HSNC University Mumbai organised its first ever lecture series-Harbingers of Change – Stories of Transformation with Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker. The event was held at Rama and SundriWatumull Auditorium, KC College Mumbai today.
Dr. NiranjanHiranandani, Provost HSNC University Mumbai, Mr. Anil Harish, President H(S)NC Board and Dr. HemlataBagla, Vice Chancellor HSNC University Mumbai and Principal, KC College were also present on the stage.
It was a event which was motivating and bringing a realization to students about how they can be the harbingers of positive change in society; and however little but your efforts and kindness towards needy is a brick in the wall towards community development.
MrSatyarthi spoke simply and it was heartfelt. It touched a chord with everyone sitting in the audience. From his use of simple language, to casual conversational approach everyone was glued to the end. He dwelled humbly on his work towards children and how his belief could make it a global movement. He spoke about the 3D philosophy to students where he encouraged them to Dream right, Discover the resources inside and out and finally take the plunge and do it.
‘Dream, Discover and Do’ is the mantra that everyone should follow to become a driver of transformation in the society, said Shri. Kailash Satyarthi. He also emphasized how compassion, love and global brotherhood are the values which will make world a better place for all. He delinated on how child labor is a grave problem in the world. Every child needs to be protected, every childhood needs to be protected.
While speaking on women safety and equality in India, he said that We need to protect and respect women, it should start from each household. Only worshipping Lakshmi, Saraswti and Durgais not enough. He motivated the students with his affirmations and said, “I’m here to ignite fire within you. The fire that will motivate you to act for yourself, your nation and the entire humanity.”
Prof HemlataBagla, Vice Chancellor HSNC University Mumbai and Principal KC college welcomed the chief guest and other eminent guests. She expressed her gratitude toward Mr. Satyarthi for gracing the occasion and said that the HSNC University Mumbai is privileged to have a great personality like him to address in the lecture series. She emphasised the university’s commitment to providing quality and inclusive education. She extended the university’s interest in collaborating with the Satyarthi Global Policy Institute for Children and take forward the crusade for child rights.
Dr. Hiranandani in his speech assured that HSNC University Mumbai is with Mr. Satyarthi in every mission of his, in every possible way. He highlighted that HSNC University Mumbai would like to join hands with Mr. Satyarthi in all kinds of research activities, activities for the mental health of children and victims of abuse. He said, every person sitting in the auditorium will take the values and vision of Mr. Satyarthi and contribute in some way to the noble cause taken up by him.
Mr. Anil Harish introduced the gathering to the humongous body of work of Mr. Satyarthi. He spoke about how the BachpanBachaoAandolan shaped up from Mr. Satyarthi’s vision. He said, “Mr. Satyarthi, single handedly, has brought in a change in the society. His vision and passion, clubbed with the most significant value of compassion has led the fight for protection of children rights.”
MrYunus Khan, Udghoshak, VividhBharti delivered the vote of thanks.The event was graced by the trustees an members of the H(S)NC Board, Principals of constituent colleges, deans of faculties and several eminent academicians, researchers and scientists.