Maj. Gen. (Retd). S.N. Mukherjee (Vice-Chancellor, Laxmi Bai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior), Professor (Ms.) Kamal Singh (Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amaravati), Professor (Mrs.) S. Chooramani Gopal (Vice-Chancellor, CSM Medical University, Lucknow), Professor L. Chaturvedi (Vice-Chancellor, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur), Professor S.K. Kak (Vice-Chancellor, CCS University, Meerut), Professor Nageswar Rao (Vice-Chancellor, UPRT Open University, Allahabad), Professor Awadh Ram (Vice-Chancellor, M.G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi), Dr. D.S. Rathore (Former Vice-Chancellor, H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya), Professor S.B. Singh (Former Principal, Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer), Professor D.S. Chauhan (Vice-Chancellor, Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun), Professor R.H. Singh (Former Vice-Chancellor, Rajasthan Ayurvedic University, Jodhpur) and Professor S.S. Kushwaha (Former Vice-Chancellor, M.G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi), to name a few.
The Inaugural Session of the "National BHU Alumni Meet 2009" was held on January 29, 2009 in the Swatantrata Bhawan which was filled to its capacity. In keeping with our tradition, the Meet Commenced with Mangalacharan followed by the mellifluous rendition of the Kulgeet by the students of the Faculty of Performing Arts. The Meet was to be inaugurated by Smt. D Purandeswari, Hon’ble Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HE), who is herself an outstanding orator and an accomplished parliamentarian. Inclement weather unfortunately prevented her from being present amongst us in person. The Inaugural Address was read out in her absence by our Rector, Professor B.D. Singh. The delegates could thus benefit from her profound insights into the crucial role of education in safeguarding against the erosion of norms, ethics and values in public and professional life.
Professor D.P. Singh, Chairman, Alumni Cell formally welcomed all the eminent delegates and guests present in the audience. He outlined in brief the activities of the Alumni Cell. He expressed satisfaction that the three year cycle of Meets at the International, Regional and National Level could be organized successfully.
Justice Giridhar Malaviya while sharing reminiscences of Mahamana emphasized that Banaras Hindu University should reach the pinnacles of academic glory. The aim of education at this great institution is not merely to enable students to earn their livelihood but to prepare them to play a meaningful role in nation building. The next leadership in world education should be provided not by Oxford or Cambridge but by Banaras Hindu University.
Our Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Professor Dhirendra Pal Singh in the Presidential Remarks shared his vision for the future progress of BHU with our alumni. This included the establishment of an Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development and the efforts to establish a UNESCO chair on Peace Education. He said that the world is looking towards BHU in this challenging era of liberalization, privatization, globalization and knowledge driven economies to provide a new direction and interpretation of value based education.
Our University is indeed proud of our alumni who have carried a part of Mahamana’s vision with them wherever they have journeyed in life. The University in recognition of their contribution in propogating the ideals of Mahamana had started the tradition of conferring the "Distinguished Alumnus Award" on some of them every year during the annual University level Meets. This year the Distinguished Alumnus Award of the "National BHU Alumni Meet 2009" was conferred on Professor R. Sambasiva Rao (Special Director General, DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare), Dr. Hemlata Swarup (Former Vice-Chancellor, Kanpur University), Professor C. Jyotishi (Vice-Chancellor, Raja Man Singh Tomar Music and Arts University, Gwalior), Dr. S.K. Sharma (Advisor, Ayurveda, Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare), Professor S. Lele (Former Rector, Banaras Hindu University), Professor Rewa Prasad Dwivedi (Professor Emeritus, Banaras Hindu University), Dr. S.K. Maini (Founder of Maini Group-Manufacturers of India’s first electric car, Reva) and Dr. C.K. Katiyar (Vice-President and Head, Ayurvedic Research, Dabur India Ltd.).
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This momentous occasion was also marked by the release of the Souvenir of the "National BHU Alumni Meet 2009". An important initiative towards acquainting our present students with the remarkable personality of Mahamana was the republication of "egkeuk if.Mr enu eksgu ekyoh; dk thou pfjr" by Pt. Sitaram Chaturvedi which was first released in 1936. This magnum opus is in three parts of which this was the first one. It is hoped that the republication of the other two parts which are a compilation of his speeches and writings respectively will be taken up in the near future. |
The National Seminar consisted of Eight technical sessions covering a wide range of sub themes like Health Sciences and Mahamana's Vision; Relevance of Mahamana's Vision: Past, Present and Future; Society and National Security; Malaviya Ji’s Vision: Industry and Agriculture etc. The session on "Recent Initiatives of Banaras Hindu University" was keenly followed by our Alumni who have always taken a special interest in the progress of their Alma Mater. A documentary show on Mahamana's life which was screened by Mahamana Malaviya Mission touched the hearts of all those present. |
The Annual Meets are an important medium of opening a window to the on going research and teaching activities of the University for our alumni. A Faculty Exhibition was organized during the two day Meet with this end in view. This provided the various Institute/Faculties and Affiliated Colleges an opportunity to showcase their achievements. This also set the ball rolling for a meaningful exchange of ideas between the alumni and faculty members. |
The two day "National BHU Alumni Meet 2009" concluded on January 30, 2009 with an emotional Valedictory Session. Professor D.P. Singh, Chairman, Alumni Cell in his remarks emphasized the importance of disseminating the vision of Mahamana for a wider audience. He shared the plans of Alumni Cell to compile and publish a series of works on and by Mahamana. Our Chief Guest was Shri S.K. Tiwari (Former Hon'ble Justice, Calcutta High Court). He gave words to many suggestions by our alumni for the academic progress of BHU, like the introduction of an integrated five year law course in the University. Our Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dhirendra Pal Singh emphasized that it is the sacred duty of each one of us to actually live the ideals of Mahamana. Everything which Mahamana stood for should become an inseparable part of our being. |