Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, on September 5 and address the gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday.
According to the PMO, Prime Minister Modi will attend the programme at 7 PM as SRCC marks 100 years of its contribution to higher education in India.
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Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: Prime Minister to address SRCC centenary celebrations.
Location: Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, New Delhi.
Authority/Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office / SRCC.
Action Taken: PM Modi scheduled to participate and address the gathering.
Impact: The event marks a century of SRCC’s contribution to higher education.
Established in 1926 by eminent industrialist and philanthropist Sir Shri Ram, SRCC has grown into one of India’s premier institutions of higher education, particularly in the fields of Commerce, Economics and Management.
Over the past century, the institution has nurtured generations of scholars, professionals, administrators, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other nation-builders, according to the PMO.
The centenary celebrations are being held on Teachers’ Day, observed on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President and educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
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Why This Matters
The event marks a major milestone for one of India’s prominent institutions in Commerce, Economics and Management. Its timing on Teachers’ Day also connects the centenary celebration with the wider contribution of educators to nation-building.
The coincidence of SRCC completing 100 years with Teachers’ Day adds significance to the occasion, as the country honours the contribution of teachers and educators in shaping generations and strengthening the foundations of society.
Prime Minister Modi’s participation also marks his return to SRCC more than a decade after his previous visit to the institution as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2013. He had earlier met members of the SRCC Governing Body and a college delegation in April 2026 during the institution’s centenary year and released a commemorative postage stamp marking its 100th anniversary.
The event is expected to bring together members of the college community and highlight SRCC’s century-long contribution to India’s academic and professional landscape.
With the Prime Minister scheduled to address the gathering, the centenary event is set to focus attention on the role of higher education institutions in developing skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers and future leaders.
