DW BUREAU / chandigarh In a novel initiative, keeping in view the upheavals caused by the global pandemic, "Reach Out 2020- An Interaction on Academic Issues and Concerns" an online and offline interaction was organised by Dr Anju Suri, Dean, International Students, Panjab University, today. Under the generous patronage and keen interest of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Raj Kumar, the unique online and offline interaction had an extremely distinguished panel of experts to address issues, resolve concerns and provide suggestions and assistance to the international students. More than 70 students of PU hailing from Afghanistan, Mauritius, Iran, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Nepal joined the online interaction and were profoundly appreciative of the initiative as it helped them to get in direct touch with the distinguished panelists and apprise them of the various issues and concerns being faced by the international students. Dr Anju Suri who has recently taken charge as Dean International Students PU, assured the students of the responsible, responsive and welcoming climate of PU which has made it the desired destination for scores of overseas students. She informed the gathering that inspite of the Pandemic and the subsequent problems, the intake of foreign students has risen significantly in PU which attests to the great prestige and reputation that the Panjab University enjoys in the global arena. (editor@dailyworld.in)