Tribute Ceremony on the First Death Anniversary of Late Satish Kumar Singh Ji, Founder of SMS Group of Institutions
On the first death
anniversary of Late Shri Satish Kumar Singh Ji, the founder of SMS Group of
Institutions, a floral tribute ceremony was organized in a deeply reverent and
emotional atmosphere.
On this occasion, the academic, non-academic, senior officials, and students of the institution gathered to pay their heartfelt tributes to the late Satish Kumar Singh Ji and reflect upon his remarkable personality. The speakers shared that he was not just a skilled administrator but also a visionary thinker, a scientist, and a person with profound spiritual insights. Having retired as the Joint Commissioner from the Food & Civil Supply Department, he had a distinguished career and made significant contributions to society. In 1995, when there were only a few institutions offering higher education in the region, it was through the relentless efforts and inspiration of Late Shri Satish Kumar Singh Ji that the School of Management Sciences (SMS), Varanasi campus was established, with the goal of providing accessible higher education to students. Later, in 2008, the Lucknow campus was also founded. The Centre for Spiritualism and Human Enrichment, established in 2002 at the Varanasi campus of SMS Group, and the Sir C.V. Raman Research Center along with Vedic Science Center at the Lucknow campus are living examples of his visionary thinking and commitment to knowledge, which continue to inspire students and society today.
On the occasion of the death anniversary, to promote environmental
conservation and health awareness, herbal and medicinal plants were planted
within the institution’s campus. During the tree plantation ceremony, the
institution's Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Shri Sharad Singh Ji,
recalled the founder’s commitment to environmental conservation and reaffirmed
the institution’s dedication to preserving the environment, as per the
founder’s vision.
Additionally, a large Bhandara was organized in the institution's
premises, in which a significant number of people participated.
During the event, Dr. Bharat Raj Singh, Director-General (Technical) of
SMS Lucknow, officially released a book titled "Super Brain: Yoga
and Meditation", dedicated to the late Shri Satish Kumar
Singh Ji. This book presents significant aspects of mental empowerment through
yoga and meditation, and its role in establishing balance in life.
The event was attended by Director-Dr. Ashish Bhatnagar, Director-General (Technical)- Dr. Bharat Raj Singh, Director (Administration)- Dr. Jagdish Singh, Associate Director-Dr. Dharmendra Singh, Dean-Dr. P.K. Singh, Registrar-Shri Shesh Narayan Shukla, and Chief General Manager-Shri Surendra Kumar Srivastava, along with all the HODs, academic, and non-academic staff, who offered flowers and paid their respects to the late Shri Satish Kumar Singh Ji.
