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    Governor calls upon Consuls General: to promote trade, tourism, education and investments in Maharashtra Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma addressed the diplomats of Mumbai at the Annual Consuls General Meet organized by Gateway House at Bombay Gymkhana, in Mumbai. The Governor emphasized the important role of Consuls General in strengthening cooperation across trade, investment, tourism, cultural exchange, visa facilitation, and people-to-people contacts. The Governor highlighted Maharashtra’s position as India’s leading industrial state and gateway for global engagement. The Governor recalled that during recent months Presidents, Prime Ministers, and senior leaders from Bhutan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, France, Myanmar, and other nations had visited Mumbai. He called for deeper collaboration between Maharashtra and the international community in trade, education, tourism, innovation, culture, and sustainable development. Consuls General from various countries posted in Mumbai were present on the occasion. Executive Director of Gateway House Manjit Kripalani and Co Founder of AZB Behram Vakil were present.

    17.06.2026:Governor calls upon Consuls General: to promote trade, tourism, education and investments in Maharashtra

    Governor calls upon Consuls General: to promote trade, tourism, education and investments in Maharashtra Maharashtra…

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    15.06.206: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma participated in the School Reopening Festival for the new academic year at the BMC run Mumbai Public School at Byculla, Mumbai. The Governor interacted with the school children and distributed school kits and meals to the students. The Governor reviewed the school admission process and visited the Astronomy Laboratory, Pre-Primary (Balwadi) Classrooms, Smart Classrooms, Computer Laboratory, and the FLN Laboratory. Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ashwini Bhide, Chairperson of BMC Education Committee Rajeshree Shirwadkar, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, Additional Commissioner of BMC Education Department Dr. Avinash Dhakne, State Project Director of Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad (MPSP) Sanjay Yadav, Joint Secretary to the Governor S. Ramamoorthy, teachers, parents, staff, and school children were present.

    15.06.2026: Governor welcomes students of BMC School on Reopening Day

    Maharashtra Governor welcomes students of BMC School on Reopening Day Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma…

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    12.06.2026: A delegation of the Maharashtra Olympic Association (MOA), led by former Member of Parliament and the Association’s Senior Vice President, Manoj Kotak, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The delegation discussed the need to provide quality training and development opportunities for young athletes participating in various sporting disciplines. During the interaction, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma observed that athletes from the North-Eastern states possess immense talent. However, while sports infrastructure in those states remains limited, Maharashtra offers comparatively advanced sporting facilities. He suggested that Maharashtra should facilitate training opportunities for talented athletes from the North-East by enabling them to access the state’s sports infrastructure. The Governor further stated that Maharashtra has established itself as a leading state in the field of sports and should take the lead in promoting and popularising various sports across the country under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative. General Secretary of MOA Sanjay Shete, Joint Secretary Dr. Pradeep Khandare, General Secretary of All India Tennis Association Sundar Iyer, General Secretary of the Tripura Olympic Association and Joint Secretary of the All India Tennis Association Sujit Roy, along with office-bearers of various sports organisations were present.

    12.06.2026: Delegation of Maharashtra Olympic Association Calls on Maha Governor

    Delegation of Maharashtra Olympic Association Calls on Maha Governor A delegation of the Maharashtra Olympic…

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    10.06.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma presided over a programme 'Big Salute: Honouring Heroes In Khaki' organised to acknowledge the important work of the police in Pune. The programme was organised by Lexicon Group and Pune Times Mirror. The Mumbai edition of Pune Times Mirror was launched on the occasion. Pune City Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Darade, Chairman of the Lexicon Group Pankaj Sharma, Vice Chairman Neeraj Sharma, social activist Dr. Ved Prakash Sharma, Director of Pune Times Mirror Sheetal Biyani, and Chairman of the Lexicon Group of Institutes Sukhdev Sharma were among those present.

    10.06.2026: Governor presides over a programme ‘Big Salute: Honouring Heroes In Khaki’ in Pune

    Governor presides over a programme ‘Big Salute: Honouring Heroes In Khaki’ in Pune Maharashtra Governor…

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    10.06.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today inaugurated an International Workshop on “Mid-TRL Technology Transition and Innovation Acceleration” at Pune International Centre in Pune. The 3 day Workshop has been jointly organised by the CoEP Technological University and CANEUS International. Eminent scientist Prof Raghunath Mashelkar, Vice-Chancellor of CoEP Technological University Prof Sunil Bhirud, Founder Chairman of CANEUS International Milind Pimprikar, experts, researchers, entrepreneurs and students from various fields were present. The Governor released a Handbook brought out for the workshop on the occasion.

    10.06.2026: Governor inaugurates an International Workshop on “Mid-TRL Technology Transition and Innovation Acceleration in Pune

    Governor inaugurates an International Workshop on “Mid-TRL Technology Transition and Innovation Acceleration in Pune Maharashtra…

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    09.06.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today called upon journalists to continue highlighting the concerns of ordinary citizens and marginalized sections of society. The Governor was addressing a Convention of Journalists organised by the Marathi Patrakar Sangh at the Y.B. Chavan Auditorium in Mumbai. Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Rahul Narwekar, Gaur Gopal Das, Group Editor of Sakal Media Group Nilesh Khare, senior journalists Sarita Kaushik and Mrunalini Nanivadekar, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, State President of the Marathi Patrakar Sangh Kiran Joshi and journalists were present.

    09.06.2026: Governor attends the Convention of Journalists organised by the Marathi Patrakar Sangh

    Governor attends the Convention of Journalists organised by the Marathi Patrakar Sangh Maharashtra Governor Jishnu…

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    09.06.2026: The Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma paid floral tributes to the statue of Krantisurya Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion his 126th Martyrdom Day at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The Governor, along with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also paid floral tributes to the portraits of 15 Tribal Revolutionaries and planted a sapling on the occasion. A documentary film depicting the sacrifice and legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda was screened during the programme. Tribal artists presented traditional folk dances, while several artists shared their experiences and thoughts. Tribal Development Minister Dr. Ashok Uike, Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal, Minister of State for Tribal Development Indranil Naik, Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly from tribal communities, senior Tarpa Musician and folk artist Padma Shri Bhiklya Dhinda, as well as other invited guests were present.

    09.06.2026: Governor honors Legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 126th Martyrdom Day

    Governor honors Legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 126th Martyrdom Day The Governor of…

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    08.06.2026: Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma interacted with a student delegation from Andhra Pradesh under the 'Yuva' Sangam programme at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The programme was organised by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune as part of the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative. Deputy Secretary of Higher Education Department Shreyans Mohan, Senior Technical Officer of Outreach and Training Programme IISER Pune Dr. Manava Divekar and Senior Principal Technical Officer Dr. Shanti Kalipatnapu, Assistant Professor of Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in IIT Tirupati Dr. Bibhuti Kachhap, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, Joint Secretary to the Governor S. Ramamoorthy, Project Manager of Outreach and Training Programme IISER Pune Nitin Tiwane, members of the student delegation from Andhra Pradesh, and faculty members, staff and students of IISER Pune were present.

    08.06.2026: Governor Interacts with Students under ‘Yuva Sangam’ Programme

    Governor Interacts with Students under ‘Yuva Sangam’ Programme The Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma…

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    06.06.2026:Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma presided over the Shakti Summit 2026 organised by the Pune District Chapter of the Hindu Economic Forum at Pune International Centre in Pune. Lt. General Ajay Kumar Singh (Retd.), Member of the National Security Advisory Board and former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command; Bharat Kamte, Chairman of Quintessence Fragrances Pvt. Ltd.; Kiran Jadhav, Chairman and Managing Director of Accurate Group; Gaurav Tripathi, President of the Hindu Economic Forum and Chief Technology Officer of Partex AI, members of the Forum, start-up founders, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and professionals from diverse sectors.

    Governor presides over a programme organised on the occasion of World Environment Day

    Governor presides over a programme organised on the occasion of World Environment Day The Governor…

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    05.06.2026: Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma presided over a programme organised on the occasion of World Environment Day at Bandra Mumbai. The programme was organized by the Bhamla Foundation. The Governor presented the Environment Leadership Awards to distinguished personalities from various fields who have contributed to environmental causes. The Governor also released a nationwide environmental awareness campaign and unveiled the song “Bhoomi Namaskar”. written by Prasoon Joshi and directed by R. Balki. Gaur Gopal Das, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Vikas Khanna, Vijay Karia, Sujit Patil, Seema Singh, Himesh Reshammiya, actors Malaika Arora, Sonu Sood, Vedang Raina, along with environmental enthusiasts and other dignitaries were present.

    Governor presides over a programme organised on the occasion of World Environment Day

    Governor presides over a programme organised on the occasion of World Environment Day Governor of…

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    03.06.2026: The State Foundation Days of Telangana was celebrated through cultural performances at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan today in the presence of Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. Organised in collaboration with the Verma Foundation and the Federation of Telugu Associations of Maharashtra (F-TAM), the programme featured artists associated with the organizations presenting folk songs and traditional dances of Telangana, showcasing the cultural heritage of the State. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said that celebrating the State Foundation Days of different States provides an opportunity to appreciate their unique cultures and traditions and helps strengthen the spirit of national integration. The former Judicial Member of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Justice (Retd.) Madan Gosavi; noted film producer Ram Gopal Varma; President of Verma Foundation P. U. N. Varma; Founder of Marathi-Telugu Manch and President of the Federation of Telugu Associations of Maharashtra, Jagan Babu Ganji; Deputy Secretary to the Governor S. Ramamurthy; Family Manager to the Governor Dr. Nishikant Deshpande; Natya Shiromani Sheikh Nadia from Nellore; and members of various organizations from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

    03.06.2026: Telangana State Formation Day Celebrated at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan

    Telangana State Formation Day Celebrated at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan Telangana State Formation Day was celebrated…

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    02.06.2026:The Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma hosted a reception in honour of the President of Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, and the high-level delegation accompanying him at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan Mumbai on Tue (2 Jun). The Governor later hosted a banquet in honour of the President. Spouse of the Governor Smt. Sudha Dev Varma; Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and . Amruta Fadnavis; Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar; Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Ram Shinde; Minister for Skill Development Mangal Prabhat Lodha; Minister of Protocol Jaykumar Rawal; and senior officers of the Government were present.

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