Mumbai: 10 August 2026

The Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan) [AYJNISHD(D)], Mumbai, organised its first Alumni Meet on 8 August 2026, marking a significant milestone in its 43-year journey. The event brought together 122 alumni from across the country, representing batches from the earliest years to recent graduates.

Dr. Suman Kumar, Director, AYJNISHD(D), Mumbai, welcomed the alumni and described the gathering as a “homecoming” and the beginning of a stronger alumni network. He highlighted the valuable contributions of the Institute’s alumni in clinical services, academics, research, rehabilitation, administration and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Kumar encouraged alumni to actively contribute to the Institute through mentoring, research, innovation, internships, guest lectures, employment opportunities and other institutional initiatives.

A key highlight of the programme was the introduction of the proposed AYJ Alumni Association. Mr. Avichal Ambulkar was proposed as President, Mr. Ram Subramanium as Vice President, Ms. Hetal Shah as Member Secretary, Ms. Aafreen Sandhu as Joint Secretary and Mr. Imran Siddiqui as Treasurer. Dr. Daniel Johanas, Dr. Shivraj Bhimte, Ms. Pallavi Wase and Mrs. Tasneem Manasawala was proposed as Executive Committee Members.

The programme also featured alumni addresses, felicitation of teachers, recognition of the organising team, interactive activities and networking among participants. Alumni expressed their commitment to remain connected with the Institute and support the Alumni Meet as an annual event.

The gathering marked the beginning of a renewed partnership between the alumni and the Institute under the spirit of “Connecting Generations – Lifelong Impact.”

PIB Mumbai | Robin Singh/ Priti Malandkar

 

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