IR@JU Collection:http://20.198.91.3:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/98502026-04-28T15:06:54Z2026-04-28T15:06:54ZPromise of lifehttp://20.198.91.3:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/98772026-04-28T11:06:14Z2007-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Promise of life
Description: PROMISE OF LIFE-A Film by Students of Mass Communication
(Department of Adult Continuing Education & Extension).
Produced by National Service Scheme, Jadavpur University Coordinator Dr. Rajat Ray (Dean of Students, Jadavpur University).
Directed and Edited by Parag Sarkar.
SCREENINGS & RECOGNITION
• First Screening: North Virginia Community College, USA
(Cultural Exchange Programme, 2007)
• Kolkata International Film Festival, 2007
SYNOPSIS: The documentary film “With the Promise of Life” portrays the humane and meaningful connection between Jadavpur University and society. The students of the university go beyond their academic pursuits and actively engage in social service initiatives, reaching out to various sections of society with compassion and responsibility.
Through the platform of the National Service Scheme (NSS), the university’s own social service organisation, students participate in a wide range of activities such as AIDS awareness campaigns in red-light areas, literacy drives, and slum welfare programs.
The film highlights these initiatives and showcases the dedication of students who consistently strive to uplift the underprivileged and contribute to the welfare of society.
Research Team: Sounak Sengupta, Soumyadip Das, Gargi Bhattacharjee, Sujit Kumar Roy, Piyali Chakraborty
Script: Piyali Chakraborty; Camera: Buddhadev Das; Sound: Asim Das; Music: Subho Chakraborty. Production controller: Sounak Sengupta; Assistant Directors: Sounak Sengupta, Gargi Bhattacharjee, Sujit Kumar Roy, Piyali Chakraborty. Voice Over: Dr. Ananda Lal. Still Photography: Prasenjit Sen, Saborno Mukhopadhyay. Vocal Song: Debayani Bose. Camera Attendants: Jayant Das, Chandan Saha. Accounts: Pijush Kanti Misra, Somnath Bhowmik. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We extend our sincere gratitude to: Prof. Shyamal Kanti Sanyal, Vice Chancellor, Jadavpur University Shri Rajat Bandyopadhyay, Registrar, Jadavpur University,
Dr. Rajat Ray, Programme Coordinator, NSS. We are grateful to Volunteers and Programme Officers of NSS
Members of Jadavpur University Photographic Club Secretary, Kolkata Socio-Cultural Research Institute Members of Atma Maryada. Prof. Uday Banerjee, Prof. Gopinath Ghosh, Prof. Rathin Banerjee, Prof. Banshi Manna. Shri Atish Chandra Sarkar, Shri Asit Bose, Shri Kunal Singh, Shri Meghdut Rudra, Shri Ujjal Roy,
Shri Avhishek Gupta, Shri Pankaj Seal, Shri Sumit Ghosh. We are thankful to the residents of Netaji Slum, A.T. Chatterjee Slum, K.P. Roy Lane Slum, Panikhali, Basanti (South 24 Parganas).
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Description: Petal Per Se-A Film by
Students of Mass Communication (Department of Adult Continuing Education & Extension)
Producer: Jadavpur University, under the potential for excellence scheme, UGC
Project Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Partha Sarathi Chakroborty
Directed and Edited by Parag Sarkar
SCREENINGS & RECOGNITION
• First Screening: North Virginia Community College, USA (Cultural Exchange Programme)
• Kolkata International Film Festival, 2008
• Nominated in the 5th Vatavaran Environment and Wildlife Film Festival, 2009 Synopsis: Petal Per Se is a documentary that explores the ecological and economic transformation of discarded flowers in India. Flowers are widely used for religious, cultural, and social purposes; however, surplus and used flowers often result in financial losses for farmers and contribute significantly to water pollution when disposed of in rivers and other water bodies.
The film presents an innovative and sustainable solution: a manufacturing process that converts discarded and decaying flowers into natural herbal dyes. These dyes are eco-friendly and safe for human use, unlike synthetic chemical alternatives. They can be used in sweets and for preparing gulal, the fragrant, coloured powder traditionally used during the festival of Holi.
This recycling initiative not only helps reduce environmental pollution but also provides an additional and stable source of income for farmers by enabling them to sell their excess produce. Furthermore, it creates employment opportunities for labourers involved in the process.
The documentary serves as a tribute to this nature-friendly scientific innovation while also examining broader aspects of flower cultivation, pollution challenges, and sustainable solutions. It ultimately aims to bring economic stability to farmers and promote environmental conservation.
We are thankful to Prof. Dr. Siddhartha Dutta, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Jadavpur University Prof. Dr. Parthapratim Biswas, Jadavpur University (Co-Ordinator - Seed money for students).
Dr. Rajat Ray, Dean of Students, Jadavpur University All faculty members, staff & students, Dept of ACEE
Production Controller: Sounak Sengupta
Chief Assistant Director: Gargi Bhattacharya
Script Writer: Debayani Bose
Executive Producers: Divya Sen, Tirtha Mukherjee, Mridula Kar, Avishek Gupta Assistant Directors Soumyadip Das, Samrat Purkait, Sujit Kumar Roy, Sounak Sengupta Narration: Dr. Ananda Lal, Gargi Sengupta
Camera: Buddhadev Das
Graphics: Parag Sarkar
Music Composer: Subho Chakraborty
Sound Recordist: Asim Das
Still Photography: Joydeep Chaudhuri, Prasenjit Sen, Saborno Mukhopadhyay,
Production Executive: Shubhendu Chattopadhyay
Camera Assistant: Swapan Baidya
Camera Attendants: Chandan Saha, Jayanta Das
Acknowledgement: Prof. Pradip Narayan Ghosh
(Vice Chancellor, Jadavpur University)
Prof. Shyamal Kanti Sanyal
(Ex Vice-Chancellor, Jadavpur University)
Shri Rajat Bandyopadhyay
(Registrar, Jadavpur University)
Prof. Manoj Mitra
(Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology)
Prof. Subrata Pal
(Dean, Faculty of Science, Jadavpur University)
Prof. Biswajit Chatterjee
(Dean, Faculty of Arts, Jadavpur University)
Dr. Rajat Ray
(Dean of Students, Jadavpur University)
Dr. Subir Chandra Chakraborty
(Joint Registrar, Jadavpur University)
Dr. P.P. Lahiri
(Registrar, Jadavpur University)
Shri S.G. Sarkar
(Deputy Registrar, Jadavpur University)
Dr. B. Maullick
(Director, Youth Welfare, Jadavpur University)
All Members of the Department of Chemical Engineering
Shri Amitabha Chowdhury
(Public Relations Officer, Viswa-Bharati, Santiniketan)
Prof. Sumanta Mondal
(Viswa-Bharati, Santiniketan)
Shri Atanu Shandra
(Officer in charge, Panshkura Police Station)
Smt. Papita Saha
Prof. Uday Banerjee Prof. Gopinath Ghosh Prof. Rathin Banerjee Prof. Banshi Manna
Shri Pitabasan Das
(Vice Chairman, District Planning Committee, Howrah Zila Parisad)
Shri Hannan Mollah
(M.P., Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal)
Shri Debashish Dhar
(S.D.P.O., Bolpur)
All Members of "Rangamati" Organisation All Members of "Sarba Shiksha Abhijan"
Dept. of Adult Continuing Education and Extension.
All Staff Members of the Office of the Dean Of Students All Members of Photographic Club, Jadavpur University Shri Mukul Sarkar, Shri Atish Chandra Sarkar, Shri Pankaj Seal, Shri Sumit Ghosh, Pandit Kartik Kumar, Shri Asit Bose, Shri Ujjal Roy
Sounak Sengupta (Public relations), Shri Abhishek Gupta, Shri Somnath Bhowmick, Shri Piyush Kanti Mishra, Shri Partha Pratim Baisya, Shri Meghdut Rudra, Shri Abhijit Bhunia, Shri Debabrata Kotal
(Proprietor, Satyanarayan Mistanna Bhandar, Kudghat Bazar)
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