Can’t Become Great Merely by Talking About History: Fadnavis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the importance of addressing contemporary challenges alongside historical legacy during his address at the Maharashtra Gyan Sabha 2026, held at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) in Nagpur. The conference, organized jointly by Nagpur University, Gondwana University, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, and Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, focused on academic transformation under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Fadnavis highlighted the need to integrate global and Indian knowledge systems to foster innovation and national development. Fadnavis began by acknowledging India’s rich historical achievements, such as the establishment of ancient universities like Nalanda, Takshashila, and Vikramashila. However, he noted that repeated invasions and subsequent shifts in the education model led to the decline of these institutions. “While our history is glorious, merely reminiscing about it will not propel us forward,” he stated. Instead, he urged the nation to confront modern challenges, including rapid technological advancements and global competition. The CM underscored the urgency of adapting to the accelerated pace of industrial revolutions. He pointed out that the world has witnessed three major industrial revolutions in just 15 years, a stark contrast to the previous 250-year span of the first three. Fadnavis warned that ignoring this transformation could leave India behind, stressing the need for an education system that bridges traditional and contemporary knowledge.#devendra_fadnavis #nagpur_university #gondwana_university #maharashtra_gyan_sabha_2026 #visvesvaraya_national_institute_of_technology
Gondwana University Has Applied for Engineering Programme Approval in Gadchiroli: Govt to Council Nagpur: Five technical education institutions are already operational in Gadchiroli district, and Gondwana University has applied to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for approval to start an engineering degree programme from the 2026-27 academic year, the Maharashtra Legislative Council was informed on Tuesday. MLCs Amol Mitkari and others raised concerns about the lack of technical institutions in Gadchiroli, an aspirational district, questioning whether this absence forces students to travel elsewhere and hinders their access to government schemes. Higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil refuted the claim. The five institutions currently functioning in the district include one government diploma in engineering college, two unaided pharmacy diploma institutes, and one unaided MBA institute. Gondwana University’s application for a full engineering degree course at its University Institute of Technology is under review by AICTE. However, no specific timeline for the regulator’s decision was disclosed. The discussion highlighted the need for improved technical education infrastructure in Gadchiroli, which has been identified as a priority area for development. Critics argue that the absence of higher education facilities in the region limits opportunities for local students, compelling them to seek education in distant cities. The minister emphasized that the existing institutions are sufficient to meet current demands, though the pending approval for a new engineering programme could address future needs.#chandrakant_patil #gadchiroli #gondwana_university #all_india_council_for_technical_education #mlc_amol_mitkari
