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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ahilyadevi Holkar's legacy must be known to youth: CM
PUNE: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised the need to make the younger generation aware of the exemplary governance and legacy of Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar, stating that her contributions to Indian history are often overlooked. Fadnavis was speaking at an inspirational event for the youth organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyadevi Holkar. Fadnavis noted that history often wrongly teaches that India moved from Mughal to British rule without acknowledging the regional rulers who governed during the interim 100 to 125 years. 'Ahilyadevi Holkar ruled for 28 years with great administrative vision wherein the common man was at the centre of governance. She was a queen who led with compassion and efficiency. Many government schemes are now named after her, but her full legacy must be known to the youth,' Fadnavis asserted. The chief minister highlighted that Ahilyadevi Holkar played a critical role in preserving India's cultural and spiritual heritage at a time when foreign invaders were targeting temples and sacred sites. 'She restored temples, rebuilt pilgrimage spots, and ensured that all Jyotirlingas remained intact. Her leadership was marked by economic strength, drought management, fair taxation, and transparent governance,' Fadnavis said. Praising Ahilyadevi Holkar for her efforts towards the empowerment of women, Fadnavis drew parallels to modern initiatives such as 'Operation Sindoor' saying, 'What Ahilyadevi did for empowering women centuries ago echoes today in the work we are doing under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She recognised the need for self-reliance and created job markets by inviting weavers and artisans to Maheshwar,' Fadnavis said. The programme - held at Modern College, Shivajinagar - was attended by higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil; Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Vikrant Patil, Yogesh Tilekar and Hemant Rasane; and many youth and women leaders. On this occasion, a costume competition was organised to honour the queen's legacy, with awards distributed by the chief minister. Women who have made notable contributions to various fields were also felicitated.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Early class 12 results trigger rush for college admissions; cut-offs for degree courses may decrease
With the state board announcing the class 12 results early, the rush for admissions to undergraduate courses at universities and autonomous colleges in the city is about to begin. Due to a drop in overall results, it is expected that the eligibility marks for traditional degree courses may also decrease slightly. Class 12 is a significant academic milestone for students aspiring to pursue higher education. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) Prof Rajendra Zunjarrao, principal, Modern College, Shivaji Nagar, said, 'This year, the overall class 12 result is slightly lower, which may lead to a 1 to 2% drop in eligibility cut-off scores. Also, since the results have been declared earlier than usual, the admission process for the first-year degree programmes is expected to begin earlier compared to previous years.' At Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), the admission process for various undergraduate programmes has already begun. The university will conduct its entrance examination for these programmes online on May 15. Detailed information regarding the entrance test and admission process is available on the university's official website. 'Our aim is to complete the admission process by the end of June,' said professor Parag Kalkar, pro-vice chancellor, SPPU. Class 12 is a significant academic milestone for students aspiring to pursue higher education. Upon passing their class 12 examinations, students typically explore both traditional degree courses as well as professional programmes in fields such as engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and management. However, admissions to most professional courses require students to take separate entrance examinations. In Maharashtra, these entrance exams are conducted by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell. Additionally, universities like SPPU and various private universities conduct their own entrance tests for admission to different undergraduate programmes. The admission process for these courses begins only after the respective entrance exam results are declared. The Preeminent Education and Research Association (PERA), which represents 29 private universities in Maharashtra, will conduct its common entrance exam, PERA CET, between May 22 and May 24. The results of this exam will be announced on May 31. 'These private universities offer a wide range of modern programmes that foster creativity, research, and entrepreneurship among students, especially in engineering and management disciplines,' said Mangesh Karad, president of PERA and executive director of MIT ADT University. Following the announcement of class 12 results by the Maharashtra State Board, the admission process for the first year of traditional undergraduate programmes in the Arts, Commerce and Science streams will also begin in the coming days.
