Parul University Goa Inaugurated an Advancing Higher Education

Parul University Goa Inaugurated: A New Era for Higher Education

South goa, Goa ESTD 2025

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, and Hon’ble Health Minister of Goa, Shri Vishwajit Rane Inaugurate Parul University Goa Marking A Significant Step Forward in Goa’s Healthcare & Higher Education

With the inauguration of Parul University Goa, an educational institution positioned to turn the state into a Center of quality and affordable higher education, Goa’s higher education has achieved an incredible milestone.As the Chief Guests for the inaugural and oath taking ceremony, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, and the Hon’ble Health Minister of Goa, Shri Vishwajit Rane graced the campus. Showcasing its unwavering devotion to academic creativity and community engagement, a sequence of well-curated events unfolded at Parul University Goa. The agenda was to blend traditional Goan culture with new educational programs, starting with cultural performances and powerful short films describing the history of the Goa campus of the university. These highlights included information about the Goan contribution to healthcare and higher education, the co-operation of students, parents, and staff in the university development story. With its state-of-the-art campus, Parul University Goa is now active with 549 admissions already, representing the university's vision of expanding access to world-class education.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, and the Hon’ble Health Minister of Goa, Shri Vishwajit Rane, attended and officially inaugurated the campus, presiding over the oath-taking ceremony of students pursuing programs like Physiotherapy, Health Sciences, Pharmacy. The Health Minister of Goa, while addressing the Lamp Lighting and Oath-Taking Ceremony, advised the students, “By choosing careers in nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, or any allied health field, you have embraced one of the most honorable callings in life, the service of humanity,” and highlighted the compatibility of the vision of the university with the greater developmental objectives. The Chief Minister of Goa in his speech at the Official Inauguration also mentioned “Goans will now have access to the same world-class education here in Goa, as they would at any top university in India, but at affordable costs and close to home.” All dignitaries acknowledged the increasing role of the university in the development of the educational and healthcare system of the state, as it helps to develop local talent and prepares students to work in the world. Their words of encouragement were a great testimony in the form of the difference the university has already made and the additional responsibilities it will take in the next few years.

In the lamp-lighting and oath-taking ceremony, healthcare students were in the limelight and repeated their commitment to the values of excellence and care. The meetings with dignitaries and top university management were also remarkable. During these sessions, Dr. Devanshu Patel, director of the Parul Education Foundation shared the motivational tale of creating and growing a world-class institution with roots in Goa by quoting “With Parul University Goa, we are bringing the same spirit of innovation and excellence that has defined our journey so far, while creating new opportunities for every Goan student to rise, lead, and contribute to the state’s future. While Goa is often seen as a tourism destination, our vision is to transform it into a hub for education. As educationists and change makers, we want people to come here not just to travel, but to learn and grow”.

The event concluded with a digital launch ceremony and memorable celebrations with students, faculty, and visitors, which generated a lively atmosphere throughout the campus. The launch showcased a sign of passing an essential gateway, not only celebrating the milestones but also the willingness of Parul University Goa to enter a future of opportunities, creativity and groundbreaking development in Goa.