"I am just a student like you. This will be an interaction between the students themselves. I am one of you nobody above you as a teacher or a big person. I always like to be a student as I am here today also."
H.E. Smt. Prabha Rau
Governor of Himachal Pradesh on World Human Rights Day at MIT-SOG, 09. 12. 08

"I have always felt that a great deal needs to be done to educate young aspirants in the World of Politics. Today, I see this unfolding at the MIT School of Government; an institute for nurturing talent of would be leaders and inculcating for in them values of selfless commitment to the nation”
Shri .Praful Patel
Nationalist Congress Party, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, 2005

"An innovative course, it will pick up and serve the country much. We need good politicians."
Shri. Prakash Javdekar
National Spokesperson Bharatiya Janata Party, Member Rajya Sabha, visited 12. 09. 06

“Under the circumstances, I feel you have joined the right institution. Privatization and open system leads to competition, thus making goods and services affordable to the common man”
Late Shri. Pramod Mahajan
General Secretary Bharatiya Janata Party, visited 7.10.05

"This is a good opportunity for you as there is no precedent to this course in our country."
Shri. Prithviraj Chavan
Union Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, visited 11. 11. 08 & Interacted during MPG-04 National Study Tour

"In the present day scenario, educating the political leaders to wake up to the needs of the nation is very much essential. This endeavour of the MIT School of government is laudable. "
Shri. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
Rashtriya Janata Dal, Union Minister of Rural Development, 2005

"Institutions like MIT School of Govt. rekindle our faith that a dedicated bank of people is committed to the most arduous task of leadership building and nation building."
Shri. Randeep Singh Surjewala
Minister for Transport & Parliamentary Affairs, Haryana, visited 24.05.06

"I am very grateful to MIT for inviting me to speak on the topic of Dalit Politics. I am very proud to see this MIT institution founded by Shri Karad. This Institution is the best institution in the Country. "
Shri. Ramdas Athavale
President Republic Party of India (A), Member Lok Sabha, visited 19.01.06

“Congratulations and all the very best for the institution of the MIT School of Government, Pune under the able and strong leadership of Shri T. N. Seshan.
Shri. Ram Vilas Paswan
Lok Janshakti Party, Former Union Minister of Chemicals, Fertilizers & Steel, 2005

“I am happy to note the starting of MIT School of Government to groom the young and would be leaders of tomorrow”
Smt. Renuka Choudhory
Indian National Congress, Minister of State for Tourism, Govt. of India, 2005

"I have received your letter announcing the institution of MIT School of Government. With the kind of dedicated person that you are, I am sure this school will emerge as one of the top ranking institutions."
H. E. Shri R. L. Bhatia
Governor of Kerala

The nurturing of youth's minds while building them as management leaders of the coming years cannot be fruitful to the Society without inculcating the elements of Democratic Values, Social Harmony and national integration
Shri. Raj Nath Singh
President, Bharatiya Janata Party

"I accept the offer of Professor Emeritus and assure your good self that I will come up to your expectations. "
Late Shri. Sahib Singh Verma
Bharatiya Janata Party, 2005

"MIT-SOG is doing an excellent job and is involved in creating the right kind of leaders required for India. I wish it all success. "
Shri. Sanjay Bapna
Secretary, All India Congress Committee, visited 04.10.06

"Different, for institutions provide knowledge, only material knowledge, but alongside spiritual variations of knowledge is what makes this institution different from others. Exhilarating experience. "
Shri. Satyavrat Chaturvedi
General Secretary, All India Congress Committee, Member Rajya Sabha, visited 03.10.06

This is the first time I have seen this type of institution being set up by Dr. Vishwanath Karad. And I am sure this institution will give tremendous strength and you will succeed in your life and not only that you will be able to contribute for this nation.
Shri. Sharad Pawar
President, Nationalist Congress Party, Union Minister for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs,
Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, during MPG03 inauguration, 05.08.07

I thank you with all my heart for giving me a chance to share my views. And I wish to see the future of my Country in the hands of these students. Best wishes.
Smt. Shaista Ambar
President All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board, visited 29.01.09

Shri. Sharad Yadav
Janta Dal (U), 2005

""There is no leader of farmers who actually lives by the income on agriculture. If you have that experience, then I think you have covered the first step of being good leader of farmers live by agriculture. If my stomach did not depend on agriculture for sometime i would not have started the onion agitation."
Shri. Sharad Joshi
Member Rajya Sabha, visited on 16.01.07

"A leader should be good, honest, committed, passionately concerned with the welfare of the people and whatever the decision he or she will take, will eventually be for the good of the society, good for the nation and good for the future. y"
Smt. Sheila Dikshit
Chief Minister Delhi, visited 22.07.06

“I am happy to know that the MIT School of Government is being set up in Pune. "
Shri. Sitaram Yechury
Communist Party of India (Marxist), Member Rajya Sabha, 2005

"The Mission started by MIT College Pune to make the youth of our country an all rounder in their life is the need of the hour to educate the youth to make the politics of this country sound & need based from Panchayat to parliament."
Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik
Bharatiya Janata Party, Member Lok Sabha, visited 25.05.09

"I feel inspired to see all the excellent work that is being done at this MIT School of Government. This holds great promise for the future of our nation."
H. E. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S.K. Sinha, PVSM
Governor of Jammu & Kashmir presided over the MPG-02 Convocation Ceremony on
02.10.07

"A course such as the one offered by your esteemed organization helps pave the way for a better understanding of our polity and national institutions. "
Smt. Smriti Z. Iraani
Vice President, Bharatiya Janata Party Youth Wing, Maharashtra, visited 31.01.08

"I feel privileged to be part of the great exercise of training in and for democracy, I only wish that ways would be found whereby success stories are not based or built on compromising with basic principles."
Dr. Subhash Kashyap
Former Secretary General, Lok Sabha, visited 29.02.08

"India, to make progress, needs more trained MP's, MLA's. The Initiative taken by MIT is commendable. I want to take back with me the spiritual vibrations from this great educational campus."
Shri. Sudheendra Kulkarni
Bharatiya Janata Party, visited 05.09.08 later interacted during MPG-04 National Study Tour

"I am pleased to extend my support to this very significant educational program started by
MIT School of Government, Pune."
Shri. Suresh Kalmadi
Indian National Congress, Member Lok Sabha, Pune, 2005

"India needs more such institutions to make it where it is destined to go. "
Shri. Suresh Prabhu
Shiv Sena, Member Lok Sabha, visited 30.11.08

"I am happy that the MIT School of Government is being established to educate young people interested in matters of governance, administration etc. I wish this school the very best. "
Smt. Sushama Swaraj
Bharatiya Janata Party, Member Rajya Sabha, interacted during MPG-03 National Study Tour

“I strongly believe that MIT School of Government would nurture and hone the skills of young leaders to strengthen the roots of democracy in the country.”
Shri. Sudini Jaipal Reddy
Indian National Congress, Union Minister of Urban Development, 2005

"With a syllabus designed to encourage self-expression and analysis towards equipping the future social and political leaders with extensive knowledge of planning and conduct, I hope
that the Indian Social and Political Leadership would gain worldwide acclaim. "
Shri. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
Shiromani Akali Dal, 2005

“I am greatly delighted to learn that the MIT School of Government, Pune, is starting a Course to train Young would be Leaders, in the Art of Governing.”
H. E. Shri. Sushil Kumar Shinde
Governor of Andhra Pradesh, visited 11.11.05

"Politicians should prove themselves through their work and not merely through words and speeches."
Smt. Sumitra Mahajan
Bharatiya Janata Party, Member Lok Sabha, visited 23.09.05

"The younger Generation of India has the ability and capability to shoulder the responsibility of Nation Building. What they need is the proper guidance to boost their confidence. This has been done consciously by Shri. Rahul Karad and his team of devoted workers at MIT School of Government at Pune.”
Smt. Supriya Sule
Nationalist Congress Party, Member Lok Sabha

"It will be my pleasure to associate myself in any way you desire with such a worthwhile venture. The School can lead to the development of fresh insights for those at government level today, and those who both in letter & spirit, want to serve Society and Public good. "
H. E. Padma Vibhushan Shri. T. N. Chaturvedi
Governor of Karnataka

"Impressive experience. Striking outcome is expected from the Students of the Institution and interaction with the Founder and Participants ensures its height will soon come to reality. Future height & India's sculptors are here. Warm regards & wishes."
Shri. Tiruchi Siva
Gen. Secretary & Spokesperson, Students' Wing, Dravida Munettra Kazagham,
visited 12.04.07

Sushree Uma Bharti
Bharatiya Janata Party, visited 24.01.06

"I am glad that MIT School of Government has started this program as it will help the youth of the nation to get acquainted with government working and encourage them to participate in nation building. "
Shri. Vikas Mathkari
Bharatiya Janata Party, Corporator, Pune Municipal Corporation, visited 11.09.07

"It was a great pleasure to be here a second time to give a talk. The Institute has progressed well after last visit in 2005. My good wishes for a bright future.'
H. E. Shri. Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje
Governor of Himachal Pradesh, visited 19.11.07

"Once again thrilled over the experience. It's a great Institution. Model for others to replicate. "
Shri. Venkaiah Naidu
Bharatiya Janata Party, Member Rajya Sabha, visited 27.10.05 & 26.01.08

“I have no doubt that this School will fulfill a major felt need of our society and produce leaders in future in the various walks of our national life.”
Shri. Yashwant Sinha
Bharatiya Janata Party, Member Lok Sabha, 2005