Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Sonal Mansingh Urges Students to Embrace Lifelong Learning
Sonal Mansingh spoke to new students at DY Patil International University in Pune.
She told them to work hard at what they love.
She said learning should continue throughout life.
She also said students should study humanities along with science and technology.
Humanities can help people understand culture, creativity and human feelings.
The university said it wants students to create jobs, not only seek jobs.
It is starting a new school for legal studies, governance and public policy.
It also plans to add hotel management and catering courses next year.
Classical dancer and former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh urged students to pursue their passions with dedication.
Mansingh said humanities and cultural understanding should complement technical and professional education.
She encouraged students to remain curious and continue learning throughout their lives.
DY Patil International University Vice Chancellor Manish Bhalla highlighted innovation, incubation and preparing job creators.
The university announced new programmes in Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy, followed by Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
- Who
- Classical dancer and former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh addressed students, alongside DYPIU officials.
- What
- She urged students to pursue their passions, remain lifelong learners and combine technical education with humanities.
- When
- Friday evening; the report is dated Aug. 22.
- Where
- D Y Patil International University in Pune.
- Why
- She was speaking during the Diksharambh induction programme for the new student batch.
- Speaker
- Sonal Mansingh, renowned classical dancer and former Rajya Sabha MP
- Institution
- D Y Patil International University
- Event
- Diksharambh – Induction Programme 2026-27
- Main message
- Students should pursue their passions, remain curious and keep learning throughout life.
- Education focus
- Mansingh called for humanities courses alongside STEM programmes.
- New school
- DYPIU is starting the School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy.
- Planned programme
- Hotel Management and Catering Technology is planned for the next academic year.