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DYPIU to Launch Legal Studies and Public Policy School
DY Patil International University is opening a new school for law, government and public policy.
The school is expected to begin during the current academic year.
Neeraj Kansal spoke to students at the end of their induction programme.
He told them to ask questions instead of simply accepting information.
He also said technology is changing how people and governments work.
Artificial intelligence may remove some jobs, but it may also create new ones.
The university says it supports innovation and new ideas.
It also plans to open a hotel management school next year.
DY Patil International University will launch a School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy during the current academic year.
Chief Commissioner Neeraj Kansal urged students to remain curious and challenge conventional wisdom.
Kansal said artificial intelligence could replace some jobs while creating new employment opportunities.
Vice Chancellor Dr Manish Bhalla said DYPIU emphasizes innovation and incubation.
The university plans to introduce a School of Hotel Management and Catering Technology next academic year.
- Who
- DY Patil International University, Chief Commissioner Neeraj Kansal and Vice Chancellor Dr Manish Bhalla.
- What
- DYPIU will launch a School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy.
- Where
- At DY Patil International University; the address was made during an event involving the Pune Zone.
- When
- The announcement was published on August 22, 2026; the new school is planned for the current academic year.
- Why
Key facts
- New school
- School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy
- Launch timing
- Current academic year
- University
- DY Patil International University
- Semiconductor programme
- DYPIU is described as the first private university to offer a BTech programme in semiconductor engineering.
- Planned future school
- School of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
- Future-school timing
- Next academic year
- Chief guest
- Neeraj Kansal, Chief Commissioner, Central GST & Customs, Pune Zone
Quotes
Neeraj Kansal
Chief Commissioner, Central GST and Customs, Pune Zone
“Don’t be a passive consumer of information, ask better questions. India is becoming more digital, entrepreneurial and globally connected, while growing increasingly confident about its place in the world.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“A new journey is beginning. You do not have to have your life figured out today.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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