Honorable Shri. Vitthalrao M. Jadhav
Founder President of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Education Science & Technological Research Trust.
Know Them –
Honorable. Ex-Member of Parliament Shri. Vitthalrao M. Jadhav Sir is an outstanding Academician and an Ex- Parliamentarian. An epitome of experience, chairman sir is known for his exemplary work in Parliament House (Rajya Sabha) and his societal contributions across Maharashtra state.
Chairman Sir Established our parent entity “Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Education, Science & Technological Research Trust” in 1985. We have about 23 educational institutes across Maharashtra in various fields like, Management, Engineering, Agriculture Biotechnology and Research in Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad and Nanded. He believes that education is necessary to deliver a social and economical impact in the society. He promotes industry-academia interaction to provide better exposure to the youth of our nation.
Chairman Sir has done Masters in Agriculture Science from Pune University and Bachelorate in Agriculture Science from Agriculture College, Parbhani (Marathwada University, Aurangabad)
As an academician chairman sir has worked as an Assistant Professor and Professor for 9years in Agriculture College- Pune, until he resigned from his service to pursue his political career.
As a founder of “Marathwada Mitra-Mandal” in Pune in 1965 he constructed hostel accommodating 200 students coming at that time from rural areas for education purpose in Pune. This had an outstandingly great impact in rural areas helping students to choose higher education. This also helped the MMM Trust to develop and other members continued the establishments of various schools and colleges.
He then founded “Maharashtra Institute of Technology (M.I.T.)” in 1983 along with Late Shri V.N.Gadgil Saheb and other trustee members, which has a number of Medical, Engineering and other Colleges in Maharashtra today. M.I.T. is an esteemed educational trust today educating over thousands of children across India.
He actively participated in Youth Politics. He later on became the Chairman of Kissan Cell MPCC(1). He worked as Director for Marathwada Development Corporation and was also Member Secretary of M.S. Khadi Development Board.He was member of Executive Council, Marathwada Agriculture University, Parbhani.
His exemplary work in education sector and contribution towards development of society facilitated him in getting appointed to Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament from 1982 to 1994.During his tenure he contributed to the development of nation and national policies as a member of various parliamentary committees like, Atomic research committee and Hindi Rajyabhasha committee.
Chairman Sir participated in more than 500 deliberations in Rajya Sabha during his tenure of 12 years in debates of the Ministers of Agriculture, External Affairs, Defence, Education, Labour, Railways, Finance (in all budgets debates), Science & Technology, Atomic Energy, Environment etc. He brought the non-official bill in Rajya Sabha for the creation of Statutory Developments Board in Marathwada, Vidarbha and rest of the parts of Maharashtra and the Statutory Development Boards were created. He also brought non-official bill on Agriculture to be treated as industry, all parties supported. Participated in most of the parliamentary bills and actively made contribution.
Message –
“To build an Educational Trust means, not only maintain educational pattern but also convert educational institutes into modern temples for nation, by developing management skills and strengthening the core of education for the development of nation.”
As rightly said by Mahatma Gandhi, our Bapu “What is really needed to make democracy function is not knowledge of facts, but right education”
Right education facilitates development with correct ethical behavior and integrity. Education has the power to make socially responsible human beings with transparency and fair practices which teaches people to work collaboratively in team work. And so we work towards inculcating social ethical values in our students.
Shrimati. Shobhatai Jadhav
Chairman- JNIESTR Trust.
- Founder Trustee Member-JNIESTR Trust
- Co-Founder for All Schools & Institutes- JNIESTR Trust
Shrimati. Shobhatai Vithalrao Jadhav is the founder member of our JNIESTR Trust and served as a Treasurer of the Trust for over 4 decades. Born to a dynamic Maharashtrian family of a Freedom Fighter and Principal, Our chairman mam is the most humble personality. She adopted the values of patriotism at an early age from her father, the great freedom fighter “Shri. Anant Keruji Bhosle”. With clear social awareness and ideology to serve the nation at large, Our chairman mam has played a pivotal role in establishment of Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering (SIGCE) and all other institutes across maharashtra along with our Founder President Shri. Vithalrao Jadhav Sir, under the umbrella of JNIESTR Trust . Her personality depicts unique qualities of, clear mindset for uniformity and courtesy, unwavering courage, imagination with farsightedness.
Our chairman mam strongly believes in transforming our society by constantly pursuing excellence in technical education, innovation and entrepreneurship for development of individuals with strong ethical values.
Message for Students
We welcome you all in our Autonomous Institute for 4years degree course with an intention to help you transform your life by graduating as talented, well educated engineers and be equipped with state of art technology resources for developing sustainable solutions.
You all can achieve academic excellence in Science, Engineering and Technology through dedication to duty, commitment to research, innovative learning and faith in human values.
Our teachers will make all the efforts required to cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship and the connection between academia and industry that fosters problem solving through collaboration.
We wish you all the best and we are committed to facilitate all the students to develop into outstanding professionals with high ethical standards capable of creating, developing and managing global engineering enterprises.
Shrimati. Shobhatai Jadhav
Chairman- JNIESTR Trust.
- Founder Trustee Member-JNIESTR Trust
- Co-Founder for All Schools & Institutes- JNIESTR Trust
Shrimati. Shobhatai Vithalrao Jadhav is the founder member of our JNIESTR Trust and served as a Treasurer of the Trust for over 4 decades. Born to a dynamic Maharashtrian family of a Freedom Fighter and Principal, Our chairman mam is the most humble personality. She adopted the values of patriotism at an early age from her father, the great freedom fighter “Shri. Anant Keruji Bhosle”. With clear social awareness and ideology to serve the nation at large, Our chairman mam has played a pivotal role in establishment of Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering (SIGCE) and all other institutes across maharashtra along with our Founder President Shri. Vithalrao Jadhav Sir, under the umbrella of JNIESTR Trust . Her personality depicts unique qualities of, clear mindset for uniformity and courtesy, unwavering courage, imagination with farsightedness.
Our chairman mam strongly believes in transforming our society by constantly pursuing excellence in technical education, innovation and entrepreneurship for development of individuals with strong ethical values.
Message for Students
We welcome you all in our Autonomous Institute for 4years degree course with an intention to help you transform your life by graduating as talented, well educated engineers and be equipped with state of art technology resources for developing sustainable solutions.
You all can achieve academic excellence in Science, Engineering and Technology through dedication to duty, commitment to research, innovative learning and faith in human values.
Our teachers will make all the efforts required to cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship and the connection between academia and industry that fosters problem solving through collaboration.
We wish you all the best and we are committed to facilitate all the students to develop into outstanding professionals with high ethical standards capable of creating, developing and managing global engineering enterprises.
Qualification
- B.E (Hons) “Electrical and Electronics Engineering” BITS Pilani
- M.S “Computer and Information Science” NJIT, New Jersey,USA
- Chartered Financial Analyst (USA) Level 3 Candidate
Message from the Secretary (Jawaharlal Nehru Institute)
At the outset, I would like to reflect upon the vision of Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering (SIGCE) and its relevance through more than three decades of dedicated service in the field of technical education. Our vision of “Creating a Transformative Impact on Society” has remained the guiding force behind every initiative we undertake. Over the years, this vision has shaped an accomplished alumni community that continues to contribute meaningfully across diverse domains including industry leadership, research and innovation, social entrepreneurship, academia, and public service.
At SIGCE, we firmly believe that engineering education must evolve continuously to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Our academic framework is therefore designed with a strong focus on industry relevance, emerging technologies, innovation, and holistic development. We take pride in creating an ecosystem that prepares students not only for successful careers, but also for responsible leadership and lifelong learning.
Our strong emphasis on Innovation and Entrepreneurship has resulted in the emergence of multiple start-ups nurtured through the vibrant innovation ecosystem established at SIGCE. I am particularly proud that SIGCE has been recognized as a Host Institute under the MSME Innovation Scheme. More importantly, we are the only engineering college in Maharashtra where five student ideas were selected for implementation under this initiative. Through our incubation ecosystem and industry-supported innovation programs, students are encouraged to transform ideas into impactful solutions.
One such success story is Agri-Foretell, a start-up incubated at the Ignition Incubation Centre of SIGCE, which is working in the field of AI-driven remote sensing and digital transformation of agriculture. Such initiatives demonstrate how technology and innovation can directly contribute to societal progress.
Our students have also consistently excelled in national and industry-sponsored hackathons. By encouraging participation in competitive innovation platforms and hosting industry-collaborated hackathons, SIGCE has cultivated a culture of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, leading to numerous student achievements and recognitions.
True to our commitment to academic excellence, SIGCE was awarded the prestigious “A” Grade accreditation by NAAC in 2023 and was granted Autonomous Status by UGC from the Academic Year 2024–25. This autonomy has empowered us to design a dynamic, industry-relevant, and choice-based curriculum aligned with current and future professional requirements.
Our philosophy of holistic education focuses on the development of the Head, Hands, Heart, and Soul of every learner. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to balance strong conceptual foundations, practical hands-on learning, internships, liberal and co-curricular education, as well as ethical and value-based learning. We believe that true education is not merely about acquiring technical knowledge, but about developing responsible, compassionate, and innovative professionals.
The Industry-Institute Interaction Cell at SIGCE continuously works towards strengthening meaningful collaborations with industries through functional MoUs, industry-supported laboratories, internships, training programs, and expert engagements. These collaborations ensure that industry expectations and emerging trends are seamlessly integrated into our pedagogy and learning culture.
As the world enters the era of Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation, SIGCE is actively establishing an AI Competency Centre equipped with advanced GPU laboratories and infrastructure to support AI adoption, research, innovation, and human resource development. This centre will serve not only our students, but also regional industries seeking to leverage AI technologies for growth and competitiveness.
One of the most common concerns today relates to career opportunities in the age of AI. At SIGCE, our commitment to meaningful student employability remains unwavering. We begin placement-oriented skill development and industry readiness training from the second year itself, ensuring that students are equipped with both technical expertise and professional competencies.
The future belongs to learners who combine domain expertise with the ability to effectively utilize AI tools, data science, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and emerging engineering technologies. At SIGCE, we are committed to ensuring that every student develops not only technical proficiency, but also creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility.
I encourage all aspiring students to actively participate in hackathons, innovation activities, industry interactions, alumni engagements, internships, and the opportunities offered through our competency and incubation centres. These experiences play a vital role in shaping confident professionals and future leaders.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the core values that define SIGCE — Ethical Conduct, Social Responsibility, Integrity, Transparency and Fairness, Collaboration, and Teamwork. These values form the foundation of an inclusive and inspiring learning environment where students are empowered to achieve their dreams, contribute to society, and create a lasting positive impact on the world.
I warmly invite students and parents to become a part of the SIGCE family and join us in shaping a future driven by knowledge, innovation, and purpose.
Ashvini Jadhav
Qualification
- B.Com, MBA (HR) from Mumbai University
- Working at JNIESTR for over a decade
Message
Education is the key to the individual, social, political and world development. Hence we are committed towards providing the best exposure in education and industry to our students. It is our duty and responsibility not only to graduate students, but also to create an awareness of business and personal ethics and values, and develop socially responsible human beings. As the Trustee member of this institute, I am committed to constantly strive towards the betterment of this institute.
Qualification
- Ph.D, M.E. (Electronics Engineering)
Message
It's my great privilege to introduce our college Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering. Our college located in the heart of Navi Mumbai has been providing education in the four branches of engineering since 1993. With steady steps, we continue our march forward. The role of our experienced and learned faculty in moulding the students for all round development is noteworthy, as education is for life and not for mere living. The students have exhibited their talents both in academics and co-curricular activities from time to time as we inculcate in students skills for innovation and creativity.
We are committed to produce world class engineering professionals from our college to serve the society at large. Our alumni are serving in the Microsoft, Reliance, TCS and Infosys to name a few. Quality in all spheres of technical education has been our focus. With hard work and discipline the goals of students and staff are achieved. We believe that success is important but significance is even better. Remembering the words of Sheila Braham "You can have anything you want if you want it desperately enough. You must want it with an exuberance that erupts through the skin and joins the energy that created the world". We welcome you to our college to help you discover your destiny. Let's together make the engineering education a joyful experience.