On the fifth and final day of the induction program at the Department of Botany, Vishwavidyalaya, new students were tasked with a reflective writing exercise in the first session. They were asked to write about the individual whose personality had inspired them the most during the five-day program.
In the next session, Dr. Amita Kumari, Assistant Professor from the M.Ed. Department, introduced herself to the students and explained the importance of moral values through philosophical concepts like epistemology, metaphysics, and axiology. She emphasized the need to balance religion and science while encouraging students to embrace positivity in their lives.
Following this, Professor Dr. Mrityunjay Prasad from the M.Ed. Department delivered a speech analyzing human character. He urged students to overcome mental distractions and focus on building a strong character. He highlighted the need to learn positive actions from Lord Rama’s character and understand what not to do from Lord Krishna’s life.
After the lunch break, Murari Singh, a journalist with Dainik Bhaskar and a dedicated environmentalist, shared valuable insights on environmental conservation. Through a PowerPoint presentation, he explained the “Conservation of Snake Fauna in Jharkhand” in a simple manner. He taught students how to differentiate between venomous and non-venomous snakes and discussed first-aid procedures in case of snake bites.
The program concluded with a tree plantation activity in the university’s botanical garden. Additionally, students who excelled in the painting and rangoli competitions held the previous day were awarded prizes. Vikas Kumar secured first place, while Rani and Anupama took second place, and Seema claimed third. The head of the department presented them with their awards.
