NU launches community outreach initiative to connect with neighbouring village schools

Rajgir : Nalanda University (NU) has launched a new community outreach initiative — Sahbhagita Samvad — a participatory dialogue aimed at building deeper connections with the surrounding academic ecosystem.

The first edition of this dialogue witnessed the presence of over 20 principals, headmasters, headmistresses, and teachers from some of the most prominent govt and private schools in the region. Participants included representatives from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Saraswati Vidya Mandir (Rajgir), RDH High School, Primary School (Pilkhi), Chakrapani Residential School, among others. Faculty members of Nalanda University, along with eminent author and scholar Venkataraman Rao, participated in the discussions as a special invitee.

The event began with a warm reception followed by the welcome address by Chaturvedi and a brief introduction to the dialogue by the media and communications team of the university. The participants engaged in candid and insightful discussions around multiple themes such as student upskilling, career counselling, practical learning like through solar and water management systems at Nalanda University, waste management, and the growing need for mentorship in schools.

In his address, Chaturvedi said, "This Sahbhagita Samvad reflects the spirit of ancient Nalanda University. It's about our commitment to community engagement and shared learning. Just as ancient Nalanda thrived through vibrant exchanges with surrounding villages, through this initiative, we seek to rekindle that our mutual cooperation. By connecting with you all, we are trying to uphold our historical legacy again and create pathways for inclusive and transformative education rooted in local Indian contexts."

He also announced that regular campus visits would be facilitated for local institutions, guests, visitors and that specialized workshops for school students will be introduced soon. The event concluded with felicitations by the VC and a formal vote of thanks delivered by the registrar of the university.

Rajgir: Nalanda University (NU) under the leadership of its vice chancellor, Sachin Chaturvedi, has launched a new community outreach initiative — Sahbhagita Samvad — a participatory dialogue aimed at building deeper connections with the surrounding academic ecosystem.

The first edition of this dialogue witnessed the presence of over 20 principals, headmasters, headmistresses, and teachers from some of the most prominent govt and private schools in the region. Participants included representatives from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Saraswati Vidya Mandir (Rajgir), RDH High School, Primary School (Pilkhi), Chakrapani Residential School, among others. Faculty members of Nalanda University, along with eminent author and scholar Venkataraman Rao, participated in the discussions as a special invitee.

The event began with a warm reception followed by the welcome address by Chaturvedi and a brief introduction to the dialogue by the media and communications team of the university. The participants engaged in candid and insightful discussions around multiple themes such as student upskilling, career counselling, practical learning like through solar and water management systems at Nalanda University, waste management, and the growing need for mentorship in schools.

In his address, Chaturvedi said, "This Sahbhagita Samvad reflects the spirit of ancient Nalanda University. It's about our commitment to community engagement and shared learning. Just as ancient Nalanda thrived through vibrant exchanges with surrounding villages, through this initiative, we seek to rekindle that our mutual cooperation. By connecting with you all, we are trying to uphold our historical legacy again and create pathways for inclusive and transformative education rooted in local Indian contexts."

He also announced that regular campus visits would be facilitated for local institutions, guests, visitors and that specialized workshops for school students will be introduced soon. The event concluded with felicitations by the VC and a formal vote of thanks delivered by the registrar of the university.