Dr. Amit Kapoor shared his views on “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Institutions of Effective Governance and Administration in Modern India” at a National Seminar on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Architect of National Unity and Modern India” Organised by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune on August 22, 2025. The details can be looked at https://gipe.ac.in/activities-events/sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-architect-of-national-unity-and-modern-india/
The seminar delved into Patel’s multifaceted legacy-his leadership in the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas, his advocacy for farmers’ and women’s rights, and his diplomatic acumen in negotiating with princely states amidst the tumult of partition. By fostering scholarly engagement, this event aims to contemporize Patel’s vision, offering insights into how his ideas can address 21st-century challenges such as governance, social justice, and national security.
