Somanatha: The Shrine Eternal K. M. Munshi, the famous Gujarati statesman and litterateur, summarized the civilizational value of Somanatha for millions of Indians when he described his temple as the Shrine Eternal on the occasion of its reconsecration in 1951. It is eternal as it stands for the sanatan spirit of Indians that rises valorously against external forces of dimwitted tyranny and bigotry. It is an ever-luminous shrine that Indians carry within their hearts and draw strength from in tumultuous times. The reconstruction of the temple began immediately after India won its freedom in 1947. On a visit to the ruins of the previous temple, Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel was deeply moved. He envisioned building a grand new edifice that would revitalize the people who had recently thrown off the shackles of foreign rule after a long and arduous battle. The reconstruction was complete within four short years. Rajendra Prasad consecrated the temple in 1951 and instilled confidence in the people to take full ownership of the process of national rebuilding. Those who chose to remain away from the reconstruction of Somanatha can hardly said to have had a deep connection with the vast multitudes of India and their cultural aspirations. History has not judged them kindly. Dams are important. They helped re-build India’s economy. But then, India is not an economy alone. It is a nation with a long continuous civilizational heritage that goes far and far back into history. India’s journey from the consecration of the temple of Somanatha in 1951 to the pran-pratishthaof the temple of Raghunatha in 2024 is a story of an incredible people growing ever closer to their own civilizational heritage! Let us not forget that this embrace of our own heritage has not been easy. From the colonial times onwards, India’s heritage stands, as it were, in a court of judgment. Indians are continuously either passing harsh judgments on their own civilization, or looking for grounds to mount defense of its values and accomplishments. In its true sense, embrace of civilizational heritage moves beyond these modes of relating to our past. We embrace it all - the sorrows as well as the triumphs. Embrace of India’s civilizational heritage is a political project. It is a political project because it enables us to reconstruct an Indic vocabulary to make sense of the world around us. This does not mean that we move away from the modern global world. Rather it means that we find an Indic way of inhabiting this modern global world. It means we find our ways of belonging to India. Somanatha, the Eternal Shrine, inspires us to re-imagine India now and in the centuries to come. @blsanthosh ji @PMOIndia @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @ugc_india

🎉 Annual Day Celebrations at SSCTU 🎉 Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm on Friday, 08.05.2026 at the Transit Campus, Mulugu. The event witnessed vibrant participation from students, faculty members, and staff, making the occasion memorable and inspiring. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Y.L. Srinivas graced the event as the Chief Guest and addressed the gathering with an encouraging speech, motivating students to strive for excellence in academics, culture, sports, and overall personality development. Prof. G. Ram Reddy, Dean Academics, was also present along with faculty members and students. As part of the celebrations, prizes distributed to students who excelled in various academic, cultural, literary, and sports events conducted during the year. The program reflected the spirit of talent, creativity, and unity among the students of SSCTU. ✨ The celebrations concluded on a joyful note with cultural performances and enthusiastic participation from the university community. #SSCTU #AnnualDay #Mulugu #StudentAchievements #UniversityLife #AcademicExcellence #CulturalFest #SammakkaSarakkaCentralTribalUniversity

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University proudly celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti, marking the 135th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Our Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor paid floral tributes and reflected on Dr. Ambedkar’s enduring vision of equality, justice, and empowerment through education. His values continue to inspire us to build an inclusive and progressive society. #AmbedkarJayanti #DrBRAmbedkar #SSCTU #Equality #EducationForAll #SocialJustice #Mulugu

We are delighted to share that the MoU Signing Ceremony between SSCTU and IIT Hyderabad has received wide coverage across leading newspapers, television channels, and digital media platforms. This overwhelming media response reflects the significance of this collaboration in strengthening quality technical education, research, and academic capacity building, particularly for students in tribal regions. We sincerely thank all media partners for highlighting this important milestone of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University. #SSCTU #IITHyderabad #MediaCoverage #MoU #HigherEducation #NEP2020 #AcademicExcellence #Telangana

Attended the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) signing ceremony between Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University (Mulugu) and IIT Hyderabad at Dr. MCR HRD Institute, Jubilee Hills, this evening. This collaboration between premier educational institutions will strengthen research, expand opportunities, and create substantial benefits for the people of Telangana. IIT Director Dr Murthy, VC of SSTU Dr Y L Srinivas signed and exchanged the MoU. The event was also graced by Dr Sateesh Reddy, former chairman DRDO & scientific advisor to Defence Minister and other dignitaries. @IITHyderabad @SSCTUniversity

A landmark moment for Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University (SSCTU), Mulugu! SSCTU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) on 10th April 2026, in the esteemed presence of Shri G. Kishan Reddy Garu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal & Mines, and Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Former Chairman, DRDO. The MoU was signed by Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, and Prof. Y. L. Srinivas, Vice-Chancellor, SSCTU. This collaboration will enable the introduction of NEP-aligned technical programmes such as B.Tech in CSE & AI, BS in Mathematics & Computing, and BS in Computer Science and Data Analytics, along with faculty mentoring, research development, and academic capacity building. A major step towards strengthening higher education and empowering students, especially in tribal regions. #SSCTU #IITHyderabad #MoUSigning #HigherEducation #NEP2020 #AcademicExcellence #Telangana

Hon'ble Prime Minister calls for faster reforms in education which is in tune with the changing needs of global society and call for universities to be alert. He further emphasizes the imperative of creating facilities which can encourage the young entrepreneurs to experiment on new ideas and innovate, thus become knowledge producers A brilliant and timely suggestion Thank you Hon'ble Prime Minister @dpradhanbjp @PMOIndia @EduMinOfIndia

The statement of Hon'ble Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in 'Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave' Education remains the most enduring bridge between societies in a world marked by uncertainty and rapid change' in a way is a message to all academic administrators on the imperative of not merely being conscious of the changing dynamics of the world but the need to factor them in teaching learning processes. Congratulations to the Hon'ble Minister for conceptualizing a unique Edu-Diplomatic conclave and asserting the need for collaboration to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.

In a span of less than ten days, India demonstrated its leadership at the global stage in the domain of international trade. The two Trade agreements, one with the European Union, which EU itself calls 'Mother of all Deals' and yesterday's agreement with the US - a deal between the world's oldest and largest democracies assert India's capabilities and competitiveness in manufacturing goods and providing services. It also showcases the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister and his strategic long-term thinking with his eyes on the big picture. These trade agreements will further strengthen ‘Make in India’ and pave the way for unprecedented economic growth and academic-industry collaboration. For generations, the story of India creating win-win scenarios and endearing itself the warring trade polarities of the World will be a case-study for future world leaders. Polarities do find a meeting point if we have clever leadership. Congratulations to Modi Ji and Jai Bharath

In a span of less than ten days, India demonstrated its leadership at the global stage in the domain of international trade. The two Trade agreements, one with the European Union, which EU itself calls 'Mother of all Deals' and yesterday's agreement with the US - a deal between the world's oldest and largest democracies assert India's capabilities and competitiveness in manufacturing goods and providing services. It also showcases the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister and his strategic long-term thinking with his eyes on the big picture. These trade agreements will further strengthen ‘Make in India’ and pave the way for unprecedented economic growth and academic-industry collaboration. For generations, the story of India creating win-win scenarios and endearing itself the warring trade polarities of the World will be a case-study for future world leaders. Polarities do find a meeting point if we have clever leadership. Congratulations to Modi Ji and Jai Bharath

📍 SSCTU at Sammakka–Saralamma Jathara, Medaram Students of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University actively took part in the distribution of SSCTU pamphlets at the University stall today during the Sammakka–Saralamma Jathara. Their participation reflected the spirit of student engagement and collective effort in sharing SSCTU’s academic vision, programs, and future initiatives with visitors from across the country. #SSCTU #StudentParticipation #SammakkaSaralammaJathara #Medaram #UniversityOutreach #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney

📍 SSCTU at the Historic Sammakka–Saralamma Jathara, Medaram The SSCTU team actively participated in the Sammakka–Saralamma Jathara, engaging with thousands of visitors from across the country and spreading awareness about Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University. Through brochure distribution and interactions, the University showcased its academic programs, upcoming initiatives, national-level academic collaborations, and vision for inclusive higher education rooted in this historic land. From Medaram to the nation-SSCTU continues its journey of building a future driven by knowledge, research, and opportunity. #SSCTU #SammakkaSaralammaJathara #Medaram #CentralUniversity #HigherEducation #AcademicExcellence #TribalHeritage #UniversityOutreach

🏸 Campus Milestone | SSCTU Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University marked another significant milestone today with the inauguration of the Shuttle Court at the Transit Campus by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor. This initiative reflects the University’s continued efforts to provide quality infrastructure and well-rounded facilities for the academic fraternity. The newly inaugurated shuttle court will serve as a vibrant space for recreation, wellness, and student engagement, fostering a healthy balance between academics and physical activity. With every such development, SSCTU reaffirms its commitment to building a supportive and dynamic campus environment, even at the transit stage ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are provided with meaningful and effective facilities. Building not just classrooms, but a complete campus experience.

Republic Day Celebrations at SSCTU 🇮🇳 Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University proudly celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit today, 26th January 2026. The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, followed by his inspiring address to the students, faculty, and staff. The campus resonated with the ideals of unity, integrity, and constitutional values, reflecting our collective commitment to nation-building. Students, faculty members, and staff participated wholeheartedly, making the occasion dignified and memorable. On this historic day, SSCTU reaffirms its dedication to the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India and to shaping responsible citizens for the future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳