PU pays tribute to Dr Harvansh Singh Judge, benefactor of Dental College
Panjab University (PU) today paid tribute to its alumnus Dr Harvansh Singh Judge, the founding benefactor of the Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, who passed away in Canada on November 10.
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Nov 12, 2026 06:54
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Chandigarh, November 12, 2026: Panjab University (PU) today paid tribute to its alumnus Dr Harvansh Singh Judge, the founding benefactor of the Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, who passed away in Canada on November 10.
The university administration, along with faculty members, staff and students of the Dental College, remembered Dr Judge for his contribution to the institution and his association with the university. In 2004, he had donated over Rs 2 crore for establishing the Dental College on the PU campus. Besides that, he had also bequeathed his movable and immovable properties and possessions to the university through his will.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Meenakshi Goyal paid tributes to Dr Judge and recalled his contribution to the university. She said, “Dr Harvansh Singh Judge’s generosity and commitment to education have left a lasting legacy at Panjab University. His contribution went beyond financial support and reflected his vision of creating opportunities for quality dental education. The university will always remember him with gratitude and respect.”
PU Registrar Prof. Y P Verma said the university would always remember Dr Judge for his contribution to his alma mater.
Finance and Development Officer (FDO) Dr Vikram Nayyar described him as a rare and pious soul.
Dental College Director-Principal Prof. Deepak Gupta thanked Dr Judge for his contribution and said the institution had played an important role in serving society and the nation.
PU Controller of Examinations (COE) Prof. Jagat Bhushan, other university officers, and faculty members, students and staff of the Dental College also attended the condolence meeting and paid their respects to the departed alumnus.
A two-minute silence was observed in his memory.
