of Innovation and Research at CDGI is committed to promote an atmosphere of Research and Innovation. The department intends to motivate students and staff to take up projects with both innovative and entrepreneurial values with emphasis on converting their academic efforts into a career prospect. Priority will be accorded to projects involving multi disciplinary concepts.