Mumbai University Approves 2026-27 Budget; Proposal to Confer Posthumous D Litt on Savarkar Raised

The University of Mumbai approved a 1,054.12 crore budget for 2026-27, marking an 8.9% increase from the previous year, with allocations for research, internationalisation, and new initiatives like a mental health centre and AI integration. During the Senate meeting, a proposal was made by BJP member Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth to confer a posthumous Doctor of Literature degree on freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. University officials stated the decision requires following formal procedures and Chancellor approval, while some Senate members expressed neutral views on the proposal.