IIA Pune Centre Installs New Executive Committee at ‘IMPRINT’ Ceremony
Reporter by Radhika Sharma
Pune, 26th October 2026: The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Pune Centre, held its installation ceremony, titled ‘IMPRINT’, at JW Marriott, Pune, on Saturday, 24th October to install its new Executive Committee. The ceremony was attended by IIA National President Ar. Jitendra Mehta, Joint Honorary Secretary Ar. Sandeep Bawdekar and IIA Maharashtra Chapter Joint Honorary Secretary Ar. Vikas Achalkar.
The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Mehta, Bawdekar, Achalkar and incoming Pune Centre Chairperson Ar. Shitesh Agrawal.
During the first segment, Mehta and Bawdekar were felicitated by Agrawal, while Achalkar was felicitated by Pune Centre Vice-Chairperson Ar. Shailesh Dandane. IIA Maharashtra Chapter Executive Committee members Ar. Mangesh Gotal and Ar. Parag Deshpande were felicitated by Ar. Amit Khivansara and Ar. Milind Panchal, respectively. Panchal, who will serve as Honorary Secretary of IIA Pune Centre, was also felicitated for his achievements in sports.
Representatives of sponsors Zydex and Barrisol made presentations during the first segment. Presentations by AIS Windows, Somany and Pare followed in subsequent segments.
The second segment featured an address by Achalkar, who spoke about the IIA Pune Centre’s activities during his tenure as chairperson. He also introduced Bawdekar and Mehta, who addressed the gathering.
The installation of the new Executive Committee was conducted by Mehta, Bawdekar and Achalkar.
The committee comprises the following office-bearers:
* Ar. Shitesh Agrawal – Chairperson
* Ar. Shailesh Dandane – Vice-Chairperson
* Ar. Amit Khivansara – Honorary Treasurer
* Ar. Milind Panchal – Honorary Secretary
Following the installation, Agrawal introduced the committee members and addressed the gathering.
The final segment featured a keynote presentation by architect Ar. Stig Gothelf. Gothelf was introduced and felicitated by Mehta, Agrawal and Achalkar before delivering a 45-minute address on architecture.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dandane, who acknowledged the dignitaries, members, sponsors and organisers.
