ICCR Sub Zonal Office Pune

Shri Sanjay Vedi, Director (Scholarships), visited the ICCR Sub Zonal Office in Pune on 29 May 2026 to strengthen educational ties and support international students.

Scholar Interaction:

Engaged directly with ICCR scholars to emphasize and promote the spirit of cross-cultural exchange. Students shared their journey at SPPU.

Also visited ICCR Sub Zonal Office Pune to assess staff well-being and operational morale.

Shri Sanjay Vedi, Director (Scholarships), visited the ICCR Sub Zonal Office in Pune on 29 May 2026 to strengthen educational ties and support international students.


Scholar Interaction:

Engaged directly with ICCR scholars to emphasize and promote the spirit of cross-cultural exchange. Students shared their journey at SPPU.

Also visited ICCR Sub Zonal Office Pune to assess staff well-being and operational morale

Indian Council For Cultural Relations

Shri Sanjay Vedi, Director (Scholarships), visited the ICCR Sub Zonal Office in Pune on 29 May 2026 to strengthen educational ties and support international students.

Met & discussed with Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Khare, Director of the International Centre at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), focusing on academic collaborations and upcoming admissions.

Held meaningful discussions with Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Gosavi, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of SPPU, to reinforce the ongoing partnership between ICCR and the university.

Indian Council For Cultural Relations International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Shri Sanjay Vedi, Director (Scholarships), visited the ICCR Sub Zonal Office Pune on 29 May 2026 to strengthen educational ties and support international students.

Visited 140 year old iconic educational institute of merit Fergusson College meeting Principal Prof. (Dr.) Shyam Mude and Vice Principals Dr. Radhika Jadhav and Dr. Vinay Kumar Acharya to discuss strengthening student relations.

Indian Council For Cultural Relations

Indian Council For Cultural Relations

ICCR Sub Zonal Office Pune visited Chalukya Era Wagheshwar Temple and Shillim Institute on 21 May 2026. A group ICCR students came for the visit.

The Wagheshwar Temple in Pawna, Maharashtra, is a historic, roughly 1,000-year-old Lord Shiva temple known as the "submerged temple". Located inside the Pawna Lake reservoir near Lonavala, it remains underwater for 8 to 10 months annually and resurfaces briefly during peak summer as water levels recede.

The group later on visited Dharana which houses Shillim Institute. There was a presentation of their activities involving preservation of surrounding nature and make villagers understand the value of conserving it. Also introduction to "Abhivyakti" where village children are taught Dance, Music (singing, tabla & pakhawaj) and theatre.

There was a session of Warli painting for the visiting students.

Finally we attended "Abhivyakti" performances of 120+ boys and girls from neighbouring villages who learnt dance, music and theatre over a period of 20 days and showcased their skills to a near full audience.

Glimpses of the wonderful n memorable visit.

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ICCR Sub Zonal Office Pune visited Chalukya Era Wagheshwar Temple and Shillim Institute on 21 May 2026. A group 14 students came for the visit.

The Wagheshwar Temple in Pawna, Maharashtra, is a historic, roughly 1,000-year-old Lord Shiva temple known as the "submerged temple". Located inside the Pawna Lake reservoir near Lonavala, it remains underwater for 8 to 10 months annually and resurfaces briefly during peak summer as water levels recede.

The group later on visited Dharana which houses Shillim Institute. There was a presentation of their activities involving preservation of surrounding nature and make villagers understand the value of conserving it. Also introduction to "Abhivyakti" where village children are taught Dance, Music (singing, tabla & pakhawaj) and theatre.

There was a session of Warli painting for the visiting students.

Finally we attended "Abhivyakti" performances of 120+ boys and girls from neighbouring villages who learnt dance, music and theatre over a period of 20 days and showcased their skills to a near full audience.

Glimpses of the wonderful n memorable visit.

Indian Council For Cultural Relations Sudarshan Shetty