First Speaker Series

Inspiring Journey of Dr. Sruti Mohapatra – Pade Akasha

Successfully organized ✅our 1st Speaker Series event having our Speaker Dr. Sruti Mohapatra at Parija E-Library, Utkal University on 17th April 2025.

Hereby introducing our gifted woman Nari Sakti Awardee & Real heroes Awardee 𝘿𝙧. 𝙎𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙞 𝙈𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙖, a renowned disability rights activist, founder & CEO of Swabhimaan Odisha, motivation speaker , TEDx speaker & a successful human being.

"My father never cried before me" – these words carry the deep emotions behind the extraordinary life of Dr. Sruti Mohapatra, an IAS-qualified woman from Odisha who turned personal adversity into a mission for social change. After facing injustice and losing her dream job due to disability, she refused to let life’s challenges define her. Instead, she became a powerful voice for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, inspiring countless people through her resilience and determination.

She blown a magic 🪄 within a short period of time over around 200 students of Utkal University with her heart touching words & left goosebumps & inspiration in the Hall.

The Odia film Pade Akasha beautifully captures her journey, with acclaimed actress Archita Sahu portraying her life on screen. This story is not just about struggle—it’s about courage, empowerment, and breaking barriers. It’s a celebration of the human spirit that refuses to be defeated, reminding us that even when the sky falls, one can still rise above.
Her message for everyone "𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮."