Introduction

At ITM University Gwalior, Sahasradhara represents the belief that knowledge grows when diverse ideas meet. Just as countless streams converge to form a powerful river, the series brings together scholars from different disciplines to share insights, explore connections, and generate new perspectives.

Through dialogue, reflection, and intellectual exchange, Sahasradhara encourages faculty and students to move beyond disciplinary boundaries and discover new directions for research, innovation, and societal impact.

Every session becomes a space where ideas intersect, collaborations emerge, and new streams of knowledge begin to flow.

Objectives of Sahasradhara

  • Promote academic exchange across disciplines
  • Provide a platform for presenting research ideas and emerging insights
  • Encourage collaboration across departments and research centres
  • Expose students to diverse academic perspectives
  • Strengthen the culture of knowledge sharing within the university
Sahasradhara Lecture

Schedule: Every fourth Friday of the month

Faculty & students explore emerging ideas, research perspectives, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Inaugural Session – January 2026

Date: 23 January 2026
Venue: Ustad Allahuddin Khan (Baba Maihar) Auditorium

The inaugural Sahasradhara session was organized on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, symbolizing knowledge, creativity, and wisdom.

Theme: Dream • Discover • Deliver – A Journey of Wisdom and Transformation at ITM University

The event was graced by Dr. Rajendra Bandil, Chairman, Madhya Bharat Shiksha Samiti, Gwalior, as the keynote speaker.

The programme brought together faculty members, academic leaders, and students for an engaging exchange of ideas on the evolving role of universities in fostering innovation and societal development.

Event Gallery – Highlights from the Inaugural Session

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The inaugural session created a vibrant academic environment where faculty members and students engaged in thoughtful discussion, marking a meaningful beginning for the Sahasradhara lecture series.

Distinguished Speakers and Academic Leaders

Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Upadhyay

Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor, ITM University Gwalior, emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue in higher education and highlighted the role of platforms like Sahasradhara in encouraging collaborative academic thinking.

Dr. Sanjay Joethe, Head - School of Education

Dr. Sanjay Joethe shared insights on strengthening research culture within universities and emphasized the importance of faculty-driven initiatives that encourage knowledge exchange and academic collaboration.

Dr. Manish Jaisal, Head -School of Jouranlism

Dr. Manish Jaisal highlighted the importance of connecting academic research with societal needs and encouraged faculty members to explore interdisciplinary research opportunities through platforms such as Sahasradhara.

Structure of Sahasradhara Sessions

  • Welcome and Introduction – 5 minutes
  • Theme Context Setting – 5 minutes
  • Faculty Presentations – Four speakers (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion each)
  • Open Discussion – 10 minutes
  • Closing Remarks – 5 minutes

Annual Umbrella Theme

Knowledge for Transformation: Connecting Research with Society

This theme encourages faculty members to link their research with broader societal challenges and opportunities related to innovation, sustainability, health, technology, and human development.

Interdisciplinary Theme Framework

Sahasradhara encourages faculty members to present research ideas in ways that connect with scholars from diverse fields. Dialogue across domains such as engineering, management, health sciences, agriculture, artificial intelligence, and social sciences often reveals new perspectives and unexplored research possibilities.

These discussions frequently lead to the identification of new research questions and collaborative academic initiatives that extend beyond individual disciplines.

  • Identification of emerging interdisciplinary research questions
  • Discovery of collaborative research opportunities
  • Development of innovative perspectives on complex problems
  • Creation of new research themes bridging multiple disciplines

Expected Outcomes

  • Strengthened interdisciplinary research collaboration
  • Greater visibility of faculty research
  • Enhanced academic dialogue across schools
  • Exposure of students to diverse academic perspectives
  • Creation of a knowledge archive of Sahasradhara sessions

Sahasradhara reflects ITM University’s commitment to fostering a vibrant academic culture where dialogue generates ideas and ideas evolve into new streams of research.

Every Sahasradhara session is not merely a conversation about research — it is the beginning of a new stream of knowledge.

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