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Sonal Mansingh urges students to be lifelong learners
Renowned classical dancer and former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh urged students to pursue their passions with dedication and remain lifelong learners, during the Diksharambh - Induction Programme 2026-27 at DY Patil…
Renowned classical dancer and former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh urged students to pursue their passions with dedication and remain lifelong learners, during the Diksharambh – Induction Programme 2026-27 at DY Patil International University in Pune on Friday evening. She said her own journey had not been easy but she had never considered an alternative path.
Mansingh stressed the importance of humanities alongside STEM education, stating that without 'rasa', everything becomes dry and crumbles. She called for universities to offer humanities courses and emphasized that all-round development requires perfect harmony and unison.
DYPIU vice chancellor Prof Dr Manish Bhalla said the university emphasises innovation and incubation, aiming to produce job creators, not just job seekers. He announced the start of the School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy this year and plans to introduce Hotel Management and Catering Technology next year.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Sonal Mansingh's call to embed humanities in technical education echoes a long-running debate in India about the National Education Policy 2020, which promotes multidisciplinary learning. With engineering colleges across the country facing low enrolment, the message that technical skills alone are insufficient may resonate with both students and parents. The key question is whether universities can translate this vision into curricula that attract students, especially as many still prioritise job-oriented degrees. The success of DYPIU's new School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy will be an early test of this approach in practice.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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