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Centre for Holistic Development (CHD) Report 2016-2017
SLC is very sensitive towards societal changes and thus, under the leadership of its Principal,
Dr. Rabi Narayan Kar, the College has established a Centre for Holistic Development (CHD)
for ensuring a balanced development of our students. The Principal felt a strong need to
establish this Centre because in today's scenario, where one is witness to a widespread
degeneration of human values (principles, standards, convictions, and beliefs), it is our moral
duty to groom these young scholars, enriching them with empathy and moral consciousness so
that they become the torch bearers of the "Human Values" movement. This Centre focuses on
developing and imparting holistic education to our students to make them ethically strong. This
would make them responsible citizens.
The important events organized and initiatives taken by this Centre evidently helps in opening up
of the minds of the students to newer ways of thinking. Going a step ahead, through CHD, the
College has entered into collaboration with Academy of Value Management, a unit of Integrating
Spirituality and Organisational Leadership Foundation (ISOL). This knowledge sharing
collaboration organises monthly lectures delivered by eminent speakers from diverse fields of
life on topics which help people in getting connected to our ancient culture and heritage. These
interactive sessions with the students help in fulfilling the need to imbibe moral and social values
that will make them the model citizens of the country.
The Centre has organised the following Eight powerful lectures since its
inception in June 2016:
5th June 2016: Doctrine of Yoga by Mr. Krishna Kumar MB
Brief CV of the Key Speaker:Mr. Krishna Kumar MB, consultant on Corporate Planning,
Policy Formulations & Logistics, Governing Board Committee (ISOL Foundation), as the key
speaker. Mr. Krishna Kumar MB is a dynamic professional with rich experience in Broadcast
Industry and Corporate Communications, Journalism, Crisis Management, Editorial Operations,
Strategic Planning and Management.
Summary of the Lecture:YoGa is the most advanced science for the development and
advancement of the human faculties with psycho-physical characteristics in synchronisation
with the cosmic systems. Doctrine of Yoga or YoGa Anusaasanam popularly known as Yoga
Sootra (sutra) is an extensive application of the Principles of ‘Jyotishmati’ of Skanda together
with its branches of Astronomy, human structure and functions in reciprocation to nature.
Posture and regulation of breathe skeleto- muscular and organ systems are only a part of the
YoGa Sootra. The extensive application of the YoGa Sootra underlies in the positioning in
consonance with Astrophysical principles and delinking the impact of chronological progression
of time, to create a self defined, self determining Faculties and Physique with absolute control of
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involuntary and voluntary functions. Thus System of YoGa is fundamental to futuristic course
of learning and skill development to create absolute mastery over the subject streams pursued.
21st June 2016: Seminar on “Yoga and Sustainable Goals” by Prof. Emma
Juaneda Ayensa,Sh. S. N. Sahu , Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta and Dr. Rabi
Narayan Kar
Brief CV of the Speakers: Prof. Emma Juaneda Ayensa teaches in the Department of
Economics and Business University of LaRioja, Spain. Additionally, she
has professional experience in sectors of social services and private higher education (as a
quality expert). She is focused on the research and promotion of human rights approach and
sustainable development in higher education programs. Sh. S. N. Sahu is Joint Secretary, Rajya
Sabha Secretariat, Government of India. Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Chief Mentor, Academy
of Value Based Management, has been working towards spirituality since last two decades. Dr.
Rabi Narayan Kar is Principal of the College.
Summary of the Lecture: The College organised a Yoga Camp from 16th to 21st June, 2016 as
part of International Yoga Day Celebrations, 21st June, 2016. As the College Principal firmly
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believes that in addition to Yoga Asanas and breathing exercises, it is essential to understand its
foundational principles. A Seminar was, thus, organised in collaboration with Academy of
Value Based Management (A Unit of ISOL Foundation) on 21st June 2016. Prof. Emma
Juaneda Ayensa shared her thoughts about the critical role played by educational institutions in
achieving sustainable development goals. She stressed on the importance of “Tolerance” for our
younger generations. Sh. S. N. Sahu helped in understanding the Tenets of Yoga. Additionally,
Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta shared her thoughts about Yoga and Spirituality drawing from her
experience of about two decades in this area. The College Principal, Dr. Rabi Narayan Kar,
shared his reflections, about the importance of YOGA.
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8th July 2016: Universal Business Excellence Model by Dr. Balvir Talwar
Brief CV of the Key Speaker: Dr. Balvir Talwar is General Manager, Bharat Heavy
Electricals Limted. Dr. Talwar is working in BHEL since 1983 and has experience in diversified
fields like Strategic Planning, Business Excellence, CSR, Quality, Productivity and Industrial
Engineering etc.
Summary of the Lecture:Vedic philosophy derives infinite creativity, actions and power from
the universal laws of Nature. Rig-Veda explains that physical as well as moral laws govern the
entire universe. Universal Business Excellence Model (UBEM) is an attempt to integrate
philosophy of the East with excellent practices of the West. Universal Business Excellence
Model (UBEM) has been evolved by integrating contemporary business excellence models with
universal laws to facilitate multi-dimensional business growth. UBEM stresses that profit is not
the ultimate objective of the business, but a means to achieve the sustainable success. It
identifies the “Values & Process Flow” and measurement of “Multiple Bottom-lines” as key to
the success for any organisation.
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6th August 2016: The Flow, The Zone and Yog Darshan by Mr. Rakesh Kumar
Brief CV of the Key Speaker:GM and Chief Vigilance Officer, OICL
Summary of the Lecture: The lecture aimed at exploring "YOG DARSHAN" or Patanjali Yog
Sutra, with respect to working in the zone or flow as envisaged by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi.
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi defined, flow as completely focused motivation, according to him it
leads to ultimate, experience by harnessing the emotions. Flow is so named because during
Csíkszentmihályi's 1975 interviews several people described their "flow" experiences using the
metaphor of a water current carrying them along.Some of the challenges to staying in flow
include states of apathy, boredom, and anxiety. Being in a state of apathy is characterized when
challenges are low and one's skill level is low producing a general lack of interest in the task at
hand. Boredom is a slightly different state in that it occurs when challenges are low, but one's
skill level exceeds those challenges causing one to seek higher challenges. Lastly, a state of
anxiety occurs when challenges are so high that they exceed one's perceived skill level causing
one great distress and uneasiness. These states in general differ from being in a state of flow, in
that flow occurs when challenges match one's skill level. Consequently, Csíkszentmihályi has
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said, "If challenges are too low, one gets back to flow by increasing them. If challenges are too
great, one can return to the flow state by learning new skills." Yog Darshan provides simple yet
effective method for improving learning and performance. The only handicap it has is its
practice based technique which needs teacher who have mastered the art themselves and they
teach by example.
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21st October 2016: THE POWER WITHIN: A Transformational Journey by
Mr. Krishna Kumar MB
Brief CV of the Key Speaker:Mr. Krishna Kumar MB, consultant on Corporate Planning,
Policy Formulations & Logistics, Governing Board Committee (ISOL Foundation), as the key
speaker. Mr. Krishna Kumar MB is a dynamic professional with rich experience in Broadcast
Industry and Corporate Communications, Journalism, Crisis Management, Editorial Operations,
Strategic Planning and Management.
Summary of the Lecture:
He elucidated the Astronomical derivations of Gayatri and its applications to derive the
information content of the Vedas. According to him, the inner power of a person and the fact
that it can be used to strengthen the soul of a person and spread the positivity around. This
power influences the thought process and if used in a positive way, it can enlighten the life of a
person and also the lives of people around him/ her. Further, he explained the power of
Introspection.He spoke about the role played by positive thinking in transforming oneself into a
better person and in turn, making the surroundings blissful. He stressed upon the fact that being
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MHRD’s Digital Economy Project
Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA)
The Principal fully understands the crucial role to be played by an educational institute in
MHRD's Digital Economy Project Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA). We are actively
engaged in this project on various fronts with the invaluable support of our students as we firmly
believe they are the real change agents.We have been religiously following the deadlines given
by MHRD, starting from Training of the Teachers, Registration of Student Volunteers, Training
of Volunteers, Making the Campus Cash Free, Adoption of Shahdara Mandi, Regular follow up
visits to the Shahdara Mandi to Feedback Sessions taken by the Principal of the College along
with three Faculty trainers.We have been able to convert 1000 households and about 200 vendors
to adopt digital modes of payment. Though, it was a herculean task, our perseverance has been
rewarded. CHD Volunteers are additionally working on converting households into less cash
households.
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12th January 2017 : Reflections on Swami Vivekananda by Sh. S. N. Sahu
Brief CV of the Key Speaker: Sh. S. N. Sahu is Joint Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat,
Government of India. He is a great scholar and well read about Swami Vivekananda and
Mahatma Gandhi.
Summary of the Lecture: The speaker enlightened the august gathering by explaining
Swamiji's teachings in the simplest way possible. He spoke about Swami Vivekananda's speech,
which took place at World Parliament of Religion, on 15th September, 1893. He told the students
that Swami Vivekananda addressed the gathering by saying ' Dear Sisters and Brothers of
America' and used 'Yes We Can And Yes Will Do!' as a slogan (Nara). He also focused on
Swami Vivekananda's quote: Arise! Awake! And don't stop until the goal is reached.
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18th January 2017: Army Day Celebrations
Brief CV of the Key Speaker: Shri Shri Niwas is National Joint Organising Secretary (Delhi).
Summary of the Lecture: He reinforced the equality of girls in Indian society. He talked about
the importance of armed forces in India and made the students realise that all of us are living
such a comfortable life because of the hard lives lived by out Army. He mentioned about
Havlidar Hangpan Dada who has been posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra on 26th January,
2017. He very beautifully told the students with examples to understand the importance of
Indian culture.
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20th January 2017 : Ethics and Values : A Reinforcement by Prof. K.
Ramakrishnan
Brief CV of the Key Speaker: Prof. K. Ramakrishnan earned a doctorate in management from
IIM Calcutta. He has about two-and-a-half decades of professional experience across industry
and academics. His areas of study and research are ethics, values and spirituality based on the
Indian scriptures.
Summary of the Lecture:
He was invited to address the students and make them realise that only reading and hearing is
not important, one should develop oneself as a human being and imbibe ethics through character
building, which he did in the simplest way possible. He started the session by asking some
questions which created ethical dilemma in the minds of students.
He focused on:
True meaning of ethics, values and knowledge.
The power of introspection & self awareness.
'The difficulty of being good', written by Gurucharan Das.
Sayings of Greek Socrates and Aristotle regarding ethics and virtues.
Difference between a religious and a spiritual person.
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The Karma theory.
He told the students that people always throw rocks at things that shine but one should never
stop shining and being the good person that he/she actually is. If ego becomes zero, the spiritual
character turns out to be infinite. He also suggested the students to write one Shloka of Bhagwat
Geeta everyday.