Pune, September 29, 2025 – Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is set to launch a dedicated Cartoon Studies Department named after legendary cartoonist Shivram Dattatreya Phadnis (SD Phadnis). The announcement was made by Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs, Ashish Shelar, during his visit to Pune on Sunday.

The decision coincides with the centenary year of SD Phadnis, who turned 100 on July 29. Recognised for his unique, wordless and vibrant drawings, Phadnis is regarded as one of India’s most influential cartoonists.

व्यंगचित्र आणि व्यंगचित्रकारांची समृद्ध परंपरा महाराष्ट्राला तसेच देशाला लाभलेली आहे. या परंपरेत आपला ठसा ठळकपणे उमटवणारे शि. द. फडणीस जी यांचे कार्य विशेष उल्लेखनीय आहे.

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