01.05.2025: Maharashtra and Gujarat State Foundation Day Celebrated in Maharashtra Raj Bhavan

01.05.2025: The State Foundation Days of Maharashtra and Gujarat were jointly celebrated in the presence of Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of Universities C. P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai. The programme was organised as part of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative by Maharashtra Raj Bhavan in association with the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and the Music Department of BMC. SPPU students performed traditional folk dances like Koli, Waghya Murali, and Dindi, while artists from the BMC's music department presented a Powada. Girl students of the University also performed the traditional Gujarati Tippani dance. The university students sang the Gujarat state song, "Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat." Short films showcasing the history, heritage, folk art, and culture of both states were screened during the event. Vice-Chancellor of SPPU Dr. Suresh Gosavi, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnavare, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Parag Kelkar, Deputy Secretary to the Governor S. Ramamoorthy, management committee members, cultural coordinators and students were present. The Governor felicitated Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Gosavi and presented certificates to the participating students. Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnavare delivered the welcome speech, while Under Secretary (Education) Vikas Kulkarni proposed the vote of thanks.

01.05.2025: The State Foundation Days of Maharashtra and Gujarat were jointly celebrated in the presence of Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of Universities C. P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai. The programme was organised as part of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative by Maharashtra Raj Bhavan in association with the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and the Music Department of BMC. SPPU students performed traditional folk dances like Koli, Waghya Murali, and Dindi, while artists from the BMC's music department presented a Powada. Girl students of the University also performed the traditional Gujarati Tippani dance. The university students sang the Gujarat state song, "Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat." Short films showcasing the history, heritage, folk art, and culture of both states were screened during the event. Vice-Chancellor of SPPU Dr. Suresh Gosavi, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnavare, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Parag Kelkar, Deputy Secretary to the Governor S. Ramamoorthy, management committee members, cultural coordinators and students were present. The Governor felicitated Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Gosavi and presented certificates to the participating students. Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnavare delivered the welcome speech, while Under Secretary (Education) Vikas Kulkarni proposed the vote of thanks.