Dr. D. Y. Patil Founder Chancellor Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University Navi Mumbai
Knowledge. Never before in the history of mankind has it been so pervading. Mankind is witnessing the integration of people across nations of the world into a global knowledge based society. Knowledge empowers people. It empowers the individual and accelerates his development and ensures that he commands an enhanced level of respect in society. Knowledge also enables the individual to contribute to the process of national development while being a source for wealth creation. In the society that we live in today, there is knowledge explosion every moment all over the world. Today, superiority of any nation is established not by its military prowess but by economic power and prosperity, which in turn is fueled by knowledge creation. All this is driven and achieved by providing quality education right from the elementary to the primary, secondary, professional and postgraduate levels in Institutions all over the country.
Against the backdrop of globalization, students now seek education from reputed institutions to enhance their position in this competitive world. This University offers education in varied areas of health sciences, where the students will benefit from the experience of their teachers and the excellent infrastructure provided, to help them realize their dreams of becoming competent professionals. We need good doctors, good nurses, good researchers and above all good citizens. To mould minds to perform to the best of their ability, one needs to offer the very best in a stimulating environment and I am sure your journey at the University will be an enlightening and enriching one.
