Leadership
Dr. Rahul V. Karad
Hon'ble Executive President
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
Dr. Rahul Karad is an enterprising educationist and visionary leader at the forefront of the MAEER’s MIT Group of Institutions, a network comprising over 72 institutes and 80,000 students. In this capacity, he serves as the Executive President of Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune. With a background in engineering, a postgraduate degree in management from Cardiff, U.K., and executive education from Harvard Business School, USA, he is committed to channelizing the power of youth through holistic and value-based education for nation-building.
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Driven by his belief in democratic values and the potential of young India, Dr. Karad founded the MIT School of Government, the first institute of its kind in India and Asia dedicated to nurturing ethical and capable political leadership. MIT School of Government aims to prepare educated youth for active participation in politics and governance, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and sense of responsibility required for public life.
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He is also the initiator of the National Legislators’ Conference, a platform that brings together lawmakers, policymakers, and thought leaders to strengthen democratic processes and legislative effectiveness in the country. In addition, he founded the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad, one of India’s largest platforms for politically and socially aware youth, bringing together thousands of students from across the country to engage in dialogue on democracy, governance, and public policy.
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Extending his commitment to inclusive leadership, Dr. Karad founded the National Women’s Parliament to promote women’s participation in public life, and the National Teachers’ Congress to empower educators as key stakeholders in nation-building. He also initiated the Rashtriya Sarpanch Sansad, fostering dialogue among grassroots leaders to strengthen rural governance.
Through these pioneering initiatives, Dr. Karad continues to shape a new generation of informed, responsible, and value-driven leaders committed to the progress of India.
Prof. (Dr.) Raviraja N. Seetharam
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
Prof. (Dr.) Raviraja N. Seetharam is a distinguished academician, researcher and higher- education leader with extensive experience spanning academia, research, industry, innovation and university administration. His leadership journey reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, institutional development and the creation of an ecosystem that connects education with research, innovation and industry.
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With rich experience in higher education and academic leadership, Dr. Seetharam brings a multidisciplinary perspective to university administration, with a focus on strengthening academic systems, fostering research and innovation, promoting experiential learning and enabling meaningful industry and global collaborations.
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As Vice Chancellor of MIT World Peace University, Dr. Seetharam will lead the University in its continued pursuit of academic excellence, research and innovation, student development, experiential learning, internationalisation and institutional growth.
His vision and leadership are expected to further strengthen MIT-WPU’s academic ecosystem and its endeavour to emerge as a globally respected institution of higher learning, while nurturing socially responsible, innovative and future-ready graduates.