Indu Shahani
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Indu Shahani(born March 19, 1954) Principal of H.R College was appointed the Sheriff of Mumbai Sheriff of Mumbai
on Jan 5, 2008 and is now serving her third term. She is the principal of H R College of Commerce and Economics in South Mumbai
since 2000. Shahani graduated from renowned Sydenham College
, Mumbai and holds a Ph.D.
in Commerce from the University of Mumbai
and has a teaching experience of 31 years.
On January 5, 2008 she was sworn in as the Sheriff of Mumbai,an honorary post which links between the citizens and the Government, providing an opportunity to make a difference within the communities of Mumbai, by the Governor of Maharashtra, SM Krishna.
Om assuming charge as Sheriff, Dr.Shahani immediately launched the Women's Helpline 1298 with the support of twenty leading NGO’s, promoted voluntary blood donation for the citizens to free the patients from the pressure of procuring blood, harnessed student energy for the Municipal Corporation's Clean-Up Mumbai Campaign where the student volunteers would blow the Sheriff’s whistle to keep Mumbai city clean, initiated the much-needed Green Mumbai Project and provided for clean drinking water in the Mumbai district jail. Dr. Shahani has led Sheriff’s delegations to interact with premier institutions and universities to UK, Europe, US, Australia & New Zealand, Quebec City, Montreal, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Singapore and South Africa.
Among the posts that she holds are a member of the committee on vocationalization at the University Grants Commission
(UGC), member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) education committee and the IB Asia-Pacific
regional advisory committee. She has also been a convener for women in management at the Bombay Management Association, executive member of the Ad Club of Bombay, and executive member of the conceptual forum at the Bombay Management Association. Presently she is on the Academic Council of the Lintas NORTHPOINT Centre of Learning. Dr. Shahani is a Visiting Faculty Member at the UC Berkeley, NYU Stern, US and she is a Lead Speaker at various conferences in India and abroad. She has also developed many linkages for student and faculty exchanges with leading universities in US, UK, Australia
and New Zealand.
In 2002, Shahani was awarded the "Sahyog Foundation for Excellence in Education". The previous year she received an achievement award in 2001 from the Women Graduates Union for her contribution to society in the field of education. She also received an award in 1983 from the Leo Club for outstanding service in the field of education for commerce.
Dr. Shahani holds a PhD in Commerce from University of Mumbai on enhancing Academia-Industry linkages. At the University level, Dr. Shahani holds key positions at the Academic Council, Faculty of Commerce and Board of Studies in Business Management. As Director,
Academics of Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate (HSNC) Board, she is responsible for enhancing academic standards of 29 educational institutions managed by the HSNC Board in Mumbai.
Dr. Shahani has received many awards, prominent among them are ‘Citizen of Mumbai Award’ by Rotary Club of Bombay; ‘Sindhu Gaurav Award’ by International Sindhu Chamber of Commerce; ‘Women's Achievers’ Award’ by Young Environmentalists Programme Trust,
‘Woman of the Year Award’ by Junior Chamber International, ‘Excellence in Education Award’ at the FLO Great Women Achiever Awards; and ‘The Giants International Education Award.’
Dr. Shahani was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Westminster in London on November 16, 2009. As a tribute to Dr. Shahani the University has instituted the Sheriff of Mumbai’s Scholarships for Women from Mumbai to study a Master’s
programme in the years 2009 and 2010.
A visionary and a thought leader, Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani has been acknowledged worldwide for her significant contribution to education and value-based leadership
Sheriff of Mumbai
The Sheriff of Mumbai is an apolitical titular position of authority bestowed for one year on a prominent citizen of Mumbai. The current Sheriff of Mumbai is Indu Shahani, principal of H. R...
on Jan 5, 2008 and is now serving her third term. She is the principal of H R College of Commerce and Economics in South Mumbai
South Mumbai
South Mumbai , sometimes incorrectly referred to by English Media as "SoBo" , the southern-most precinct of the city of Mumbai, India, comprises the city's main business localities and its adjoining areas...
since 2000. Shahani graduated from renowned Sydenham College
Sydenham College
Sydenham College or Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics is the first college of commerce in Asia.It is an institute in Mumbai , affiliated to the University of Bombay, and offering undergraduate degrees in commerce and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in management...
, Mumbai and holds a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in Commerce from the University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai , is a state university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was known as the University of Bombay until 1996 when the city of Bombay was renamed as Mumbai. The affiliated colleges of the university are spread throughout the city of Mumbai and four coastal districts in...
and has a teaching experience of 31 years.
On January 5, 2008 she was sworn in as the Sheriff of Mumbai,an honorary post which links between the citizens and the Government, providing an opportunity to make a difference within the communities of Mumbai, by the Governor of Maharashtra, SM Krishna.
Om assuming charge as Sheriff, Dr.Shahani immediately launched the Women's Helpline 1298 with the support of twenty leading NGO’s, promoted voluntary blood donation for the citizens to free the patients from the pressure of procuring blood, harnessed student energy for the Municipal Corporation's Clean-Up Mumbai Campaign where the student volunteers would blow the Sheriff’s whistle to keep Mumbai city clean, initiated the much-needed Green Mumbai Project and provided for clean drinking water in the Mumbai district jail. Dr. Shahani has led Sheriff’s delegations to interact with premier institutions and universities to UK, Europe, US, Australia & New Zealand, Quebec City, Montreal, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Singapore and South Africa.
Among the posts that she holds are a member of the committee on vocationalization at the University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission (India)
The University Grants Commission of India is a statutory organisation set up by Union government in 1956, for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition for universities in India, and provides funds for government-recognised...
(UGC), member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) education committee and the IB Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific or Asia Pacific is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean...
regional advisory committee. She has also been a convener for women in management at the Bombay Management Association, executive member of the Ad Club of Bombay, and executive member of the conceptual forum at the Bombay Management Association. Presently she is on the Academic Council of the Lintas NORTHPOINT Centre of Learning. Dr. Shahani is a Visiting Faculty Member at the UC Berkeley, NYU Stern, US and she is a Lead Speaker at various conferences in India and abroad. She has also developed many linkages for student and faculty exchanges with leading universities in US, UK, Australia
and New Zealand.
In 2002, Shahani was awarded the "Sahyog Foundation for Excellence in Education". The previous year she received an achievement award in 2001 from the Women Graduates Union for her contribution to society in the field of education. She also received an award in 1983 from the Leo Club for outstanding service in the field of education for commerce.
Dr. Shahani holds a PhD in Commerce from University of Mumbai on enhancing Academia-Industry linkages. At the University level, Dr. Shahani holds key positions at the Academic Council, Faculty of Commerce and Board of Studies in Business Management. As Director,
Academics of Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate (HSNC) Board, she is responsible for enhancing academic standards of 29 educational institutions managed by the HSNC Board in Mumbai.
Dr. Shahani has received many awards, prominent among them are ‘Citizen of Mumbai Award’ by Rotary Club of Bombay; ‘Sindhu Gaurav Award’ by International Sindhu Chamber of Commerce; ‘Women's Achievers’ Award’ by Young Environmentalists Programme Trust,
‘Woman of the Year Award’ by Junior Chamber International, ‘Excellence in Education Award’ at the FLO Great Women Achiever Awards; and ‘The Giants International Education Award.’
Dr. Shahani was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Westminster in London on November 16, 2009. As a tribute to Dr. Shahani the University has instituted the Sheriff of Mumbai’s Scholarships for Women from Mumbai to study a Master’s
programme in the years 2009 and 2010.
A visionary and a thought leader, Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani has been acknowledged worldwide for her significant contribution to education and value-based leadership