Fw: Resolution- ICT Conversion into Central University of Chemical Technology

[Registrar]

Dear All

ICT authorities and we all will make this Central University policy decision at implementation stage with the help of all ICT stakeholders, GoM and GoI.

For the same need your positive and kind support at all levels and hoping the same.

Thank you for the concerned.

Registrar 

ICT Mumbai 

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From: Registrar <regi...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Sent: Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:35 AM
To: Prof. A. B. Pandit <ab.p...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Bhaskar N Thorat <bn.t...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Cc: VC <v...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; dean iqa <dean...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Dean RI <dea...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Dean AP <dea...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Dean HRD <dean...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Subject: Re: Resolution- ICT Conversion into Central University of Chemical Technology

 

Dear All

ICT authorities and we all will make this Central University policy decision at implementation stage with the help of all ICT stakeholders, GoM and GoI.

For the same need your positive and kind support at all levels and hoping the same.

Thank you for the concerned.

Registrar 

ICT Mumbai 

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From: Prof. A. B. Pandit <ab.p...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:11:48 PM
To: Bhaskar N Thorat <bn.t...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Registrar <regi...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Cc: VC <v...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; dean iqa <dean...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Dean RI <dea...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Dean AP <dea...@ictmumbai.edu.in>; Dean HRD <dean...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Subject: Re: Resolution- ICT Conversion into Central University of Chemical Technology

 

Dear Prof Thorat,

 Many thanks for taking this lead. The draft letter attached by you was also forwarded to me independently, is also a good beginning though, it requires some rework based on the collective inputs of all the stakeholders.

 Thanks again for this lead,

Warm Regards 

Pandit 

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From: Bhaskar N Thorat <bn.t...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:08:25 pm
To: Registrar <regi...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Cc: VC <v...@ictmumbai.edu.in>
Subject: Resolution- ICT Conversion into Central University of Chemical Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past two days, ICT has been prominently featured in both local and national media. The reports—referring to a suo motu proposal from ICT to relinquish its deemed-to-be university status on the grounds of inadequate government funding—have caused widespread concern among faculty, alumni, and stakeholders. It is imperative that we respond collectively, responsibly, and in the best long-term interests of the institution, especially for the benefit of our young faculty members and students.

The Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), and ICT officials have all been cited in these developments. At the programme held yesterday at the KV Auditorium, Prof M. M. Sharma strongly articulated that ICT should move towards becoming a Central University, effectively envisioning a Central University of Chemical Technology. A pledge to that affect was taken by one and all in the auditorium. A detailed note outlining the rationale for this transition has also been circulated.

In light of these developments, we believe this moment calls for a clear and constructive institutional position. The proposal to elevate ICT to a Central University of Chemical Technology offers a forward-looking pathway that can preserve autonomy, enhance funding, and strengthen ICT’s national and global standing. 

Colleagues who may have reservations about this proposal are requested to share their views, whether supportive or critical, along with their reasoning. Constructive dialogue is essential to arrive at a well-considered collective position.

If no response is received, it will be reasonably inferred that there is a broad agreement with the proposal to pursue the conversion of ICT into a Central University of Chemical Technology.

All of you are urged to reflect deeply and respond promptly so that a unified and well-reasoned recommendation can be placed before the appropriate authorities.

With regards,

On behalf of ICT Faculty, Alumni, and Stakeholders

B. N. Thorat

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