Overview

With extreme gratitude towards the role played by the Philosophers and Thinkers in the evolution of the Republic of India, SSOL announces Rashtrabodh- राष्ट्रबोध : Republic of Ideas: Charting Indian Thinkers and the Evolution of Nationhood. Article 51 A, constitution of India urges all citizens - " to cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired the national struggle for freedom". Let us celebrate 77th Republic Day with this spirit : 
 
Rashtrabodh- राष्ट्रबोध is a commemorative academic event organized on the eve of Republic Day to celebrate India’s rich intellectual and constitutional heritage. The event highlights the ideas of 100 great Indian thinkers from ancient sages and lawgivers like Manu, Yajnavalkya, Buddha, and Mahavira to modern philosophers, reformers, and jurists who shaped India’s moral, social, and constitutional foundations. Through chart presentations, students explore how concepts of dharma, justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity evolved across civilizations and culminated in the Indian Constitution. The programme emphasizes the continuity between ancient wisdom and modern democratic values. It aims to nurture constitutional consciousness and national pride among young learners. Rashtrabodh thus presents the Republic not merely as a political structure, but 
THEMES 
  • Ancient Rishis, Philosophers & Law-Givers
  • Buddhist & Jain Thinkers
  • Bhakti, Vedantic & Spiritual Thinkers
  • Sikh Gurus
  • Medieval & Early-Modern Thinkers
  • Colonial & National Renaissance Thinkers
  • Freedom Movement & Political Thinkers
  • Post-Independence Philosophers, Economists & Social Reformers
  • Judicial & Constitutional Thinkers 
  • Contemporary Public-Intellectual Thinkers.

Poster_Rashtrabodh.pdf

Objectives of Event

Objectives of the Competition:

  1. To trace the evolution of Indian ideas of nationhood, justice, and governance through ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary thinkers, ranging from Manu, Narada, Yajnavalkya, Lord Buddha, and Lord Mahavira to modern reformers, scholars, and judges of the Supreme Court of India.
  2. To examine the relationship between philosophical thought and legal–political development by highlighting key concepts such as Dharma, justice, equality, rights, welfare, constitutionalism, and the rule of law.
  3. To encourage visual and analytical learning by enabling students to present jurisprudential and political ideas through charts, timelines, and thematic representations.
  4. To develop collaborative research, critical thinking, and presentation skills among students as part of experiential learning .
Participation Details:
  • No registration fee. 
    The event is open to all students of Sharda University.
  • Each team shall consist of two to five students.
  • Chart papers may be provided by the organizing team if you wish. (Whatsapp at the earliest with the choice of colour of the chart paper) If you want to buy it on your own, it is also permissible. 
  • Participants shall prepare poster presentations using chart paper and coloured sheets, highlighting key thinkers, their ideas, and contributions. Students should submit the prepared chart at 9.00.am on 23rd January, 2026.
  • Team can consist of students from different courses/ different semesters as well. 
  • The team is free to choose any  one theme out of ten themes.
  • Only one chart paper per team is allowed. Only One registration form to be filled by one Team (mentioning names of all members). 
Team may consist of any student (UG/PG) from any course/ semester registered in the Sharda University. 
Last date for registration is 21st January, 2026. (3pm)
80-90 % content should be handwritten.

Prize money-
The team that stands first will receive prize money of Rs 2000, Second will receive Rs 1500, third will receive Rs 1000. Two Special mentions will receive Rs 500.

Convener Details

Patron : Prof (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
 
Faculty Convenors:
  • Dr. Sanchita Ray, Assistant Professor 
  • Dr. Bhumika Sharma, Assistant Professor 
Student Coordinators :
  • Rahmatullah (76692-62951) 
  • Fahomid Hassan
  • Anshita Gupta