KISS-DU observed Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) on 26th November with academic programmes, insightful talks, competitions and pledge ceremonies across Schools and departments, strengthening constitutional awareness among students.
The Department of Political Science, School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy and Eco-Spiritualism, organised the event at Conference Hall-2 with essay and quiz competitions, followed by prize distribution. Prof. Brahmananda Satapathy, Professor Emeritus, delivered a scholarly lecture tracing the evolution of the Constitution, emphasising the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the core values of liberty, equality and justice. Students, scholars and faculty from multiple departments participated.
The School of Tribal Heritage and Tribal Indology observed the day with a collective Preamble reading and oath, led by Dr. Sujata Acharya, Dean. Dr. Rudra Narayana Mohanty addressed the gathering and students reflected on rights, duties and nation-building. Dr. Swapnashri Patnaik proposed the vote of thanks.
The School of Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights, in collaboration with NSS and the Centre for Women’s Studies, organised a formal programme followed by debates. Dr. Pragyan Mohanty, Dean, delivered the welcome address, while Dr. Manoj Behera shared insights on constitutional spirit. Dr. Manoranjan Mohapatra offered the concluding remarks; the session was moderated by Dr. Maitri Padhi.
The Department of English under the School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures marked the 75th Constitution Day with Preamble pledge-taking and reflections, addressed by Dr. Ratnaprava Parija, Dr. Chittaranjan Bhoi, and Dr. Anil Kumar Mishra. Joining in the observation, the Department of Odia under the School had organized a Students’ Seminar on the occasion, wherein, Mr. Dibyajyoti Majhi, delivered a detailed address on the historical evolution and philosophical foundations of the Indian Constitution. He explained that the Constitution is a dynamic and living document crafted to respond to the changing needs of society. The Department of Sanskrit, School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures, celebrated Constitution Day with great enthusiasm. The forenoon session began at 11:00 a.m. with a mass recitation of the Preamble, followed by the National Anthem. In the afternoon session, Mr. Omprakash Das, Lecturer, read the Preamble in Sanskrit and shared his reflections. Dr. Biraj Krushna Mishra, Assistant Professor and HoD, addressed the gathering on the framing of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly, the Drafting Committee, and the significance of the Preamble. Research scholars Biswambhar Majhi, Durgi Marndi, and Gopal Hansdah shared their insights. Dr. Govinda Soren delivered the vote of thanks, emphasising constitutional responsibilities, especially for tribal communities. The event concluded with the National Anthem.
The Department of Santali, School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures, also celebrated the day with great zeal. The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by a collective reading of the Preamble, reinforcing participants’ commitment to constitutional values. A quiz competition was organised to encourage student engagement with rights and duties. Mr. Kadey Soren, Deputy Director (Academics), addressed the gathering, highlighting the Constitution’s significance in nation-building. Dr. Naran Tudu, Head of the Department, along with Dr. Sunaram Soren and Dr. Dhanu Murmu, shared insights on the importance of constitutional awareness in daily life. Student participants were felicitated with prizes for their enthusiastic involvement.
Additionally, NSS STRM, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and School of Tribal Resource Management, also celebrated Constitution Day at with the theme “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman.” The event included Preamble reading and oath in Odia, a debate on the History of the Indian Constitution, and reflections on rights and duties, graced by faculty members. The programme concluded with a signature NSS clap.
