Sri Sri University inspired young minds through its agriculture-focused Open Day 2026, designed to introduce school students to the evolving world of agricultural sciences. The event combined academic insight with practical demonstrations, showcasing how agriculture supports food security, sustainability, and innovation. Students explored laboratories, product displays, and environmental models presented by BSc and MSc scholars. Faculty members guided discussions on career opportunities and research pathways. The initiative successfully sparked curiosity and interest among students, positioning agriculture as a modern, technology-driven discipline with long-term societal and environmental impact.
Open Day 2026 Highlights Agricultural Education and Innovation at Sri Sri University
Cuttack, 09 Jan 2026: Sri Sri University’s Faculty of Agriculture successfully hosted Open Day 2026, attracting over 570 students and teachers from eight schools across Cuttack. The event aimed to raise awareness about agricultural education, innovation, and career opportunities among young learners.
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Tej Pratap, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, in the presence of Prof. Anil Kumar Sharma, Executive Registrar, and Prof. S. Kumarswamy, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. Speaking to the gathering, the dignitaries emphasized the role of agricultural education in food security, sustainable development, and national growth, encouraging students to consider agriculture as a promising career path.
Post-inauguration, participants toured departmental laboratories and exhibition stalls designed by BSc and MSc students under faculty guidance. The Department of Horticulture impressed attendees with displays on Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition of Horticultural Crops, featuring products like RTS beverages, pickles, chips, squashes, and other value-added items. The Commercial Horticulture section showcased innovative products including resin-based key rings, photo frames, scented candles, and seedlings of ornamental and flowering plants, supervised by Dr. Kalyani Pradhan, HoD, Horticulture, along with Dr. Sheetal Mohapatra and Dr Suvrajit Patra, Assistant Professors.
Students from the Department of Environmental Science and Forestry demonstrated models on Urban Green Solutions, Seed Ball Technology, and SDG 15 (Life on Land), highlighting the transformation of Sri Sri University’s campus into a lush green environment. The demonstrations were led by Dr. Sandeep Rout, Assistant Professor (Forestry).
Student representatives Mr. Rakesh Kumar Mallick, Mr. Deepak Kumar Panda, Mr. Asmit Kumar Pati, Ms. Biswarupa Dhal, Ms. Salini Panda, and Mr. Kirti Ketan Jena guided visitors through project models, explaining concepts related to sustainability, environmental conservation, and green campus initiatives.
The event concluded with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participating schools. Students expressed heightened interest in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, and forestry, marking Open Day 2026 as a successful initiative connecting school-level education with higher studies in agriculture, and inspiring the next generation of science-driven, sustainable professionals.
