The University Agreement between Saitama University (SU) and Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV) was signed on August 22, 2016.  TMV was established in Pune as a commemoration of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a hero of the anti-British pro-independence movement from the end of 19th to the beginning of 20th century.

Dr. Deepak Tilak, Vice Chancellor, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV) visited our campus for the signing ceremony with SU.  Followed by welcome remarks from Dr. Hiroki Yamaguchi, the President of SU, he and Dr. Deepak Tilak of TMV signed the University Agreements and exchanged the folders in the presence of Dr. Rohit Tilak, General Body Member of TMV, and Assistant Professor Shrikant Atre of TMV, Prof.Ichihashi, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prof. Nonaka, Director of Office of International Affairs, and Prof. Nakamoto of Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Prior to the signing ceremony, TMV delegates and the faculty of Liberal Arts discussed future frameworks of exchange schemes including internship opportunities for students of both universities.  Dr. Deepak Tilak says, “We sincerely hope that Saitama University students come to study in India under this agreement and they understand India much better.”

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Dr. Deepak Tilak of TMV and Dr. Hiroki Yamaguchi, the President of SU

Signing Ceremony