One-Day National Seminar on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Indian Constitution and Indian Society

One-Day National Seminar on 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Indian Constitution and Indian Society

(Celebrating the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar)

20th January 2016

Organised by

Departments of Philosophy and Public Administration,

P.G. Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh

Sponsored By Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is one of the most eminent intellectual figures of modern India. The present year educationist and humanist from all over the world are celebrating 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar by organizing various events and programmes. In this regard the college took an initiative to be a part of this mega event by organizing this seminar. It has relevance for academicians and students from their academic part and also as an event to propagate Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s philosophy. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideas, writings and outlook could well be characterized as belonging to that trend of thought called Social Humanism. He developed a socio-ethical philosophy and steadfastly stood for human dignity and freedom, socio-economic justice, material prosperity and spiritual discipline. He showed the enlightening path for Indian society via his ideals of freedom, equality and fraternity and made India a democratic country.

Objectives of the Seminar:

• To promote the ideas on social, economic, political, religious, human rights & constitutional reforms by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
• To make the new generation aware about Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s ideas on social justice/equity/national integration and women empowerment.
• To explore the potentiality in Ambedkarism to strengthen the society and Indian national spirit.

Sub-themes:

Research papers are invited on the below listed sub-themes of the seminar or any other related topics:

• B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophy and its Future Vision
• B. R. Ambedkar’s thoughts on Indian National Spirit
• B.R. Ambedkar and Indian Society
• B.R. Ambedkar and His Political Philosophy
• B.R. Ambedkar and His Social Philosophy
• B.R. Ambedkar and His Moral Philosophy
• B.R. Ambedkar and His Educational Philosophy
• B. R. Ambedkar’s thoughts on Social Reforms & Justice
• B.R. Ambedkar on Freedom, Equality and Fraternity in Present Context
• B.R. Ambedkar and Indian Economy
• B.R. Ambedkar and Women Empowerment
• B.R. Ambedkar on Indian Democracy
• B.R. Ambedkar and India’s Freedom Struggle
• Any other relevant topic related to main theme.

Call for Papers:

Research papers are invited from faculty members and research scholars on the thrust areas of the seminar or any other related topic as per the suggested format:

Format of Submission:

• The paper should be typewritten preferably in Times New Roman in 12 font size (English) or Kruti Dev (10) in 14 font size (Hindi) single spacing in MS-Word format and between 2500 to 3000 words.
• The abstract/summary of not more than 150-200 words, mentioning Title, Name, Designation and Contact details of the authors should be accompanied with the paper.
• The authors should submit the hard copy along with a CD and a certificate of originality of the paper to be sent to the college address.

Time Line:

Abstract Submission: December 31, 2015.

Full Paper: January 10, 2016.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMODATION

Participants can register him/her by filling the REGISTRATION FORM attached here. No TA/DA and accommodation will be provided to the participants. However, many budget hotels/guest houses options are available in Chandigarh. The following are some of them:

Panjab University Guest House, Sector-14, Chandigarh: Ph.:0172-2534950-51

Panjab University Golden Jubilee Guest House, Sector-14, Chandigarh: Ph.:0172-2534000

For more information regarding accommodation at Chandigarh log on to:

www.citcochandigarh.com