Deccan College Chancellor Aims for Central Govt Deemed University Status
Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra, for a five-year term. Assuming office following the passing of former Chancellor Dr. Bibek Debroy, Dr. Patwardhan outlined his vision to transform the historic institution into a fully central government-funded Deemed University. He emphasized the college's potential to become a national Centre of Excellence in humanities, cultural studies, and heritage sciences, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 to strengthen Indian Knowledge Systems. Founded in 1821, Deccan College is renowned for research in archaeology, linguistics, and Sanskrit. Dr. Patwardhan, a distinguished biomedical scientist and former Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, expressed commitment to enhancing the institute's infrastructure, faculty, and research capabilities. His appointment was announced via a government resolution, highlighting the state's trust in his extensive experience in higher education governance and traditional medicine research. The move aims to position the college as a premier leader in shaping future education and innovation in critical humanities disciplines across India.
Wire timeline
Deccan College Chancellor Aims for Central Govt Deemed University Status
Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra, for a five-year term. Assuming office following the passing of former Chancellor Dr. Bibek Debroy, Dr. Patwardhan outlined his vision to transform the historic institution into a fully central government-funded Deemed University. He emphasized the college's potential to become a national Centre of Excellence in humanities, cultural studies, and heritage sciences, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 to strengthen Indian Knowledge Systems. Founded in 1821, Deccan College is renowned for research in archaeology, linguistics, and Sanskrit. Dr. Patwardhan, a distinguished biomedical scientist and former Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, expressed commitment to enhancing the institute's infrastructure, faculty, and research capabilities. His appointment was announced via a government resolution, highlighting the state's trust in his extensive experience in higher education governance and traditional medicine research. The move aims to position the college as a premier leader in shaping future education and innovation in critical humanities disciplines across India.
The Indian Express