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    13.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma today welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan, Mumbai.

    13.09.2026:Maharashtra Governor welcomes Prince Rahim Aga Khan V

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    13.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma distributed eco‑friendly Ganesh murtis to distinguished invitees from diverse fields and social and non governmental organisations on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan, Mumbai.
Member Secretary of MPCB Rahul Rekhawar, former Vice Chancellor of SNDT University Dr. Ujwala Chakradeo, Actress  Rasha Tandon, Heena Khan,  Ashutosh Patki, Akshay V. Kauthale of Vriksha Gajanan, Dr Sanket Kharpude, trustees of Meghashrey Foundation, Prayas Foundation and representatives of Ganesh Mandals were present.

    13.09.2026: Governor distributes Eco Friendly Ganesh Murtis on the eve of Ganeshotsav

    Governor distributes Eco Friendly Ganesh Murtis on the eve of Ganeshotsav Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev…

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    13.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma today welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan, Mumbai.

    13.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor welcomes Prince Rahim Aga Khan V

    Maharashtra Governor welcomes Prince Rahim Aga Khan V AKDN to work closely with Maharashtra universities…

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    11.09.2026:  Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the All India Flag Day for the Blind, organized by the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Unit Maharashtra, at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. President, National Association for the Blind, Maharashtra Rameshwar Kalantri, General Secretary, National Association for the Blind, Maharashtra Gopi Mayur, Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware and Office bearers on NAB was also present on this occasion.

    11.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor inaugurates Flag Day for the Blind

    Maharashtra Governor inaugurates Flag Day for the Blind Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the…

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    11.09.2026: As the part of the TB Mukt Mumbai Campaign initiated by the Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma, a community awareness walk of students of the Anna Leela College of Commerce was organised at Bunts Sangha Sabhagriha, Mumbai. The Governor led the rally from the front and administered the TB Free pledge to the students.The Governor also launches TB mukt Bharat Portal on this occasion. Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, Vice Chancellor of University of Mumbai Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni, Pro Vice Chancellor of University of Mumbai Principal Ajay Bhamre, Vice President of Bunts Sangha Higher Education Institutions CA Vishwanath Shetty, In-Charge Principal of Anna Leela College of Commerce Dr. Hiren Dand and students were took part in this drive

    11.09.2026: Governor calls for greater public awareness to make Mumbai TB-free

    Governor calls for greater public awareness to make Mumbai TB-free Mumbai, 11 September: Mumbai Metropolitan…

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    10.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today inaugurated the Integrated Probationers’ Training Programme at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) in Pune. Director General of YASHADA Dr. Suhas Diwase, Additional DG Shekhar Gaikwad, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, Head of YASHADA’s CPTP Division Poornima Gaikwad were among those present. Emphasising that financial irregularities, favouritism, misuse of authority, discrimination and deliberate delays undermine public trust in administration, the Governor urged the officers to uphold integrity and accessibility and, above all, to remain empathetic towards ordinary citizens. The Governor also called upon the probationers to harness Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and digital platforms to make governance faster, more transparent and more efficient.
The Governor inaugurated the CPTP website and released the Training Guide.

    10.09.2026Governor inaugurates the Integrated Probationers’ Training Programme at the YASHADA in Pune

    Governor inaugurates the Integrated Probationers’ Training Programme at the YASHADA in Pune Maharashtra Governor Jishnu…

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    11.09.2026:  Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the All India Flag Day for the Blind, organized by the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Unit Maharashtra, at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. President, National Association for the Blind, Maharashtra Rameshwar Kalantri, General Secretary, National Association for the Blind, Maharashtra Gopi Mayur, Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware and Office bearers on NAB was also present on this occasion.

    11.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor inaugurates Flag Day for the Blind

    Maharashtra Governor inaugurates Flag Day for the Blind Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the…

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    17.01.2024:  Governor and Chancellor of the state universities Ramesh Bais today presided over the 123rd  Convocation Ceremony of Savitribai Phule Pune University in the University Campus in Pune. The Governor presented Gold Medals to meritorious students on the occasion. Former President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations Dr. Vinay Sahasrabudhe delivered the Convocation address.  Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Suresh Gosavi, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Parag Kalkar, In-charge Registrar Dr Vijay Khare, Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr Mahesh Kakade, graduating students and parents were present.

    Governor presides over the Convocation Ceremony of Savitribai Phule Pune University

    Governor presides over the Convocation Ceremony of Savitribai Phule Pune University The 127th Convocation Ceremony…

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    10.09.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today inaugurated the Integrated Probationers’ Training Programme at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) in Pune. Director General of YASHADA Dr. Suhas Diwase, Additional DG Shekhar Gaikwad, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, Head of YASHADA’s CPTP Division Poornima Gaikwad were among those present. Emphasising that financial irregularities, favouritism, misuse of authority, discrimination and deliberate delays undermine public trust in administration, the Governor urged the officers to uphold integrity and accessibility and, above all, to remain empathetic towards ordinary citizens. The Governor also called upon the probationers to harness Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and digital platforms to make governance faster, more transparent and more efficient.
The Governor inaugurated the CPTP website and released the Training Guide.

    10.09.2026: Governor inaugurates the Integrated Probationers’ Training Programme at the YASHADA in Pune

    Governor inaugurates the Integrated Probationers’ Training Programme at the YASHADA in Pune Maharashtra Governor Jishnu…

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    17.01.2024:  Governor and Chancellor of the state universities Ramesh Bais today presided over the 123rd  Convocation Ceremony of Savitribai Phule Pune University in the University Campus in Pune. The Governor presented Gold Medals to meritorious students on the occasion. Former President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations Dr. Vinay Sahasrabudhe delivered the Convocation address.  Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Suresh Gosavi, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Parag Kalkar, In-charge Registrar Dr Vijay Khare, Director of Examination and Evaluation Board Dr Mahesh Kakade, graduating students and parents were present.

    10.09.2026: Governor presides over the Convocation Ceremony of Savitribai Phule Pune University

    Governor presides over the Convocation Ceremony of Savitribai Phule Pune University The 127th Convocation Ceremony…

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    09.09.2026- Veteran woman scientist Prof. M. Lakshmi Kantam, who has made outstanding contributions to the field of Green Chemistry and Sustainable Engineering, was felicitated by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at an international conference at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Matunga Mumbai. Prof. Lakshmi Kantam was felicitated during the International Conference on Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, jointly organised by the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, and the Indian Chemical Society in her honour. The Governor also felicitated eminent scientist Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma on the occasion. The Conference also recognised and celebrated the contributions of women scientists in the field. Vice-Chancellor of ICT Prof. Aniruddha Pandit; President of Indian Chemical Society and Chairman of the Conference Dr. G D Yadav, former Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Padma Bhushan Dr. T. Ramasami; Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware; and a large number of scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and students were present.

    09.09.2026- Governor felicitates Prof Lakshmi Kantam in the conference at ICT Mumbai

    Science Must Reach Society from the Laboratory – Governor Jishnu Dev Varma ICT should organise…

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    09.09.2026:Lok Bhavan Website Name Changed; Lok Bhavan Visits to Resume from 1st October

    Lok Bhavan Website Name Changed; Lok Bhavan Visits to Resume from 1st October Following the…

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