Archive · 3 Sep 2025
JNU VC Thanks PM Modi for Patel Anniversary Committee Inclusion
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has formed a special committee to remember Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a famous historical figure.
This committee includes important people like former presidents, ministers, and university leaders.
The Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, is also on the committee.
She thanked the Prime Minister for including her, highlighting it as an honor for a woman and someone from the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
The committee will organize events to celebrate Patel's life and contributions.
JNU VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit thanked PM Modi for including her in a committee.
The committee will commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary.
PM Modi chairs the high-level committee.
The committee includes former Presidents, Prime Ministers, Union ministers, and others.
The Ministry of Culture issued a gazette notification on August 23 to announce the committee.
- Who
- JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, PM Modi, and various dignitaries
- What
- A high-level committee formed to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary.
- When
- The committee was announced on August 23.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary.
- Committee Purpose
- Commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary
- Committee Chair
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- JNU VC's Role
- Member of the high-level committee
- JNU VC
- Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
- Committee Members
- Serving and former Presidents, PMs, Union Ministers, CMs, Academicians, and others
- Notification Date
- August 23