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President
Hon. Dr. Padmasinhaji Patil
Founder, President of the Terna Public Charitable Trust
Hon. Dr. Padmasinhaji Patil, a man with golden dreams & enthusiasm of converting dreams into reality, is the Founder President of the “Terna Public Charitable Trust”. He is associated with a large number of Educational, Social and Medical activities in Maharashtra. Dr. Patil, a renowned personality, has devoted his life to the cause of Education and social activities.
Terna Trust was established on 30th Sep 1980, with a primary goal to provide educational and health services to all sections of society. Terna Public Charitable Trust is continuously organizing various Social & Medical programs in different parts of the state.
Dr. Padmasinhaji Patil has also contributed to society by serving in various Social and Political Fronts. He was Cabinet Minister in Home, Irrigation Ministry in Maharashtra State for more than 25 yrs. He also served as Deputy Leader of opposition Legislative Assembly between 1995 to 2000.
Trustee
Shri. Ranajagjitsinha Patil
Vice Chairman, Terna Public Charitable Trust
Shri Ranajagjitsinha Patil, popularly known as Ranadada, is a dynamic and visionary leader with a background in telecommunications engineering. He has contributed to key government policies in self-employment, agriculture, and the private sector, while also venturing into IT and electronics. His major achievements include bringing sanitized drinking water from the Ujni Dam to Dharashiv, developing a solar energy hub, and initiating the MIDC industrial zone in Kaudgaon.
He has led significant development in Tuljapur city and the Tuljamata temple, while also guiding the growth of the Terna Trust in education. Committed to promoting art, sports, cultural heritage, and modern educational facilities, he focuses on skill development, applied research, and enhancing student employability.
Shri. Malhar Ranajagjitsinha Patil
Executive Trustee, Terna Public Charitable Trust
Shri Malhar Ranajagjitsinha Patil, an engineering graduate, is a dynamic young leader who plays a key role in strategic decision-making as the Executive Trustee of Terna Trust. With strong vision and innovative thinking, he contributes to policy formation, guides major initiatives, and supports the trust’s continuous growth.
He focuses on quality education, holistic student development, and the integration of modern technology in learning. With his strategic approach and dedication, Malhar Patil ensures that Terna Trust remains a hub of excellence and prepares students for a future-ready world.
Principal
Dr. Deven Shah
Principal, Terna Engineering College
Dear Students and Colleagues,
It is both an honour and a privilege to serve in a role that brings together multiple dimensions of academic leadership. The Terna Group of Institutions—comprising colleges in Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Design, and Engineering—represents a unique ecosystem with immense potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. As we stand at the intersection of rapid technological advancement and evolving societal needs, there has never been a more crucial time to integrate knowledge across domains.
As Associate Dean Faculty of Science and Technology at University of Mumbai we have already facilitated academic integration between disciplines such as science, commerce and arts for NEP 2020. I would like to extend this interdisciplinary approach to medical domain as well.
Having previously served as Principal of Terna Engineering College, I have witnessed firsthand the strength, commitment, and excellence that define the Terna ethos. It is based on that foundation of trust and experience that this expanded responsibility has been conferred upon me.
To all students—you are at the heart of this journey. Your future will demand not only deep expertise but the ability to work across disciplines. To my colleagues—I look forward to engaging with you to build joint initiatives, research programs, and innovation platforms that enrich our academic ecosystem and serve the larger community.
Together, let us build an academic environment that is future-ready, socially conscious, and globally relevant—true to the vision of the Terna Trust.
Warm regards,
Dr Deven Shah
Director – Medical-Technology Academic Integration, Terna Trust
Principal – Terna Engineering College
Associate Dean – Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Mumbai
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