Ajeenkya D Y Patil
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Dr. Ajeenkya D Y Patil (born 22 December 1971) is Chairman of the D Y Patil Group. He is the Pro-Chancellor of the Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University and has served as chancellors nominee of the University of Mumbai
Senate. He was born in Mumbai, a city which he greatly admires. It is his dream and objective to contribute to the betterment of society. Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil is a devout follower of Shri Satya Sai Baba, Baba's message of " There is only one religion, the religion of love, there is only one language, the language of the heart, there is only one cast, the cast of humanity", has greatly motivated Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil to do good for society. His concept of Business philanthropy is particularly notable and he is taking the legacy of his father Dr D Y Patil further by implementing projects that benefit humankind.
, a well known educationist who is currently the Governor of Tripura
. He has a Master's Degree from Richmond College
, U.K. and specialization in Marketing from the London School of Economics. The expansion plans of The D Y Patil Group are led by him and it is his vision to turn the group into a global conglomerate of excellence and success. The D Y Patil International Schools are planned under his leadership. The establishment of a knowledge city near Pune airport is currently in progress, which is designed to be a world class centre of excellence. He has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. He has served as Chairman Of The Central Board For Workers Education ( CBWE ), Ministry Of Labour in the government of India. Due to his excellent work, his term was extended.
University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai , is a state university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was known as the University of Bombay until 1996 when the city of Bombay was renamed as Mumbai. The affiliated colleges of the university are spread throughout the city of Mumbai and four coastal districts in...
Senate. He was born in Mumbai, a city which he greatly admires. It is his dream and objective to contribute to the betterment of society. Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil is a devout follower of Shri Satya Sai Baba, Baba's message of " There is only one religion, the religion of love, there is only one language, the language of the heart, there is only one cast, the cast of humanity", has greatly motivated Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil to do good for society. His concept of Business philanthropy is particularly notable and he is taking the legacy of his father Dr D Y Patil further by implementing projects that benefit humankind.
Biography
Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil is the son of Dnyandeo Yashwantrao PatilDnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil
Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil is the current Governor of Tripura state in eastern India. He is an educator and a leader of the Indian National Congress from Maharashtra state.-Early life and social works:...
, a well known educationist who is currently the Governor of Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
. He has a Master's Degree from Richmond College
Richmond College
Richmond College is a primary and secondary school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was established in 1814 by Christian missionaries. Richmond College is now a well established institution with a reputation as one of the finest schools in Sri Lanka...
, U.K. and specialization in Marketing from the London School of Economics. The expansion plans of The D Y Patil Group are led by him and it is his vision to turn the group into a global conglomerate of excellence and success. The D Y Patil International Schools are planned under his leadership. The establishment of a knowledge city near Pune airport is currently in progress, which is designed to be a world class centre of excellence. He has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. He has served as Chairman Of The Central Board For Workers Education ( CBWE ), Ministry Of Labour in the government of India. Due to his excellent work, his term was extended.
Personal life
Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil spent most of his childhood in Mumbai city, and has studied in the United Kingdom. He has spent considerable time in the United Kingdom and the United States. He is also a Ham Radio Operator, and is particularly interested in technologies. At a very young age in school he had made a transistor radio, much to the fascination of his teachers. One of his projects to remote control a real vehicle cost him a fractured hand at an early age. He played football and cricket during his early childhood, and has also trained in Karate. Ajeenkya likes riding bikes, reading and collecting stamps amongst other hobbies. He is passionate about Nature and conservation of resources, and has been planting trees from early childhood.Awards And Citations
- Awarded Citation and Award by TMC (Top Management Consortium), Pune City at the hands of His Excellency, the Governor Of Maharashtra, K. Shankarnarayanan
- Appointed as Economic Advisor to India by the President of Guyana, His Excellency, Bharrat Jagdeo
- Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil has been conferred with the Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation
- Appointed as an expert on the Consultative Group of Labour & Employment, Planning Commission, Government of India
- Nominated as Member of the Governing Council of Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, a joint venture of Department of Atomic Energy and University of Mumbai
- Nominated as Chancellor’s nominee on the Management Council of University of April 2010 Mumbai by His Excellency, the Governor of Maharashtra
- Nominated to the International Baccalaureate Organisation Development Council (IBO)
- Awarded Honourary Doctorate by the University Of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom