Dear Students, Faculty and Esteemed Members of our Community…… Hearty Welcome to Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Law College,

Dharashiv!

Today, the Legal education is inter-disciplinary, inter-professional, and international. In keeping up with the ever-evolving nature of legal education, our Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Law College, Dharashiv, established by Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur, orientsits students through an analytical and critical lens grounded in interdisciplinary inquiry. I recall at this stage the ‘golden rules’ of life, memorably observed by Sudha Murty, a well-known writer, engineer and philanthropist. She said, “We can give our children only two things in life – ‘strong roots’ and ‘powerful wings’. Then they may fly anywhere and live independently”. This is true for your time at Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Law College, Dharashiv. Moreover, the law degree gives you the power to fly with strong roots of knowledge, skills and values and having good relationships, compassion and peace of mind in life is more important than money, status and privilege.

Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Law College Dharashiv, focus on its academic social responsibility and its rich legal aid initiatives imbibe in our students the value of not going after money, but to work hard, be a good lawyer, teacher, policy maker, social worker, and above all, a good human being. I invite you to be a part of the vibrant scholastic community of our Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe Law College, Dharshiv. Finally, I take this opportunity to wish all the teachers, students and stake holders a successful journey towards Excellence.