Aadharshila 2026 (Foundation Day) at School of Management Sciences, Varanasi
The 32nd Foundation Day celebration of the School of Management Sciences (SMS), Varanasi, titled ‘Aadharshila-2026’, was organised with great enthusiasm and fervour, featuring a variety of cultural and creative performances. The two-day celebration commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.
The inaugural session was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Suresh Rana, State Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Cabinet Minister in the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Shri Suresh Rana said that India has the largest youth population in the world, while Uttar Pradesh is the state with the highest number of young people in the country. He emphasised that the youth are the nation's greatest asset and the foundation of its progress.
Interacting with the students, he remarked that there was a time when Western countries underestimated India's intellectual capabilities and scholarly excellence. However, today, competing with Indian talent and intellect is not easy for any country. India is making continuous progress in the strategic and economic sectors and is poised to secure a leading position among the world's strongest economies in the coming years.
Expressing confidence in the younger generation, he said that through their talent, hard work and innovative thinking, India would soon move towards becoming the world's largest economy.
Shri Rana also appreciated SMS Varanasi for its academic excellence, research activities and contributions to society. He stated that the institution had established a distinct identity through education, research and various creative initiatives. He further remarked that SMS Varanasi is an excellent example of how Indian traditions and modernity can be harmoniously integrated.
Welcoming the dignitaries on the occasion, the Director of the institution, Prof. P.N. Jha, highlighted the glorious 32-year journey of SMS Varanasi. He said that the institution's success was the result of collective efforts, the commitment of faculty members, the enthusiasm of students and the guidance of visionary personalities associated with its establishment.
He added that over the past three decades, SMS Varanasi had continuously achieved new milestones in the field of education. With the completion of 32 years, the institution is further strengthening its commitment to promoting quality and holistic education, nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among students, and preparing them to meet future challenges.
22 Employees Honoured for Long-Standing Service
One of the major highlights of the celebration was the felicitation ceremony organised for the institution's academic, non-academic and management staff.
On this occasion, employees who had rendered continuous service to the institution for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years were honoured in recognition of their dedication and valuable contributions.
The prominent employees honoured included:
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Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh — Deputy Registrar — 30 Years
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Dr. Sandeep Singh — Professor — 25 Years
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Shri Ram Gopal Gupta — Professor — 20 Years
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Dr. Rohit Mehta — Associate Professor — 15 Years
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Dr. Veer Pratap — Associate Professor — 10 Years
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Dr. Anju Singh — Assistant Professor — 10 Years
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Shri Irfan Ahmad Khan — Assistant Professor — 10 Years
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Shri Pramod Kumar Singh — Finance Officer — 30 Years
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Shri Shankar Lal Saket — Security In-charge — 30 Years
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Shri Pappu Singh — Junior Assistant — 30 Years
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Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey — Office Assistant — 30 Years
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Shri Sunil Kumar Singh — Assistant Registrar — 25 Years
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Shri Baikunth Nath Singh — Security Officer — 25 Years
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Shri Santosh Kumar Mishra — Security Officer — 20 Years
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Shri Pankaj Srivastava — Deputy General Manager (Marketing and Branding) — 15 Years
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Shri Manish Chaturvedi — Assistant Librarian — 15 Years
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Shri Paras Nath — Electrician — 15 Years
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Shri Suresh Kumar Maurya — Driver — 15 Years
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Shri Akhilesh Kumar — Class IV Employee — 10 Years
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Shri Ram Awadh Bhardwaj — Class IV Employee — 10 Years
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Shri Rakesh Kumar Yadav — Class IV Employee — 10 Years
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Shri Arvind Kumar Patel — Class IV Employee — 10 Years
Students from More Than 20 Institutions Showcase Their Talent in Various Competitions
As part of the two-day ‘Aadharshila-2026’ celebration, various inter-college competitions were organised to provide a platform for students to showcase their creativity, intellectual abilities, artistic interests and competitive skills.
The major competitions included solo singing, solo dancing, business plan, business quiz, coding competition, antakshari, rangoli, advertisement making and poster making.
A special attraction of the celebration was the presentation of skits by students based on social and cultural themes. Performances revolving around themes such as The Power of Maa Kali and Draupadi of Kalyug deeply moved the audience and received an enthusiastic response.
The evening programmes also featured an impressive ramp show, which attracted considerable attention. Students showcased their talent on stage through a unique blend of traditional Indian attire and contemporary fashion.
Another major highlight of the two-day celebration was a musical performance by ‘The Musical Tantra’, the musical band of Shri Shanu Mishra, an alumnus of the institution and a renowned singer associated with the Banaras Gharana.
With his melodious voice and outstanding musical performance, Shanu Mishra captivated the students and everyone present at the event.
The programme was conducted by Prof. Pallavi Pathak, Convener of Aadharshila-2026.
On this occasion, Dr. M.P. Singh, Executive Secretary of the institution; Prof. P.N. Jha, Director; Shri Sanjay Gupta, Registrar; Prof. Sandeep Singh; along with all faculty members, officers, employees and a large number of students, were present.
