Organised by the Department of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies, Karnatak rd University, Dharwad on the occasion of celebra�ng 130 Birth Anniversary

rdof Epoch Maker & great humanist Dr.B.R.Ambedkar on 23 April 2021 at Golden Jubilee Hall, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Karnataka State (India)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Nation Building

About Karnatak University : Karnatak University was established at Dharwad in the Indian state of Karnataka in October 1949. It had its official inaugura�on in March 1950. It was established to cater to the needs of higher educa�on of people of this region. It is spread over vast area of 888 acres and has its own ambience with a sylvan se�ng of undula�ng greenery. The rapid development of the ins�tu�on is credited to Wrangler Dr. D.C. Pavate was the Vice‐Chancellor from 1954 to 1967. Karnatak University is the second oldest University in the Karnataka state. It has 48 PG Departments, 3 PG Centers, 5 cons�tuent colleges, 275 affiliated colleges. 223 PG and 2780 U.G Teachers are working under P.G. Departments, Cons�tuent and Affiliated Colleges. Around 7726 PG and 82,938 UG Students are persuing there studies. Various tradi�onal and need based courses are offered to prepare the students to face the larger challenges of life. The University has been accredited with 'A' grade by Na�onal Assessment Accredita�on Council. (www.kud.ac.in). The excellence in teaching, research and academic performance has earned the pres�gious tag of 'University with poten�al for Excellence' by the UGC in 2014 which speaks of its academic excellence with its 70 years of frui�ul existence.

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Department of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Studies – A Profile:

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The Department of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies was established in the year 1988. Prior to this Karnatak University holds the credit of being the pioneering ins�tu�on of higher educa�on to start the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair in the department of Poli�cal Science headed by late Prof. A.M. Rajashekhariah, who obtained his Ph.D on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He was instrumental in establishing the Ambedkar Chair with the help of UGC grants.

Department of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies offers Post‐Graduate Diploma in Ambedkar and Open Elec�ve Courses which helps the students to understand the life and philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Every year around 500 students study Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Thoughts. The department has organized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar memorial lectures by invi�ng eminent jurists like Jus�ce P.B. Gajendragadkar the then, Chief Jus�ce of Maharashtra, Jus�ce A. Varadaraja, Jus�ce A.R. Krishna Iyer, Jus�ce O. Chinnappa Reddy and Jus�ce M. Rama Jois who had delivered special lectures on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Thoughts and Contribu�on to society. The department offers courses in Dr. Ambedkar's life and mission, social, economic philosophy, religious philosophy and poli�cal thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The department has been instrumental in organizing conferences, seminars workshops, special talks on various aspects of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's contribu�on to the world at large and oppressed people in par�cular. The department had organized the first ever Interna�onal Conference on the theme ” On the “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Na�on Building

th rdoccasion of the grand celebra�on of 130 Birth Anniversary of great messiah figure Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on 23 April 2021 for one day in befi�ng manner on the campus. Which had a record number of par�cipants from both India and Abroad. Two volumes of papers presented at the Conference were also released on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi in 2021.

Now the department has set out to organize a Na�onal Seminar on the theme on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Na�on Building on the occasion of

thcelebra�ng 130 Birth Anniversary of great messiah figure, great humanist, Dr.

rdB.R. Ambedkar on 23 April 2021 for one day in a befi�ng manner on the campus.

A National Seminar Theme: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Nation Building

Dr. Bhimrao Ramaji Ambedkar played a pivotal role as the father of Indian Cons�tu�on which is guiding force of the democra�c polity and governance in India. He is the maker of modern India whose role as the Chairman of Dra�ing Commi�ee of Indian Cons�tu�on and first law minister of Independent India, his work is always remembered in the annals of the history of this great na�on. An erudite scholar, a great humanist, person with rare gigan�c versa�le eminence, had remedies for the fundamental problems that India is confron�ng today and his views and thoughts about Indian society were emanated through deep understanding of Indian Polity, cultures and economic system. His views on caste, untouchability and social structure have indelible impact on socio‐economic, poli�cal and religious system of the country are s�ll relevant today. Dr. Ambedkar, basically is a great humanist, epoch maker, democrat, socialist and statesman believed in bloodless revolu�on through the parliamentary democracy.

His role as a man who carved and feudalis�c medieval society into a modern, secular and democra�c country is really remarkable. He is an architect of modern India, while asser�ng rights for the millions of downtrodden and depressed classes he was confronted with values which upheld the discriminatory varnashrama and caste system and also had wrath of communal forces which were preven�ng percola�on of democra�c ethos among the suppressed masses of India. He profounded theories which interpreted Indian social system. His views on caste system, Socio‐poli�cal and economic system have greater relevance in the present scenario which need a systema�c and scien�fic reassessment. In view of this, Na�onal Seminar on the theme on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Na�on Building proposes to revisit, introspect Ambedkar thoughts and vision, when the present world is beset with intolerance, communal heartedness, conflict, religion fana�cism, it is very apt therefore to introspect and visualize the na�on of reforma�on for the establishment of crea�ng a be�er world by subjec�ng the contemporary world to re‐evalua�on with the hope of bringing about a harmonious social order. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's thoughts and principles are relevant in this regard to safeguard the rights of people to live harmoniously where the human freedom is appreciated and upheld. The seminar also aims at contempla�ng on the ra�onale put forth by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which impacted human life in the contemporary socie�es. Hence, this Na�onal Seminar intends to contemplate on the relevance of Ambedkar thoughts in the contemporary India from academic, social, poli�cal dimensions in safeguarding the rights of people to live harmoniously on an egalitarian concept which would uphold the dignified human existence.

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st1. Challenges of 21 century India – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Thoughts.2. Indian Cons�tu�on and Role of Ambedkar in making of it. 3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a great Humanist.4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's contribu�on to social transforma�on.5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Na�onalism.6. Women Empowerment – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's perspec�ves.7. Influence of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Literature. 8. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Buddhist thoughts.9. Role of Ambedkar in revival of Buddhism in India.10. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision of Prabuddha Bharat: Revival of Buddhism in Contemporary India. 11. Dr.B.R. Ambedkar and Economic thoughts.12. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's thoughts in contemporary India.13. Dalits at Cross roads: educa�on, migra�on and conversion. 14. Democracy, Social Jus�ce in contemporary India. 15. Mass conversion and social change‐poli�cs of emancipa�on.16. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a social scien�st: caste dynamics and social change. 17. Religious Harmony for Be�er living.18. Universal responsibility in building Harmonious society.

Sub Themes :

Call for papers : Papers on the above sub themes are invited by scholars, academicians, faculty members, students, researchers and experts in the field. The

par�cipants have to send their full length papers both in hard copy & so� copy to the Dept’s e‐mail id : (exclusively for dr.b.r.ambedkar130@gmail.comththe paper acceptance only) by 15 April 2021. The papers must be less than 1500 words in length in A4 size. Times New Roman, 12 font, one and half

spacing. Papers must be strictly original in nature and should be free from plagiarism. References should be given at the end of the paper as per

publica�on manual of MLA handbook. Declara�on should be given by the author that the paper is original and has not been published earlier or has not

been submi�ed / accepted for publica�on elsewhere. The papers shall be peer reviewed before they find inclusion in the volume with ISBN. Priority will

be given to the ar�cles having originality & quality with regard to content and presenta�on of ideas. Adherence to these guidelines is able to enhance

the quality of research papers.

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About Dharwad city :

The par�cipants should send their duly filled in registra�on form along with the full length paper with the registra�on fee in cash / DD / through electronic transfer/ drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary, Na�onal Seminar of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies 2021 Karnatak University, Dharwad. Payable at Syndicate Bank, Karnatak University Campus Branch, Dharwad ‐ 580003. They may also transfer the Delega�on fees to the A/C No. 12062010028558 IFSC Code SYNB0001206 and send a copy of the receipt. The dept. however does not encourage spot registra�on in order to ensure be�er quality academic interface to par�cipants.

Registra�on Fees (each) Spot Registra�on (each)

Teachers – Rs. 400 Teachers – Rs. 600

Research Scholars – Rs. 200 Research Scholars – Rs. 400

Students / Others – Rs. 100 Students / Others – Rs. 200

Registra�on Details:

Dharwad is a district and the cultural capital of north Karnataka. The town is built on seven hills and lakes. It is also called as Chota Mahabaleshwar, Dharwad in the fringe of Malenadu is a centre for higher educa�on with several universi�es, including the recent addi�on of IIT. It is known for its great tradi�ons in music and literature. The twin ci�es Dharwad and Hubli occupy an important place in the state. Dharwad is 425 KMS northwest of Bangalore on NH 4 between Bangalore and Pune. It is well connected with Bus, Train and Air facili�es. The nearest airports are (Hubli 22 kms) Belgavi Sambra Airport (80 kms), Goa Panjim Airport (160 kms) form Dharwad. Dharwad has one thousand years history. All the north Karnataka dynas�es ruled the region un�l 1818 where the Bri�sh began their rule a�er facing Ki�ur Chennamma and Babasaheb of Nargund. The Bri�sh Dharwad was a humble town. The town has fort built by the Vijayangar empire in 1403 Dharwad palyed a siginificant role in India’s struggle for Independence. Great leaders like Tilak (1907) Gandhiji and Lala Rajapathrai (both in 1921) Rajaji (1927). Bose (1938). Savarkar (1940) have paid their visit to this town. Progressive king of Kolhapur Shahu Maharaja was educated at Maratha Mandal School in Dharwad. The Dharwadians celebrated at the circle now known as Jubilee Circle in 1947 when India got its Independence. Great humanist, Epoch maker Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and his wife Smt. Ramabai Ambedkar visited this place and had stayed here at place now known as Buddha Rakkhit School at Dharwad. Hence the city of Dharwad is surely going to lay a milestone in organizing this na�onal seminar under the auspicious of Karnatak University, Dharwad.

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Registration Details :

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar & Dharwad – A Unique Rela�onship :

In 1856 A Mahar (oppressed class) boy sought admission to pursue his educa�on in Dharwad. Then the East India Company was ruling India. Because of the social restric�on imposed by Hindus on depressed classes it could not take decision in the favour of Mahar boy. Therefore the company reffered the case to the then Queen of England. When Babasaheb Ambedkar was pursuing higher educa�on in U.K. (1920), in the India Office Library he came across record of plea of Mahar boy. Babasaheb Ambedkar was thrilled to see the le�er of the boy. In this connec�on Babasaheb Ambedkar wanted to visit Dharwad. In 1929 he started a Boarding for untouchable boys. In the year 1930‐31 when Babasaheb Ambedkar went to England to par�cipate Round Table Conference, during those days Matoshri Ramabai came to Dharwad and stayed with the inmates of the boarding and in the �me of distress she had to pawn her gold bangles to provide ra�on for the poor inmates of the boarding. Sir Siddappa Kambli then Minister for Educa�on who hailed from Dharwad was very close to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In the year 1925‐26 Bombay Government appointed a University Reform Commi�ee. Sir Chimanal Setlavad was appointed as a Chairman. Though Ambedkar was not a member of the Commi�ee, the Commi�ee sent a questnaire to him. Babasaheb Ambedkar gave a wri�en report to the commi�ee in which he recommended to consider Dharwad as a poten�al higher educa�on centre & to start a University.

Climate and Places of tourists Interest : Dharwad has moderate climate in summer. The nearby tourist places are Dandeli, Goa, Ki�ur Fort, Savada�, Gotagodi Badami, Ihole, Pa�adakallu, Hampi, Bijapur, Buddha Vihar at Sanna� and Gulbarga.

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Accommoda�on : Outsta�on par�cipants are requested to kindly make their own arrangements for their accommoda�on. For outsta�on students general accommoda�on in common rooms / halls of the ladies and boys hostels respec�vely, will be provide on the Karnatak University Campus at their request. However the list of the some of the good hotels in the twin ci�es of Dharwad and Hubli are as follows:

Details of Hotels in Dharwad and Hubli City :

1. Hotel Brindavana – Tel No: 0836‐2435036

2. Hotel Hoysala – Tel No: 0836‐2445628

3. Hotel Indraprastha – Tel No: 0836‐2446746

4. Hotel Ankit– Tel No: 09886942333

5. Hotel Palaksha Inn – Tel No: 0836‐2745519

6. Hotel Mandara Regency – Tel No: 0836‐2741639

7. Hotel Central Park – Tel No: 0836‐2440797

8. Hotel Manorama – Tel No: 09148831441

9. Hotel Karishma – Tel No: 0836‐2436441

10. Hotel Vaishali – Tel No: 0836‐2447235

11. Hotel Karnataka Bhawan – Tel No: 0836‐2442261

12. Hotel Mayur Aditya Resort– Tel No: 0836‐2461701

13. Hotel Kamat Yatrinivas – Tel No: 0836‐2461163

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REGISTRATION FORM

Name (in Block Le�ers) Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms/ : _______________________________________________________

Designa�on : __________________________________________ Age:______________ Gender : Male/Female

Ins�tu�on and Address : _____________________________________________________________________

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Mobile Phone : _____________________________________Email: ___________________________________

Paper Presenta�on : Yes/No_____________________________ If yes, the �tle : ________________________

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Cultural Ac�vi�es : A Cultural programme is organized on the first day evening of the seminar at the Golden Jubilee Hall. One day Na�onal Seminar on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Na�on Building organized by Dept. B.R. Ambedkar

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Chief PatronAyushman Prof. K.B. Gudasi

The Vice‐ChancellorKarnatak University, Dharwad

PatronAyushman Dr. K.T. Hanumanthappa IFS

The RegistrarKarnatak University, Dharwad

Ayushman Dr. Subhashchandra C. Na�karOrganizing Secretary and Co-ordinator,

Dept of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies,Ambedkar Bhawan, Karnatak University

Pavate Nagar, Dharwad – 58003Karnataka State – India.

Email: scna�kar@gmail.comContact: 9900229032

rdDate: 23 April 2021 Venue : Golden Jubilee Hall , Karnatak University, Dharwad.

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