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Sona Devi University (SDU) is established by the Sona Devi Memorial Educational Foundation Trust in the state of Jharkhand. It is a Non-Profit, Non-Proprietary Public Institution, and recognized as one of the best private universities in the region. The Trust serves as the guiding and governing authority behind the university, providing strategic direction, policy oversight, and financial support for SDU’s growth.
The Sona Devi Memorial Educational Foundation Trust is committed to promoting inclusive education and value-based learning while ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education, empowering them to make significant contributions to society. The Trust envisions a future where education is a means to foster academic excellence, research, innovation, and social responsibility.
Mission and Vision
The Sona Devi Memorial Educational Foundation Trust’s mission is to guide Sona Devi University toward becoming a center of excellence in education, focused on nurturing students’ intellectual growth, leadership abilities, and social consciousness.
- Promoting Value-Based Education: The Trust is dedicated to providing value-based education that focuses not only on academic success but also on the holistic development of students from all streams. It fosters ethical values, leadership qualities, and a sense of social responsibility, empowering students to succeed in a dynamic global environment.
- Inclusive Growth of Students: The Trust is committed to the inclusive growth of all students, ensuring that quality education is accessible to students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. It aims to foster equity and diversity in all academic programs, ensuring every student has an opportunity to thrive.
- Academic-Industry Collaboration: The Trust actively encourages collaborations between academia and industry, ensuring that SDU students gain real-world exposure, hands-on experience, and job-ready skills. Through these collaborations, students will have access to internships, research opportunities, and direct exposure to industry trends and technologies.
- Promoting Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): The Trust emphasizes the importance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), integrating traditional Indian knowledge with modern educational practices. It aims to create an academic environment where students can explore and learn about ancient and contemporary Indian wisdom, philosophies, and cultural traditions, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the world.
Core Values and Objectives
- Transparency and Integrity:
The Trust operates with the highest standards of transparencyand integrity in its governance, ensuring ethical practices in decision-making and academic management. - Commitment to Excellence:
The Trust is committed to maintaining academic excellence at SDU, ensuring that students receive world-class education that prepares them for successful careers and responsible citizenship. - Holistic Student Development:
The Trust emphasizes the holistic development of students, focusing on their intellectual, emotional, and social growth, making them well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
The Role of the Sponsoring Body in University Growth
- Strategic Direction and Governance: The Sona Devi Memorial Educational Foundation Trust provides clear strategic direction and governance for SDU, ensuring that the university remains focused on value-based education, inclusive growth, and academic-industry collaborations.
- Support for Infrastructure Development: The Sona Devi Memorial Educational Foundation Trust supports the development of state-of-the-art infrastructure at SDU, ensuring that students have access to modern learning facilities, research centers, and technological advancements that enhance their academic experience.
- Promoting Research and Innovation: The Trust plays an active role in promoting research and innovation at SDU, encouraging students and faculty to engage in projects that contribute to social impact, technological advancements, and the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into modern education.
- Social Responsibility and Community Engagement: The Trust ensures that Sona Devi University remains committed to social responsibility through community outreach programs, sustainable initiatives, and volunteerism, aiming to create a positive impact on the local and global community.
