Pune: The sugar industry needs to move beyond conventional sugar production and evolve into a multiproduct biomass resource by expanding into ethanol, biogas, bio-CNG and other value-added products to improve its economic viability, former state home and finance minister Jayant Patil said on Friday. Speaking at the 71st annual convention of the Deccan Sugar Technologies…
Pune: Higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil on Monday clarified his recent remarks on the contribution of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) were intended to encourage the institution to expand the societal impact of its research and not to question its legacy or achievements.The clarification, issued on Monday, comes after Patil’s remarks at the…
Pune: State higher education minister Chandrakant Patil has triggered a debate in academic circles after questioning the innovation and societal impact of research conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). Speaking at the inauguration of a new building at DES Pune University’s School of Science and Mathematics on Friday, Patil’s remarks were seen by many…
Pune: Marking a significant step in strengthening higher education and research infrastructure, DES Pune University will inaugurate a building for its school of science and mathematics along with two advanced research centres on June 5.The new facility, aimed at promoting cutting-edge scientific and interdisciplinary research, will be inaugurated by Maharashtra higher and technical education minister…
