Mumbai: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a proposal by Maharashtra-based Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Deemed to be University to adopt the name Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research, marking a new phase for the institution.
The change follows the collaboration between DMIHER and the Adani Foundation, announced in June 2025, to develop the institution as a global centre of excellence (CoE) in affordable healthcare education and delivery.
The partnership is aimed at strengthening healthcare education, research and access to quality healthcare for rural and underserved communities in Maharashtra’s Wardha and Vidarbha regions.
“This is a defining moment for our institution. As we transition to the Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research, we are building on a strong foundation while creating greater opportunities for excellence, innovation and global engagement,” said Vice-Chancellor Dr Lalitbhushan Waghmare. He added that the values and purpose that have shaped this institution over more than three decades will firmly remain at its core.
The new identity is expected to open wider avenues for research, innovation and global engagement while building on DMIHER’s existing academic and healthcare ecosystem. The institution’s focus on quality education, compassionate healthcare and community service will continue, with greater emphasis on new technologies and research opportunities.
Importantly, the transition will not disrupt the university’s functioning. Its academic programmes, faculty, campuses and administration will continue without interruption.