Raipur (The States. news) ‘FIRST STEP-2021’, an awe-inspiring induction for the session 2021-22 was organized by Kalinga University, Raipur for the students of B. Ed on Monday, 24th January, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The new academic session for the newly admitted students in B. Ed program under the Faculty of Education started with graceful welcome ceremony that was organized on a virtual platform. The students were overwhelmed by the warm welcome they received and soon the students felt a sense of belongingness. The students were then introduced to the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of Kalinga University and its establishment in Chhattisgarh as one of the leading private Universities of Central India through a presentation. After a formal welcome a video presentation was given that acquainted the freshers to the life at Kalinga University; in and outside the classroom.
The gracious ceremony was marked by the presence of Vice-Chancellor of the University- Dr. R. Shridhar, Registrar- Dr. Sandeep Gandhi, Dean Student Welfare- Dr. Asha Ambhaikar, Dean Academic Affairs- Mr. Rahul Mishra, Deans and Head of various Departments and all faculty members. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. K. M. Bhandarkar, National President of the Council for Teacher Education Foundation, Nagpur. As every auspicious beginning seeks the blessings of the lord, this academic session also started with the blessings of the Goddess of Wisdom by Sarasvati Vandana followed by a warm welcome by the masters of the ceremony Mr. Kapil Kelkar and Ms. Shreya Dwivedi. On this note a welcome dance was presented by Ms. Vassavi, a student from B.Sc. program of the University.
Dr. Sandeep Gandhi, Registrar of the university extended a welcome speech on the occasion and briefed the students about the regulatory status and accolades of the university and its vision to achieve new heights. He also mentioned about the accomplishment of the students of the University. He spoke at length on education and ethics in his own motivating style. He advised the incoming batch to take right actions and decisions at the right time. He closed his talk by asking the students to be an integral part of the University by exhibiting their talent in all the academic and extra-curricular platforms of the University. The welcome address of the Registrar was followed by a motivational speech by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr R Shridhar.
Dr. Shridhar introduced the students to the multiple avenues of Higher Education. He mentioned that the university is a platform for equipping the students with talent and wisdom through the hands-on trainings and strong curriculum. He asked the students to focus on acquiring academic and professional skills as it has become an integral part to achieve the ultimate goal of success. The Vice Chancellor’s speech was followed by a virtual Fashion Show, exhibited by the students of Kalinga University.
The fashion show was followed by an enthusiastic and motivating talk by the Chief Guest, Dr. K.M. Bhandarkar. He asked the students to realize their potential. He said that experiences are the most valuable lessons that a person can convey or pass on to others so that they can learn from them and become better. He gave great emphasis upon giving up the fear of failure and understanding how our minds work and how we may more effectively use our minds in a way that it has been designed to be used. Kalinga University is definitely the right platform to get the young minds work in right direction. After the informative and encouraging sessions, the students participated in a Pictionary game that was followed by a presentation by Mr. Kapil Kelkar and Ms. Shreya Dwivedi that introduced the newly admitted students to the Deans and Head of various Departments. The event then moved on to the energetic dance performance by the students of the University, Ritik and Group that was co-ordinated by Mr. Omprakash Dewangan.
Dr. Harsha Patil, Dean- Faculty of Education addressed the students and put forward that the Department of Education has state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities, digitalized library with a plethora of books, ultra-modern classrooms for flipped and blended mode of Teaching-Learning pedagogy. Highly qualified faculty members provide holistic environment for the better understanding of the basic concepts of education and sharpen professional and technical acumen of the students by persistent counselling and mentoring. Education is one of the important professions as it takes the responsibility to nurture young minds and is instrumental in their holistic development. The University complements this and opens a vast array of opportunities and the students can join a lot of activities that awaits their participation in the University. The address of the Dean was followed by a beautiful Rajasthani dance performance by the students of Kalinga University.
Speaking about the future challenges in this competitive world, Mr. Rahul Mishra, Dean Academic Affairs assured each and every student that they are here because they deserve to be, and because they can bring something new and exciting to this diverse learning community. He concluded his talk by offering some simple advice on how to make the best of their academic experience here at Kalinga University. Ms. Anjali Swamy coordinated for the quizzes, reasonings, and riddles, which was followed by an interaction with the University coordinator, Ms. Urshita Baranwal. The sessions were followed by a folk dance of Chhattisgarh by the students of Kalinga University that was coordinated by Mr. Omprakash Dewangan.
At the end of the Induction Program, vote of thanks was extended by Dean Student Welfare, Dr. Asha Ambhaikar that was followed by a group photograph and feedback from the students.The programme was successfully conducted by Mr. Kapil Kelkar and Ms. Shreya Dwivedi. Mr. Omprakash Dewangan and Mr. Toshan Tarak were a constant back support throughout the event. The students reflected a remarkable interest in their curiosities related to Kalinga University and were quite anxious for a new start. They expressed their gratitude and thanks for a fruitful Induction Programme. The magnificent ceremony came to an end with the beats of music opening the golden gate to the future of our newly admitted students.
