Dr Priti Adani Presides Over Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research Convocation; Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Conferred Honorary D.Litt.

Editor’s Synopsis

Honourable Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree at the 17th Convocation of the Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research, the first since the institution’s renaming. Chancellor Dr Priti Adani presided over the ceremony.
Dr Abhijat Sheth, Chairperson of the National Medical Commission, received the Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree (Honoris Causa) for his contributions to medical education, healthcare governance and public health.
The university awarded 2,320 degrees, including 123 Ph.Ds. Academic honours comprised 123 gold medals, seven silver medals and 13 other prizes, presented to 83 awardees.

Nagpur/Wardha (Maharashtra), 17 October 2026: Honourable Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis was conferred on the Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree at the 17th Convocation of the Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research, a deemed-to-be university in Wardha. The ceremony, the first since the institution was renamed from Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), was presided over by Dr Priti Adani, Chancellor of the university and Chairperson of the Adani Foundation.

Dr Abhijat Sheth, Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), received the Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree (Honoris Causa) for his contributions to medical education, healthcare governance and public health in India.

The university conferred 2,320 degrees, including 123 Ph.Ds, across 10 faculties. Academic honours included 123 gold medals, seven silver medals and 13 other prizes, presented to 83 awardees. Poojal Devidas Mapari of Datta Meghe Medical College (DMMC) received 23 medals for outstanding academic achievement.

"It is society that created the institution through which you could graduate. That is why there is always a time to give back. The definition of success is not how much money you earn. The definition of success is how much you can give back,” said Shri Devendra Fadnavis.

Turning to a lighter moment, the CM remarked, “When I look at all these PhD holders, I thank God I did not have to do all the hard work they did to earn the Ph.D.”

“Today is a proud moment for our university community. For our students, their families and teachers, it marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. We also remember the late Shri Datta Meghe, whose vision shaped this institution and whose contributions to education and healthcare continues to be part of its legacy,” said Dr Priti Adani. The university’s 10 faculties cover medical sciences, dental sciences, Ayurvedic sciences, physiotherapy, nursing sciences, allied health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering and allied sciences. Its constituent institutions are Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Datta Meghe Medical College (DMMC), Sharad Pawar Dental College (SPDC), Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College and Research Centre (MGAC&RC), Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College (RNPC), Smt Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing (SRMMCON), School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy (DMCP), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FEAT) and School of Allied Sciences (SAS).

Dr Pankaj Rajesh Bhoyar, Honourable Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra, attended as Guests of Honour. Dr Malay Mahadevia, Treasurer; Shri Sagar Meghe, Trustee; and Dr Lalitbhushan Waghmare, Vice-Chancellor of the university.

Located at Sawangi Meghe in Wardha, approximately 80 km from Nagpur, the Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research is a multidisciplinary deemed-to-be university. Guided by its purpose, “Learn and Lead”, the institution aims to prepare students for meaningful careers and encourage them to contribute to society through their professional work.

From its beginnings with 100 medical students, the university has grown to more than 14,000 students across over 260 multidisciplinary programmes. Its academic portfolio spans health sciences and other disciplines, with a focus on education, research, innovation and community engagement. The campus is connected to major cities by road and rail, with air connectivity through Nagpur. In 2019, the institution established its first off-campus college in Nagpur.

The university holds an A++ accreditation grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to assess and accredit higher education institutions in India.

About Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research (AIHER)

AIHER - Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) formerly known as Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) is a multidisciplinary university located in Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, which is 80 kms from Nagpur, and offers a very conducive environment for high-quality education. Driven by the purpose of Learn and Lead, the university believes in inspiring the students for a meaningful, impactful future where they contribute to the society through professional accomplishment. With relentless drive and inspiration, the institute has grown from 100 medical students to over 14,000 students across 260 + multidisciplinary programs.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this sprawling, green and peaceful campus is a self-sustaining complex, well-connected by road, rail and air (via Nagpur) to all major cities in India. AIHER - Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) formerly known as Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), recently, established its first off campus college at Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, in 2019.

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