On behalf of our College, I extend a hearty welcome to you on this beautiful sprawling heritage campus of this institution.

The cosmopolitan city of Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands on the west coast of India, namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga-Sion. These islands were later joined by reclamations and formed part of the kingdom of Ashoka, the famous Emperor of India. Mumbai is now becoming the Commercial Capital of the Nation and one of the most populous cities in the world.

Young friends, I am confident that the ambience of this College will fulfill your long appreciated dream of acquiring Excellence in the field of Teaching and Teacher Education. You have immense potential, which can be tapped not only to provide academic qualifications but also to shape your personality.

The College is committed to high ideals in Teaching, Learning, Innovative Activities, and Research. I urge you to build a powerful generation of talented youth able to face national-level challenges of teacher education in a technologically changing era.

We place the student community at the centre and strive to instill confidence so students can face challenges of the contemporary globalized world. Our vision projects this College as a unique Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education that meets the social, cultural, and educational needs of the region and nation.

I am sure this will ultimately lead to the creation of a Knowledge Society geared to meet the demands of the twenty-first century. I hope your association with Secondary Training College, Mumbai will lead you to a brilliant successful career and fulfill your long-cherished dream of translating knowledge into action.

I wish you all the victory.