On this occasion, the Chancellor of Sona Devi University, Shri Prabhakar Singh, said that to move ahead in life, one must be serious about education. Remembering the late Education Minister Ramdas Soren, he said that Ramdas Soren supported him at every step and his dream of educating students of this region will surely be fulfilled.
Shri Singh also informed that apart from the government’s E-Kalyan Scheme, Sona Devi University is running its own SDUSAT Scholarship Scheme. Under this scheme, students can complete their entire education by paying the fee of only one semester. He emphasized that no needy student’s education will now be discontinued due to financial constraints.
The Chief Guest of Shankhnaad 2.0, Honorable Ghatshila MLA Shri Somes Chandra Soren, said that his father and former minister, late Ramdas Soren, wanted to make this region an educational hub. He mentioned that a degree college was established in Musabani by his father. He also said that his father had a deep love for languages and that Raghunath Murmu University would be established for linguistic education. Shri Somes Chandra Soren expressed his commitment to making efforts to bring a medical college to Ghatsila. He also highlighted the government’s E-Kalyan Scheme for backward students and assured that no student’s education should stop due to financial hardship.
Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor of Sona Devi University, Prof. Dr. Braj Mohan Pat Pingua, stated that the university was established for the educational and economic development of the people of this region. He expressed confidence that Sona Devi University would continue to progress steadily.
On this occasion, Assistant Registrar Mrs. Archana Singh presented the university’s annual report. She stated that the university’s goal is not only to provide quality education but also to focus on character building. She informed about various academic activities and MoUs signed with different institutions, where students will be sent for internships and training. She also shared future plans, stating that Law and Nursing courses will be started at the university soon.
Ms. Pooja Tiwari, Head of SDU School of Electrical Engineering, presented a poem titled “Thoda Muskura Lo” based on the realities of life.
The grand inauguration of Shankhnaad 2.0 took place on 23 December 2025 at the university campus in Ghatsila, beginning with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Assistant Professor Kumari Nikita from the Sanskrit Department, along with students, recited a Stuti Path. Ms. Sangeeta Chaudhuri, Head of the Music Department, presented the university anthem. Dr. Kanchan Sinha, Assistant Professor of History, shared insights into the history of Ghatshila.
The guests were welcomed with captivating dance performances, including a solo dance by student Monali Mohanta.
Chief Guest Shri Somes Chandra Soren congratulated the students and awarded prizes to the winners of various competitions held during the festival.
