Endodontist by Profession, Environmentalist by Heart

Dr Shalya Raj is the Chief Executive Officer of the Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut. She has a captivating personality that believes in making today better than yesterday while keeping a watchful eye on tomorrow.

Her high calibre of temperament and enthusiastic proficiency set her well above her contemporaries in the field. She is an eloquent, gracious, well-versed, and enthused young lady. Over the years, she has blossomed into a focused, self-assured individual and is capable of handling delicate situations with discretion and poise. She has indepth knowledge of the intricacies of how the things work and performs with aplomb in all situations combined with great interpersonal skills. She’s one of those rare people who work very hard and diligently, but does so with a smile on her face. It is hard to intimidate her as she handles herself with a polished confidence, attending to everyone in a clear, friendly, unaffected manner.

A CATALYST AT WORK

“Change begins with you” has been her motto. She believes in the dictum and practices the same before preaching. She has been a catalyst for many proactive changes that we are seeing today in and around the University Campus. One of her dreams has been “To Go Green” by pursuing practices that have led to more environmental friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles.

To enlist a few of the major changes she has invoked over the past few years are maximum use of solar energy, solar driven vehicles, encouraging use of bicycles, rain water harvesting, preparation of compost pits etc. One more unique initiative of hers has been “One person adopts two Trees” which has shown voluntary participation from all quarters be it the students, teaching or non teaching faculty.

Another of her involvements is with “Unmukt Bharat” an organization which believes in providing the basic amenities to the needy. As a member of Unmukt Bharat she has been conducting drives like donation of clothes, food, medicine, footwear etc. to the downtrodden, poor and needy irrespective of caste, creed or religion. As a part of the making life easy and comfortable for the working women she also has provided for free crèche facility. She is a firm believer of Right to Education and is directly overseeing the free education for the children of the labour class.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY

Ranked among the top 10% of Universities in India, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University has received numerous National and International Awards and has over 58 MOU’s. The University has excellent infrastructure and environment for research-driven learning.

The motto of the University is “Shiksha, Seva, Sanskaar avem Rashtriyata. The teaching and learning process has now gone beyond the classrooms as the whole world as a global village has shrunk into our mobiles and laptops. The e methods of teaching and learning have taken the world with storm and our University is not left behind. We are aiming for the sky but our roots firmly set on the ground. The University emphasis upon the need of developing cognitive, effective and psychomotor domains while sustaining and enhancing healthy teaching and learning quality.

One of the highlights of our University is honouring our real life heroes who have played a pivotal role in achieving our country’s freedom and while achieving the path to freedom, many sacrificed their lives. To make the present and the future generation aware about many of these forgotten heroes of yesteryears, a small but an important endeavour has been carried out by the University by naming all the colleges, hostels, buildings and roads in the name of one or the other martyr of our dear Motherland. On the birth anniversaries or the martyrdom day of these greats of history, we reaffirm a solemn promise that we will always remember the sacrifice of our real undisputed national heroes.

CSR is an important part of the routine activities. Especially for women and girl child, from fighting for female foeticide, to their health, rights education, scholarships, security and so much more!

Subharti group has successfully opened a Luxury resorts – THE MARS RESORTS & CONVENTION CENTRE in Subhartipuram Meerut with superlative rooms, restaurants and guest facilities. This luxury resort is perfect place for wedding, conferences and other events.

CHANGES LIKELY TO BE MADE IN YOUR INSTITUTION

Expansion and Growth are the key elements for maintaining a highly effective, continuously vibrant, culturally rich environment around us. The university plans to expand in terms of infrastructure facilities for introducing newer streams of education like DM courses in medical field, agriculture sciences, College for Differently Abled, vocational training centre, building a world class stadium etc.

MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH

The uniqueness of Subharti tradition has been one of motivation and one motivated youth is worth a million people who strive just for their own existence. As India is a young country, the youth must realize its power and stand up for the right.

MY LEISURE TIME

I am most relaxed when I am with my children after a long hard day at work. My favourite outdoor activities include swimming and playing badminton. I do not have the time for active gyming, but I do little things, for eg taking the flight of stairs rather than the elevators.

WOMEN AS LEADERSHIP ROLE IN EDUCATION SECTOR?

A woman plays multifaceted roles by virtue of being involved across relationships. It is well known that a single educated woman in a household can spark a knowledge revolution in the family. It naturally helps steer society in the right direction. The first ladder of education, in fact, starts with the schoolteacher. It is considered to be vital for schoolchildren to enhance their personality. And that is primarily the reason women are given such an important leadership role in educational institutions.

INDIAN WOMEN IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS

Women are increasingly reflecting social change and can be found across sectors in this day and age–be it education, science and technology, agriculture, defence forces, law, or even politics. Over the years, the role of women in the urban and rural workforce has expanded exponentially and now women are on an equal footing with men across top jobs in the country–be it the president of India, or the finance minister, or even representing the country in sport. Surely, in the next five years, women will play a formidable role in the development of society and do things where no man has ventured before.

PERFECT WOMEN BALANCING FAMILY OR SOCIAL REFORMER?

Women have the added task of balancing family obligations along with the jobs they do. It is remarkable the way they balance the two and achieve the end result with consistency and clarity. Indeed, such dedication oftentimes is the driver of social transformation. A woman, therefore, is more than capable of delivering the twin objectives and deserves respect of the highest order.

SUCCESS REDIFINED

Nothing can replace the good old hardwork. Success is very simple to me – I set up an objective; I am a multitasker! sketch the roadmap desired to accomplish it. To me, success means the achievement of desired visions and planned goals.

Deh siva bar mohe eh-hey subh karman te kabhu na taro  Na daro arr seo jab jaye laro nischey kar apni jit karo.

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