SANJAY GANDHI MEMORIAL COLLEGE, RANCHI
SANJAY GANDHI MEMORIAL COLLEGE, RANCHI The emblem of Sanjay Gandhi Memorial College, Ranchi features a banyan tree surmounted by the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘कल्पलतेव विद्या’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Like a Wish-fulfilling Creeper’ and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college, a pair of crest of wheat and an open book. The banyan tree or Kalpavriksha represents wish-fulfilling tree and it symbolises the vastness of knowledge and a nurturing environment where students' potential can grow and flourish. The wheat crests symbolise fertility, growth and prosperity, reflecting the institution's commitment to the holistic development and bright and sustainable future of its students. The book is a universal symbol of formal education, literacy and the source of learning that the college provides through its undergraduate and vocational courses.