A one-day international conference on the theme “India’s Role in Global Growth: Sustainability in the 21st Century” was organized on 22 November at Sona Devi University. The event was jointly conducted by SDU School of Commerce & Management and SDU School of Computer Science & IT. On this occasion, the chief guest, Prof. Dr. Shukla Mohanty, released the conference souvenir. Dr. Mohanty has served as the Vice-Chancellor of Kolhan University, Chaibasa, and has also been appointed as the Academic Advisor to the Governor of Odisha. In this capacity, she has contributed significantly to the development of education.
Dr. Debasish Pradhan, Professor at XLRI Jamshedpur, attended the international seminar as the distinguished guest. More than 200 research scholars from Jharkhand and various other states presented their research papers in both online and offline modes.
During the conference, Dr. Gulab Singh Azad, Registrar of Sona Devi University, highlighted the various academic activities undertaken by SDU since its establishment and discussed India’s contribution to the field of education. Speaking about SDU’s first international seminar, he mentioned that the university is actively working towards sustainable development through optimal resource utilization, energy conservation, and human resource development, thereby contributing to holistic and balanced growth.
Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director of IIM Tiruchirappalli, shared his thoughts on sustainable development through a video message. He emphasized that sustainability is a critical issue and that researchers must explore new dimensions while considering economic, environmental, and social aspects. Dr. Mrinal Gaurav, Assistant Professor at Yogoda Satsang College, also expressed his views on sustainable development. Through an audio-visual presentation, he highlighted the importance of public participation, economic activities, and resource efficiency in the 21st century.
XLRI Professor Dr. Debasish Pradhan discussed growth and quality development and stressed the need for optimal resource utilization in a rapidly expanding economy. Prabhat Kumar stated that everyone is responsible for sustainable development. He added that the rapid progress of the country signifies sustainable growth and that the states play a vital role in national development. He emphasized that Jharkhand is known for its mining, mineral resources, automobile industry, and tourism, and these sectors must be developed sustainably with long-term vision.
Prof. Ravindra Nath Sharma, Head of the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies Center at Central University of Jharkhand, also shared his insights. Dr. Debasish Pradhan from Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur; Mr. Prabhat Kumar from CII Ranchi; Dr. Kuldeep Bauddh, Associate Professor at Banaras Hindu University; and Dr. Divyanshu Kumar also enriched the research scholars with their valuable perspectives on India’s role in sustainable development.
In the international seminar, Dr. Pranav Kumar from the Institute of Material Science, Stewart University, Germany, and Dr. Arungam G. Seethaparam from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, shared their thoughts online. Dr. Sudhanshu Maurya and Dr. Vikas Kumar presented their PPTs during the session.
The conference was successfully coordinated with the important contributions of Siddhant Kumar, Vinay Prakash Chaudhary, Patrri Mali, Monika Singh, Princi Singh, and Supriya Kumari.
