MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH & SOCIAL ACTION (MGNIRSA)

SCHOOLS & CENTRES (Being Developed)

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

a. School of Biotechnology (SCBT)b. School of Microbiology (SM)c. School of Human Genome Research and Genetic Disorders (SHGRGD)d. School of Environmental Studies (SES)e. Rajiv Gandhi International School of Information Technology (RG-ISIT)

Faculty of Social Science

a. School of Development Studies (SDES)b. Alluri Seetharamaraju Centre for Tribal Studies& Research(ASRCTSR)c. Dr. Ambedkar Studies Centre (ASC)d. Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women Studies (SNCWOS)e. School of Rural Advancement (SRA)f. School of Research on Physically and Mentally Challenged (SRPMC)h. Gandhian Studies Centre (GSC)i. Buddhist Studies Centre (BSC)j. Nehru Studies Centre (NSC)k. Rajiv Gandhi Studies Centre (RGSC)

COMMON FACILITIES

Library and Information System (LIS)Computer Centre (CC)

AdministrationProf. K. Anjanappa Dr. D. SureshDirector-General Registrar

DeansProf. S.N. Ratha Prof. P.P. ReddyDean, Faculty of Social Sciences Dean, Faculty of Science

Prof.G.RamachandraiahSeminar Coordinator

National Seminar onGandhism and Today’s World Crisis

1st & 2nd February, 2013

VenueSeminar Hall, MGNIRSA

Organized By:

GANDHIAN STUDIES CENTRE MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH AND SOCIAL ACTION (MGNIRSA)(Recognized by UGC and included under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act.

Recognised by the JNT University and University of Mysore as a Research Institute)Street No. 17, Gagan Mahal Road, Domalguda, Hyderabad-500029. A.P.

Tel: 040-27672492, 040-66624920 Tel (Fax) 040-27664920 e-mail: admn@mgnirsa.ac.in. Web: http://www.mgnirsa.ac.in.

Preamble

We have forgotten relevance of Gandhism in the 21st Century as we lost

sight of ethical values in our pursuit of prosperity and power. Peace has

taken back seat, exploitation and conflict have come to forefront. Further,

the total ecosystem becomes greatly endangered not only in India but also

in the whole world. Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of our times has

rightly condoled the death of the Mahatma “Generations to come will

scarce to believe that such a one as this even in flesh and blood walked

upon this earth”. Mahatma Gandhi believed in “Service to Humanity is

Service to God”. Truth and nonviolence were his most powerful weapons to

fight against the British for our Independence. The Gandhian philosophy

revolved around the concept of concern for others, peace, co-existence

and respecting each other. Further, he says “I cannot starve my neighbour

and claim to serve my distant cousin in the North Pole. This is the basic

principle of all religions and we will find it is also true and human

economics”.

Gandhism is a living thought for solving the social, economic and political

problems of the day. Gandhism is becoming more and more relevant with

the passing of time due to the use of moral principles in each and every

field. In fact, the future generations will recall Gandhi’s idea particularly in

two broader specific areas: firstly, the use of non-violent methods and for

reflecting violence for the resolution of social and political conflicts; and

secondly, for trying to come to grips with the problems of the culture of

“consumerism” in the post industrial era. Not only that, his ideas will be

relevant in 21st Century because the combined theory with practice,

individual religious outlook with life-affirmation, morality with public activity,

non-cooperation with evil with adherence to non-violence, developing

methodology of action with effective force but without malice towards the

opponents and rational and experimental attitude together with the

fundamental acceptance of an ethical position.

With this background it is proposed to deliberate Gandhism in the age of

globalization under the following sub themes:

1. Gandhism and Crisis in 21st Century

2. Gandhism and Environmental Crisis

3. Philosophy of Sarvodaya and World Crisis

4. Satyagraha and World Crisis

Participants:

Researchers, Academicians, Industrialists, Business houses, Representatives of

Gandhian Centres, NGOs, Governmental bodies, Universities, and other

Educational Institutions;

Call for Papers

Papers are invited on the themes for review. Authors of accepted papers may send

their final paper softcopy not exceeding 10 pages on A4 size sheets with 1.5 line

spacing, including tables, annexures and figures. Accepted Papers will be printed

in the Seminar Volume which will be released by the Chief Guest in the Inaugural

Session of the Seminar.

Time Frame:

Last date for registration for paper presentation - 15.01.2013

Last date for receiving full paper - 25.01.2013

Local Hospitality : Local Hospitality will be provided by the organisers for the participants.

Registration : The registration fee is Rs. 200/- for Delegates, and no fee for retired professionals, Students and Research

Scholars.

Accommodation: Those who want accommodation and other informationmay write to the Seminar Director. Accommodation will be booked on payment basis.

Prof. K. AnjanappaSeminar Director

Organized byGandhian Studies Centre

Mahatma Gandhi National Institute ofResearch and Social Action (MGNIRSA)

Street No.17, Gagan Mahal Road, Domalguda, Hyderabad-500029.e-mail: admn@mgnirsa.ac.in

Tel Off: 040-27672492; 040-66624920 Tel Fax: 040-27664920;

Organising Committeeof the Seminar

Advisory Committee of the Seminar

MEMBERS

Dr. D. SureshRegistrar & SecretaryMGNIRSA

Prof. S. N. RathaDean, Social Sciences, MGNIRSA

Prof. G. Ramachandraiah Director, School of Development Studies, MGNIRSA

Dr. B. Chakravarthy Professor and HeadCMRD, NIRD, RajendranagarHyderabad

Prof. K. VijayanthimalaDirector, Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women Studies, MGNIRSA

Prof.Tirupati ReddyVice PrincipalA.V.College, Hyderabad

Prof. D. Dakshina MurthyDean and Head (Rtd.)Dept. of Commerce & ManagementAcharya Nagarjuna UniversityGuntur.

Sri Mohan RaoDirector, KVIC, A.P. State,Gandhi Bhavan, Hyderabad

MEMBERS

Prof. Javeed Alam Ex. Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi

Justice A. Hanumanthu Rtd.,Judge, A.P. High CourtHyderabad

Prof. K. Ramamurthy NaiduFormer Member, University Grants Commission, New Delhi

Dr.R.K.ChauhanFormer Secretary UGC G20, Hudco Place,New Delhi

Prof. G. PaddaiahMemberAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Hyderabad.

Prof. D. GopalSchool of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi.

Dr. D. SureshRegistrar & SecretaryMGNIRSA

Prof. K. AnjanappaDirector-General, MGNIRSA

Chairman

National Seminar onGandhism and Today’s World Crisis

1st & 2nd February, 2013

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MGNIRSA

Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA) was

established by Dr. D. Swaminadhan Research Foundation (DSRF) in 1995. The

proposal for establishing MGNIRSA at Hyderabad has been accepted by the

Government of Andhra Pradesh and land is provided for developing its campus.

MGNIRSA has been recognised by the University of Mysore as a Research Centre

to offer Ph.D programmes in certain areas in Sciences, Engineering & Technology

and Social Sciences. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) also

entered into a MOU for offering Ph.D and other PG Degree programmes.

MGNIRSA is recognized by UGC & included under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the

UGC Act. MGNIRSA has a number of Schools and Centres. Gandhian Studies

Centre is one such Centre and is sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.

Gandhian Studies Centre

Gandhian studies centre at MGNIRSA has been established and exclusively serves

in propagating Mahatma Gandhi ideologies such as Truth and Nonviolence and

their practicability in day to day happenings. A documentation of extensive writings

and research studies and books at the centre serve as reference library to young

scholars who are taking up studies on Mahatma Gandhi and his ideology. The

centre is also very active in propagating Gandhian philosophy by way of conducting

series of lectures at the Institute as well as at certain schools and colleges. The

Centre has also conducted research studies and seminars like National Seminar on

“Gandhi’s vision Contemporary Relevance”, National Conference on Communal

Harmony: Strategies and Approaches etc.

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is more than 400 yrs old. It is the hub of Information Technology and

Biotechnology. The city is famous for Charminar and Pearls. It is known for its

hospitality, rich traditions and for its ancient Architectural monuments such as,

Golconda fort, Macca Masjid, Royal tombs of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Ramoji Film

City, Birla Mandir and the Monolithic Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar Lake.