University to offer online music courses with academic credits
Pune: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shankar Mahadevan Academy to provide online certificate courses in Indian music. The agreement was signed in the presence of university representatives, including Dr Asmita Jagtap, executive director of Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Health Sciences division; Sharangdhar Sathe, director of the School of Performing Arts; and Pravin Kaslikar, head of the music department. The initiative aims to expand access to music education beyond classrooms, allowing students to learn different genres of Indian music alongside their regular academic programmes. On successful completion, participants will receive a joint certificate from the university and the academy and earn up to two academic credits. Shankar Mahadevan , co-founder of the academy, will also join the advisory board of the university’s School of Performing Arts, contributing to academic and artistic development.