Overview

Bharatiya Sanskriti Vaishvik Kendra proudly presents the inaugural lecture of lecture series ‘Igniting the Fire Within: Success Mantras from the Masters’ by Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Mishra Ji served as Chief Secretary to Government of Uttar Pradesh from 30 December 2021 till 30 June 2024. As the former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, the speaker is known to have an extensive experience in policymaking and urban governance, combined with a deep appreciation for India's cultural ethos. Through this interaction, students and faculties will be greatly benefitted from speaker’s vast knowledge and experience.

 

Chief Patrons

Shri. P.K. Gupta, 

Hon’ble Chancellor, Sharda University

 

Shri Y.K. Gupta

 Hon’ble Pro-Chancellor, Sharda University

 

Patrons

Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara 

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Sharda University

 

Dr. Parma Nand

 Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Sharda University

 

Objectives of Event

Bridging the gap between Students and Masters:

The lecture will serve as both compass and catalyst for students standing at life’s most consequential crossroads. We’ll confront the silent epidemic of our times – bright young minds paralyzed by too much information translating to too many choices yet starved for real direction, connected to the entire world yet feeling profoundly alone in their struggles. Together, we’ll dissect the modern paradox where unprecedented opportunity coexists with crushing uncertainty, where LinkedIn highlights fuel impossible comparisons, and where the relentless pace of change turns what should be exciting into something exhausting.

Collective formulation of frameworks and strategies:

 

The direct interaction with the master will arm students with battle-tested frameworks to convert their anxiety into agency – practical tools to navigate career jungles where traditional maps no longer apply, mental models to transform societal pressures from weights to wings, and cognitive strategies to thrive in workplaces that will reinvent themselves three times before lunch. We’ll go beyond generic “follow your passion” advice to teach the real calculus of decision-making when every path seems equally plausible yet dubious.

 

Reconstructing definitions and reinventing self:

At its heart, this will be a masterclass in constructing meaning of the word success. It will be an exploration of how ancient wisdom about purpose intersects with cutting-edge neuroscience about motivation, how the timeless virtues of perseverance and ethical leadership actually become competitive advantages in our volatile world, and why the most successful careers are those that solve real human problems rather than chase hollow metrics. The session will reveal how real self-confidence can anchor young professionals adrift in globalized uncertainty, also turning cultural roots into strategic assets rather than nostalgic relics.

Ultimately, it will be about igniting the fire within. Students will leave not just with temporary inspiration but with a personalised blueprint for building lives that matter in a world that’s waiting for their contribution.

 

Convener Details

Prof (Dr.) Anviti Gupta, Dean, SSHSS  

(M) +917303087012

dean.shss@sharda.ac.in

 

Co-ordinators:

Radhika Daga

(M)+91 83603 51977

radhika.daga@sharda.ac.in

 

Speaker Details:

  • Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Governance/Policymaking