Udaan

Introduction

Initiated in 2015, Udaan is the official annual student magazine of GGV, Bilaspur, serving as a creative platform for storytelling, poetry, photography, visuals, and digital design. It bridges talents across 33 departments, giving students a shared identity and opportunity to showcase creativity, collaboration, and expression.

“What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.” — Lao Tzu

Objectives

• Nurture and amplify student creativity across languages and mediums.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among departments.
• Provide a platform for building portfolios in writing, photography, art, and digital design.
• Foster a sense of belonging and identity within the university community.
• Align student-led initiatives with NEP 2020 directives.

Services Offered

• Open submissions for artwork, stories, photography, and poetry.
• Creative mentorship via board-based peer guidance.
• Opportunities in editorial, design, and marketing teams.
• Annual print and digital releases showcasing student achievements.
• Online portfolio hosting through the dedicated Udaan website.

Volunteer Engagement

Udaan is fully student-driven with seven specialized boards: Art & Design, English Editorial, Hindi Editorial, Marketing, Photography, Graphic Design, and Website. Each board is led by students with faculty mentorship, ensuring holistic guidance and creative growth.

Activities and Outreach

• Annual magazine release in digital and print formats.
• Departmental workshops on writing, editing, and design.
• Photography exhibitions showcasing campus life.
• Online campaigns promoting sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
• Collaborations with campus societies and initiatives.

Udaan Institutional Snapshot

Impact and Outcomes

• Over 400 students featured in past issues; 1,200+ submissions in last 5 years.
• Alumni now thriving in media, design, and academia cite Udaan as a launchpad.
• Integration of student work into university branding and digital media.
• Empowers student voice and expression through personal stories and creativity.

Story Highlight: A lonely student’s poem anonymously submitted to Udaan resonated campus-wide, demonstrating the magazine’s role as a launchpad for expression and connection.

NEP 2020 Alignment

• Section 22.2: Encourages student participation in creative and co-curricular activities as part of holistic development.
• Supports interdisciplinary, student-centric learning and leadership development.

Contact Person

Prof. Manish Shrivastav
Coordinator, Urchins
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91 94252 27387

“Let your ideas take flight—because Udaan is not just a magazine, it’s your launchpad.”