Teachers day Celebration (7 September, 2026)

• The Seva Mandal Education Society (SMES) celebrated Teachers’ Day on 7 September 2026 with great enthusiasm and reverence, bringing together management dignitaries, principals, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students from its constituent institutions.
• The programme commenced with university songs of the SNDT Women’s University and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), a traditional Ganesh Vandana, and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. In his presidential address, Dr. Dilip Trivedi welcomed the distinguished gathering, lauded the persistent commitment of the teaching fraternity toward women’s empowerment and education, and reaffirmed the management’s unwavering support toward academic excellence.
• The Chief Guest, Dr. Avinash Supe, Director of Clinical Governance, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, and the Guest of Honour, Dr. Uma Shankar, Director, SIES, were formally introduced and felicitated by the SMES Management in recognition of their distinguished contributions to education and healthcare.
• A special felicitation ceremony recognised faculty members for their long and dedicated service, research publications, academic achievements, patents, and state, national, and university-level honours. Faculty members were also acknowledged for significant milestones in teaching, research, and higher education.
• In her address, Dr. Uma Shankar reflected on the enduring significance of the teacher-student relationship and emphasised the role of educators in nurturing critical thinking, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Drawing from Indian and Western philosophical traditions, she encouraged teachers to inspire thoughtful inquiry and remain humble learners throughout their academic journeys.
• Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Avinash Supe highlighted the evolving role of educators in a rapidly changing world. He stressed that while information is readily available, teachers play a crucial role in guiding students towards meaningful learning and helping them realise their potential. Addressing the challenges of engaging Gen Z and Gen Alpha learners, he advocated adaptive and empathetic teaching approaches and urged educators to adopt Artificial Intelligence responsibly. He concluded by emphasising that the future of education lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Human Intelligence, and Humanity.

• The event served as a meaningful tribute to the teaching fraternity, celebrating their invaluable contribution to education, research, mentorship, and nation-building.