PM Modi to Visit Delhi’s SRCC on September 5, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi to Attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on September 5, where he will attend a campus event as the chief guest. Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi is also expected to be present at the programme, according to information confirmed by a source from the college.

The proposed visit is drawing attention because of SRCC’s significance as one of Delhi University’s prominent commerce institutions and because it comes during the college’s centenary year. The September 5 programme will also coincide with Teachers’ Day, giving the event an added academic context.

Modi’s return to SRCC after more than a decade

The visit will mark Prime Minister Modi’s return to the SRCC campus after a gap of more than a decade.

Modi had previously visited the college in 2013, when he was serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. His upcoming visit therefore represents a notable return to an institution with which he has already had an association.

The Prime Minister also interacted with representatives of SRCC earlier this year. In April, he met the college’s Governing Body and a delegation at his residence in connection with SRCC completing 100 years.

During that interaction, a commemorative postage stamp celebrating the institution’s centenary was released. The planned September visit will now bring the Prime Minister to the college campus itself as SRCC continues events connected with its 100-year milestone.

Alumni and former faculty members invited

The September 5 programme is expected to bring together members from different generations of the SRCC community.

Along with current students, invitations have been extended to alumni, former principals and former faculty members. Their participation is expected to give the occasion a broader institutional character, connecting the college’s history with its present student community.

For current students, the Prime Minister’s presence at the campus will provide an opportunity to participate in an event involving one of the country’s most prominent political figures. The inclusion of former members of the institution also highlights the centenary dimension of the programme.

Security preparations underway

Preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit have already begun at SRCC.

According to the source cited in the report, personnel from the Special Protection Group (SPG), which is responsible for the Prime Minister’s close protection, are already present on the college campus. Security arrangements are being put in place ahead of the September 5 programme.

Such preparations are expected to continue as the college gets ready to host the high-profile event.

Focus on youth engagement

The visit also comes against the backdrop of increasing political attention towards younger Indians, particularly members of Gen Z.

Young voters and students have become an important part of the wider political conversation, making university campuses significant venues for public engagement. Modi’s appearance at SRCC places him before a largely young and academically oriented audience.

The college’s profile as a leading institution for commerce and business education adds another dimension to the visit. A programme at SRCC brings together the Prime Minister, the Union Education Minister, students, alumni and former members of the faculty at a time when the institution is celebrating a major milestone.

A significant occasion for SRCC

For SRCC, September 5 is set to be an important date in its centenary celebrations. The Prime Minister’s earlier interaction with the institution in April had already acknowledged its 100-year journey, while the proposed campus visit will allow the college community to mark the milestone in person.

The presence of Education Minister Pralhad Joshi is also significant given the event’s academic setting. His participation alongside the Prime Minister is expected to add a Union government presence to the college programme.

With preparations underway and security arrangements already being established, attention will now turn to the September 5 event and the Prime Minister’s interaction with the SRCC community.

The visit is therefore significant on several fronts: it marks Modi’s return to SRCC since his 2013 appearance, forms part of the college’s centenary celebrations, brings together current and former members of the institution, and places the Prime Minister before a young university audience.