Campus Times |Lucknow 

The Hobby Clubs were inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, who underscored the importance of experiential learning in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Education is not limited to classrooms; it is about connecting knowledge with life skills, passions, and creativity, Prof. Mittal said. He encouraged students to explore the clubs to reduce stress, enhance leadership, and channel their innovative potential while combining human values with modern tools like Artificial Intelligence.

The 13 clubs cover a diverse range of interests, including Music, Photography, Creative Writing, Digital Literacy, Yoga Therapy, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Urban Gardening, Disaster Risk Reduction, Baking, and Sports, among others. Each club is designed to provide students with a platform to discover their passions, hone talents, and even transform hobbies into skills that can open career and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Highlights of Hobby clubs

Prof. Sangeeta Saxena, Chairperson of the Hobby Club and NEP-2020 Implementation Committee, highlighted that the clubs align with NEP’s focus on multidisciplinary, skill-oriented education. Through these clubs, students can learn, innovate, and generate income opportunities while pursuing their academic journey. It is a step toward making students confident, capable, and socially responsible citizens, she said. The inauguration also included interactions between the Vice-Chancellor, club coordinators, and students, along with a showcase of student talents and creative works. Coordinators were felicitated for their efforts in guiding students toward personal growth and community engagement.

This initiative presents a golden opportunity for students to explore passions, build skills, and develop as holistic individuals. BBAU invites all students to join clubs that resonate with their interests and make the most of this vibrant, creativity-driven platform. Hobbies are not just leisure—they are the first step toward innovation, leadership, and self-reliance, Prof. Mittal remarked, inspiring students to actively engage and contribute to society.