Saraswati Sur Kendra

Introduction

Among the many welfare initiatives at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), the GGV Saraswati Sur Kendra (GGV-SSK) stands out as a vibrant effort to integrate music into academic and community life. Officially launched in January 2025, this self-financed music training centre caters to students, faculty, staff, and their families, offering instrumental and vocal courses in an inclusive, supportive environment.

The idea emerged one evening after a cultural event where a faculty child softly strummed an unplugged guitar backstage. That moment inspired coordinators to formalize a space where spontaneous creativity could thrive.

“One campus, many minds: GGV-SSK strikes the first note for all who seek rhythm and mindfulness beyond age and routine.”

Objectives

• Provide a structured platform for music education accessible to the entire university community.
• Promote creativity, collaboration, and mental well-being through music.
• Nurture and certify musical skills through curriculum-based training.
• Create a sustainable cultural model within the campus.

Services Offered

• Instrumental courses: Guitar/Ukulele, Keyboard, Harmonium/Melodica, Tabla, Flute.
• Vocal music (Hindustani and Carnatic) at beginner level (Phase II).
• Two sessions per week, per course, running in 3-month cycles.
• Demo classes for prospective learners.
• Certification upon course completion.

Volunteer Engagement

• GGV staff and students act as mentors, performers, and logistics coordinators.
• Collaboration with the university’s TARANG music band.
• Participation by external musicians and faculty families.

Activities and Outreach

• Orientation and demo classes.
• Regular music lessons and practice sessions.
• Performances during university events and cultural evenings.
• Promotional campaigns via social media and university channels.
• Committee meetings for feedback and course refinement.

GGV-SSK Statistics (per semester)

Impact and Outcomes

• Provided musical training to children, students, faculty, and non-teaching staff.
• Fostered intergenerational community building through music.
• Created a stress-relieving, non-competitive creative space.
• Enabled artistic expression and emotional wellness.
• Supported co-curricular development in alignment with university goals.

NEP 2020 Alignment

• Section 4.6: Holistic, multidisciplinary learning must include music and arts.
• Section 11.5: Fostering inclusive and expressive environments for co-curricular excellence.
• Section 20.3: Promoting well-being and creativity through lifelong learning.

Contact Person

Dr. Payel Banerjee
Coordinator, SSK
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91-9755925057

“GGV Saraswati Sur Kendra—Building a musical tomorrow, one note at a time.”