Dr. Uma Shankar
Principal
It isn’t where you came from. It’s where you’re going that counts.
—Ella Fitzgerald
Welcome to another exciting academic year at our esteemed institution. As your Principal, I am filled with immense pride and enthusiasm as I witness the remarkable potential each one of you holds. This journey you are on is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about discovering yourself and shaping your future.
Last year as we implemented National Educational Policy, there were many new skill based and value based course to earn credits, which received much appreciation. As you move forward, keep your goals in sight but be flexible with your methods. The path to success is rarely a straight line, and sometimes the detours lead to the most rewarding experiences. Stay focused, stay determined, and believe in yourself . You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream and pursue till end.
The curriculum has been designed to enhance your potentials and aptitude. Today innumerable doors are getting opened to receive your thoughts and ideas. Remember to stay curious and open-minded. College is a melting pot of ideas and perspectives. Engage in discussions, question the status quo, and allow yourself to be inspired by the diversity around you. Your willingness to learn and adapt will be your greatest asset.
College life is a unique and transformative period. It’s a time for exploration, for challenging yourself, and for pushing beyond your comfort zones. You will face obstacles and setbacks, but remember, these are the very moments that define your strength and resilience. Embrace every challenge with a positive mind-set and view it as an opportunity to grow.
Success in college and beyond is not just about hard work; it’s about smart work, persistence, and maintaining a balanced life. Engage in your studies with passion, but also take the time to cultivate friendships, pursue your hobbies, and take care of your health. Balance is key to a fulfilling college experience.
Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Our faculty and staff are here to support you, guide you, and ensure that you have all the resources necessary to thrive. Collaboration and seeking advice are signs of strength, not weakness.
You are the future leaders, innovators, and change makers & transformers of our society. The knowledge, values and skills you gain here will be the foundation of your future achievements. Be proud of your journey, and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
I wish you all a year filled with learning,( at times unlearning too ) growth, and unforgettable experiences. Together, let’s make this academic year a truly remarkable one in every respect making our lives enriching and fulfilling.
Principal.
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Dr. Uma Shankar
Principal
Find meaning in life……
Dear students,
At this critical hour in the history of mankind ever seen, the attack of Corona virus and its widespread pandemic, I wish to communicate to you with few words. During this period of locked down and of course as an all-time endeavor, I urge you all to find meaning in life. The epidemic is getting extensive and the least we can do is obey the orders of the authority and stay at home safely. It is time to be connected with near and dear ones. We are confident as time unfolds, sooner we shall conquer the coronavirus and get back to normalcy.
Dr. Victor Frankl in his book ‘Man’s search for meaning’ writes about suffering of men essentially to learn and unlearn life all together. Everything that happens carries a purpose. At this hour of home arrest, making best of the time and space thrusted on to us shall be a wise move. It is the time to discover hidden talents and pursue the same. If staying at home sounds like suffering, it is imperative we seek meaning in it. I urge all of you to read Frankl’s book in your life time. As a longtime prisoner in brutish concentration camp, he found meaning of life, in his very own suffering.
Life is a long journey and in all aspects of it- work, relationship, hardships, let us learn something. This virus which has taken all of us so suddenly that it is time to learn lessons of wisdom which got lost in our hurried mechanical life, to respect nature. Our dealing with her has to be more gentle, respectful and loaded with reverence. Blaise Pascal, a French philosopher, scientist& writer said “all man’s miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone”.
Given so much of time in our hands, unasked and unexpected, let us use it intelligently. Spend quality time with loved ones, upgrade your knowledge, learn a new skill, explore new opportunities via internet, understand the nuances of the digital world, enrich yourselves with whatever means available, offer help when required in the society—all this shall bring meaning to your lives. We salute the enormous tasks of doctors, medical team, social workers, military force, self-help groups and many others who are extending colossal support to us.
As and when we are in position to take decisions with respect to examinations, and admissions to next year, I shall inform you. Let’s pray together for the welfare of the world. “loka samastha sukhino bhavanthu’.
Stay safe, stay calm, and stay cheerful!
Principal.
12th April, 2020
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