The newly appointed Chancellor envisions transforming the historic research institute into a national center of excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems and heritage sciences.

With a legacy spanning more than 200 years, Deccan College is far more than an educational institution, it stands as a proud symbol of India’s rich cultural and civilisational heritage, Dr Bhushan Patwardhan, who will take charge as Chancellor of Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute , said.

He strongly believes that as Maharashtra advances the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 , Deccan College will play a vital role in strengthening Indian Knowledge Systems and placing Bharat-centred humanities at the core of higher education.

“In pursuit of this vision, I remain fully committed to working with the government towards securing the status of a fully central government-funded Deemed University, enabling the institution to further strengthen its infrastructure, faculty, research capabilities, and…