Sona Devi University urges students to innovate for nation-building
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Jamshedpur, October 13: Sona Devi University in Ghatshila hosted a programme on the at its Swami Vivekananda Auditorium,…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, October 13: Sona Devi University in Ghatshila hosted a programme on the at its Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, encouraging students to harness innovation, creativity and social responsibility to contribute to the vision of a developed India.
Organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the programme highlighted the importance of identifying real-world challenges and developing practical, sustainable solutions to improve people’s lives. Speakers urged students to use their knowledge, technical skills and creative thinking to advance community service and nation-building.
The event was attended by Lakhan Marandi, independent director of MRPL-ONGC, and Dineshanand Goswami, former national president of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and former Jharkhand BJP president, who is also a professor at KMPM College. Assistant Registrar Archana Singh conducted the proceedings and introduced the objectives of the initiative.
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Students Encouraged to Develop Practical Solutions
Marandi said the campaign, launched on September 17 to coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, seeks to promote the spirit of service through innovation.
He urged students to participate actively in the challenge and develop solutions in agriculture, water and sanitation, health and wellness, education, technology and innovation, and environmental sustainability.
Emphasising the intellectual and technological potential of young people, Marandi said their abilities could bring meaningful social change when directed towards addressing community needs. He encouraged participants to move beyond theoretical ideas and develop projects that could make everyday life easier, safer and better.
Goswami Highlights Youth’s Role in India’s Progress
Goswami highlighted the historic contribution of young people to India’s freedom struggle and their continuing role in shaping a modern, self-reliant nation.
Referring to India’s scientific and technological achievements, including the Chandrayaan missions, he encouraged students to pursue research, scientific inquiry and innovation. He also recalled India’s rich intellectual heritage, citing the contributions of Aryabhata and ancient centres of learning such as Nalanda and Taxila.
He stressed that quality education, skill development, gender equality, rural economic growth, improved healthcare and transparent governance were essential to achieving inclusive development.
University Leadership Stresses Social Responsibility
Vice-Chancellor Professor Braj Mohan Pat Pingua encouraged students to connect academic learning with research, problem-solving and social service. He said innovative ideas aligned with contemporary social needs could create lasting positive change.
Chancellor Prabhakar Singh said young people had a significant responsibility in realising the vision of a developed India. He emphasised that education should extend beyond personal achievement to contribute to society’s intellectual, economic and social progress.
Singh called upon students to strengthen rural communities, uphold social values and ensure that development reaches the last person.
The programme concluded with a call to identify problems, develop practical solutions and place innovation at the service of society.
Faculty members, department heads, university staff and students attended the event.
