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XXI NWISA Conference
On
Social Transformation in North-west India in Globalized World
Organised by
North West Indian Sociological Association (NWISA)
at
Department of Sociology Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt. College, Haripur (Manali), District Kullu, H.P.
From
27-28 March 2020
Knowledge Partners:
Call for Papers
Throughout human history, all societies have transformed in different dimensions. A society, by definition, is
constantly transforming from one situation to another as evidenced through shifts in their social, cultural,
ideological and artistic elements. Social Transformation lies at the radical end of conceptions of social change. It
implies at the very least some fundamental changes in society’s core institutions, the polity and the economy, with
major implications for relationship between social groups or classes, and for the means of the creation and
distribution of wealth, power and status.
Globalisation came to India through the economic reforms and is gradually transforming our culture and self-
image. India in globalized world adopt democratic planning and mixed economy model of development. Firstly,
Nehru went with state sponsored model focusing on “Growth with Equity”, after Nehru, Indira Gandhi moved to
liberalization of Indian economy and seek support from International funding agencies like; IFM and World Bank.
After her, Rajiv Gandhi started era of “New Economic Policy” in 1980s aiming to taking India to 21st century.
Under NEP India pursued stabilization and structural Adjustment Programm (SAP) and adopt policy of
liberalization, deregulation, privatization and globalization. Consequently, SAP resulted into IMF inspired macro-
economic stabilization program focusing on reducing the twin deficits on balance of payments and on state budget
and secondly; World Bank inspired investment in trade, industry, foreign investments public and finance sectors
and India start becoming globalized and north-west is not an expectation.
This transformation is not unidimensional, but multi-dimensional. Along with economic, it is more political and
reflects in social, as it is the people who affected/benefitted because of such transformations. Literally, social
transformation is a marked change in the form of a society. Social transformation does not stipulate specific
societal changes, but indicate general route of the societies that takes society in a positive direction and establish
an analytical framework which is particularly relevant to the current historical period in new interdisciplinary
paradigm.
As far as social transformation in North-west India is concerned, this region has been the centre of culture, social
values, economic emancipation, agriculture (Green Revolution), hydro based development and political power,
but at present whole region has undergone change and transforming now. Region which once known for health,
now this region is being known for drug-abuse, AIDS, Cancer, Malnutrition (particular young girls and expected
mothers) and huge medical cost add to the family and affecting social life. Once this region witnessed Green
Revolution, now facing decrease in yield, excessive use of pesticide and fertilizers, soil fertility has been affected,
water logging and crop failure affecting the food security. Social power structure and Social role has also
undergone change. Change in fundamental social institutions like; marriage, family and kinship is a big threat and
creating imbalance in society. Because of degradation in social values, the problem of old-age is a big threat and
old age homes are increasing. Unemployment and youth unrest is going out of managing limits and has to manage
within time before it is to be too late.
Social relationship in relation to caste and religion is badly affecting the social fibre and creating tension between
Hindu, Muslims and among other communities. Cultural pattern has undergone change, food habits, dress pattern,
way of life etc. has changed to greater extent. Development processes have been started after immediate
independence in the name of Bharkhra Dam and today alone Himachal Pradesh has more than 400 power projects
and these are affecting/changing the lives of millions of people. Social value system has undergone change, there
is individualism and state is also withdrawing from social responsibilities and that’s why people affected because
of developmental processes have to wait and manage everything from the courts.
Industrialization in whole region is a big threat to the identity of rural north-west India and pulling youth out of
their villages with a hope that they may have better future in the urban settings. Industrialization is creating many
problems like; migration, slums, pollution etc. Shift from rural to urban and it’s large impact on social fibre are a
few to count out of many transformations being experienced by north-west region.
2-days academic endeavour aims to highlight mentioned issues and invites all professors, associate professors,
assistant professors, research scholars, NGO officials working in different institution of higher learning in the
country generally and in north west region particularly.
Abstracts are invited on following sub-themes:
1. Social Exclusion and Inclusion
2. Cultural Transformation in Himalayan Region
3. Gender and Social Relations 4. The Role of Development in Social Transformation
5. Industrialization in North-west Region: Status and Issues
6. Youth Unrest and Transformation 7. Impacts of Green Revolution in North-west India
8. Tribal Transformation in Himalayas
9. Urbanisation in North-west Region and Problems and Prospectus
10. Changing Fundamental Social Institutions in North west India 11. Transforming Malana- The Oldest Living Democracy: Then and Now
However, sub-themes are limited and abstract can be submitted in any related sub-topics. To reduce carbon foot prints, we would appreciate if you send your abstract as well as paper electronically using official Email:
[email protected] by writing “for submission of abstract for NWISA conference-2020” in subject box of the
mail.
When: The conference is going to be held from 27-28 March, 2020
Notification of Conference: 17th January, 2020 Submission of Abstract: 28th February, 2020
Declaration of Acceptance of Abstract: 10th March, 2020
Submission of full paper: 20th March, 2020 Registration before: 25th March, 2020
Conference: 27-28 March, 2020
All received abstracts will be scrutinized by the scientific steering committee, constituted for this purpose and the
decision of the committee will be final.
Guidelines to submit Abstract: The abstract should clearly indicate the main theme/title, objectives, methodology, major findings, and conclusions of the proposed paper and its relationship to the topic/sub-topics
or objectives of the conference. The abstract including title, not more than 5 key words, and text should be
no longer than 250 words in Times New Roman, Font Size 12.
The full length paper must be submitted on official Email [email protected] in as a word document with
tables and figures in their proper positions. Use Times New Roman in 10-point font, 1.5 line space, with full left
and right justifications. Accepted abstracts for the conference will be published in form of souvenir and selected papers in form of ISBN book (s) by international/national publisher.
Deadline for Submission of Full length paper: 20th
March, 2020
Registration Fee: registration fee includes conference kit, tea, conference meal and welcome reception.
For academicians, practitioners, NGO, Scientists = 1500=00
For students on the production of Identity card = 0500=00
Registration fee will be accepted on-line or can be deposited at the counter.
What can you do?
You can present your work as oral and poster presentation and also can contribute as key note speaker.
Official Language: the official language of the conference will be English.
About Manali
Manali is a resort town nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of
the Kullu Valley in the Beas River
Valley. It is located in
the Kullu district, about 270 km
(168 mi) north of the state
capital, Shimla, 309 km (192 miles)
north east of Chandigarh and
544 km (338 miles) northeast
of Delhi, the national capital. The
small town, with a population of
8,096, is the beginning of an
ancient trade route to Ladakh and
from there over the Karakoram
Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in
the Tarim Basin. It is a popular
tourist destination and serves as the
gateway to Lahaul and Spiti
district as well as Leh.
Manali is named after the Sanatan Hindu lawgiver Manu. The name Manali is regarded as the derivative of 'Manu-
Alaya' which literally means 'the abode of Manu'. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to
recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. Manali lies in the North of Kullu Valley. The valley
is often referred to as the 'Valley of the Gods'. Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu.
Manali is located at 32.2396 N, 77.1887 E, about 547 km (340 mi) north of New Delhi.
The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winter and moderately cool during summer. The temperatures
ranges from −7 °C (19 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F) over the year with the hottest day crossing 30 °C (86 °F) and the
coldest day going below −7 °C (19 °F). The average temperature during summer is between 10 °C (50 °F) to
30 °C (86 °F), and between −7 °C (19 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) in the winter. For more detail:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manali,_Himachal_Pradesh.
How to Reach Manali (Haripur): Distance between Chandigarh to Manali is 312 km by Road along with an aerial distance of 173 km. There are nearly 19 direct buses plying between Chandigarh to Manali. These buses
are State Transport Bus, Himachal Holidays VOLVO, Kanak Holidays, Sparkel Tour and Travels, Himachal
Volvo Bus Service, Mangalam Holidays and Travels etc. The minimum time a bus takes to reach Manali from
Chandigarh is 6h 30m. The fastest way to reach Manali from Chandigarh takes you 7h 07m, which is to take State Transport Bus from Chandigarh to Manali. The cheapest way to reach Manali from Chandigarh takes you 7h 07m,
which is to take State Transport Bus from Chandigarh to Manali.
BY BUS: Direct bus between Chandigarh and Manali is available. Best
to take State Transport Bus from
Chandigarh to Manali, the detail is
available on: https://www.hrtchp.com.
BY TRAIN: No direct train between
Chandigarh and Manali is available. Best
to take Paschim Express from
Chandigarh to Ambala Cantt then take
HRTC from Ambala Cantt to Manali.
BY AIR: Kullu (Bhuntar is the nearest
airport, but the flights are not frequent, so Chandigarh will be nearest airport where
frequent flights from all-over India as
well as world being operated.
About Host institution: Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt College Haripur, Manali is the constituent college of Himachal
Pradesh university Shimla. This is one of the most prestigious colleges for Arts, commerce and Science in
Himachal Pradesh. JLN Govt College Haripur, Manali is situated near the bank of river Beas. The distance from
Manali is 16 km. The ideal location of the college with lush green hilly area provides an ambience required for
the development of the personality of the students. It was established in 2006 and is growing day by day. Since
2006, the college has been gradually and slowly increasing in numbers and infrastructure upgradation. This
institution is accredited by NAAC with “B” Grade. Although this college is in its budding stage but already
contributed by organizing many national level academic conferences, workshops and youth festivals. The college
is emerging as a premiere institution in the field of Education. This institution is committed to pursuit the
excellence in higher education, development of personality and responsible citizenship for nation building.
As far as department of Sociology in this institution is concerned, it was opened in 2006 with handful students
and Prof. Krishna Sharma has honour to be the first teacher of Sociology. Then after her, Prof. Suresh Kumar
taught sociology and presently, Prof. Krishna Sharma is taking care of the department. At present there are more
than 100 students in this budding and small institution, which considered a good number.
About NWISA: North West Indian Sociological Association (NWISA) is a professional body of sociologists
working in five states of north west region of the country formed in 1996. These states are Jammu and Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh. The idea of forming this association was developed and
discussed in the conference of Indian Sociological Society’s held at Barkatullah University, Bhopal in the month
of December, 1995. Finally, NWISA was registered under society’s act 1861 with registrar societies, UT
Chandigarh in 1996 and Prof. K. Gopal Iyer has a privilege to be the first president and Prof. Satish Sharma
General Secretary and Treasure. It is a professional body of anyone who is associated with sociology at any level
and all the times trying to provide a platform for them all. Specifically concentrating on social issues of northwest
region and whole country in general, NWISA aspiring to develop a network of everyone associated with sociology
in any capacity and this association will host cultural and academic exchange programmes, summer schools on
different issues, small research projects sharing and calling from one state/region to another etc. So far NWISA
has organised successfully 20 conferences since it’s inception and now we are going to have 21st NWISA
Conference scheduled from 27-28 March, 2020.
Since inception following is the history of NWISA office bearers:
From and To President General Secretary Treasurer
1996-1998 Prof. K. Gopal Iyer Prof. Satish Sharma Prof. Satish Sharma
1998-2002 Prof. S.L. Sharma Prof. Satish Sharma Prof. K.C. Kaistha
2002-2004 Prof. P.N. Pimpley Prof. Paramjit Judge Prof. K.C. Kaistha
2004-2006 Prof. K.C. Kaistha Prof. J.R. Panda Dr. Reena Singh
2006-2008 Prof. Satish Sharma Prof. S.R. Ahlawat Dr. Geeta Gawari
2008-2010 Prof. B.K. Nagla Prof. Manjit Singh Dr. Geeta Gawari
2010-2012 Prof. J.R. Panda Dr. Reena Singh Dr. Swarn Singh
2012-2014 Prof. Virender Pal Singh Prof. Serry Saberwal Prof. Swaran Singh
2014-2016 Prof. Paramjit Judge Prof. S.R. Ahlawat Prof. Satish Sharma
2016-2018 Prof. Khanzan Singh Prof. Vishav Raksha Dr. Manoj Kumar
2018-2020 Dr. Bhup Singh Gaur Dr. Mohinder Slariya Dr. Manoj Kumar
Office Bearers:
President: Bhup Singh Gaur (Gurugram)
General Secretary: Mohinder Slariya (Chamba)
Treasurer: Manoj Kumar (Chandigarh)
Executive Members:
Prof. K.S. Sangwan Haryana (Ex-officio member), Prof. Vishav Raksha Jammu and Kashmir (Ex-officio
member), Dr. Amandeep Singh Chandigarh, Dr. Anupam Bahri Chandigarh, Dr. Bali Bahadur Punjab, Dr. Bindu
Dogra Chandigarh, Dr. Jagdish Mehta Chandigarh, Dr. Jagsir Singh Punjab, Dr. Manoj Teotia Chandigarh, Dr.
Hema Gandotra Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Deepak Kumar Patiala, Dr. Amarjit Pal Attri Himachal Pradesh.
About SSHP- The Collaborative Association:
Sociological Society Himachal Pradesh is registered association of people working for sociology at different
levels and registered under H.P. Societies Registration Act 2006 (Act No. 25 of 2006) with Registration No.
1205/2018 and having headquarter at Dream Villa, Anand Nagar, Lower Khalini, Shimla-171009 HP and more
detail is available at www.sshp.co.in. It’s members includes sociologists, social scientists consisting of
academicians, PG, research scholars, public servants, consultants, NGO people, social researchers etc. SSHP is committed to promote sociology and develop sociological thinking and committed to facilitate sociological
teaching and research and enhance the professional development of it’s members. SSHP aims to work for
sociology in Himachal specifically and in India and world in general by providing a network of sociologists at all
levels. It is also an attempt to link students and teachers of sociology with other sociological associations at national as well as at international level with it’s alien branches like; anthropology, psychology, environmental
sociology etc. SSHP will address all issues related to sociology including introduction of sociology at all levels
i.e. at senior secondary, college, universities, research institute etc. in state.
Just to reduce our commitment to the carbon footprint, we would appreciate if you send your abstract as well as
paper electronically at [email protected] or we encourage you all to submit your abstract and paper by using
on-line portal available at: www.nwisa.co.in.
Sightseeing tour on Day-3: There will be optional sightseeing tour/field visit (paid) to Heritage village
Malana or Jana, which is one of
the oldest “Self-governed
Democracy” and aims to see the
transforming. Malana is situated
at the altitude of 8640 feet. It is
situated between 32°04'04"
North Latitude and 70°15'30"
East Longitude. Through the
Glen runs the Malana torrent
which has its source on Deo
Tiba, the 20000 feet snowy
peek. Below the Village, the
torrent flows for about eight
miles to meet with Parvati river.
This Tributory meets with Beas
river in Bhuntar, a small town of
Kullu district. Malana is totally
inaccessible during the winter.
At this particular period of time, it is not possible to cross the Chandrakanni pass on the range of mountains
separating Malana from the main Beas valley of Kullu. Malana is situated around three miles down to
Chandrakhanni Pass.
Just to reduce our commitment to the carbon footprint, we would appreciate if you send your abstract as well as
paper electronically at [email protected].
For any further information please contact:
Prof. Krishna Sharma
Organizing Secretary
Email: [email protected] or at 9805099666
Prof. Surender SinghThakur
Coordinator
Contact Number: 9418823237
Dr. Bipan Chand Rathore
Convener Scientific Steering Committee cum Principal
Contact Number: 9418069481
For more details and update please regularly visit: www.nwisa.co.in and http://sshp.co.in/
Speaker’s Abstract Submission Template
Title and Name
Family/last Name: ____________________
First Name: ________________________
Name of co-author (s) if any: Family/last Name: _________________________ First Name: _________________________
Name and Complete Address of Institution
Phone number (Whattsapp) +91
Email ID
Date of Arrival
Date of Departure
Research interests (select one out of sub-topics
which suits you the most and put here only it’s number)
1. Social Exclusion and Inclusion
2. Cultural Transformation in Himalayan Region 3. Gender and Social Relations
4. The Role of Development in Social
Transformation
5. Industrialization in North-west Region: Status and Issues
6. Youth Unrest and Transformation
7. Impacts of Green Revolution in North-west India 8. Tribal Transformation in Himalayas 9. Urbanisation in North-west Region and
Problems and Prospectus
10. Changing Fundamental Social Institutions in
North west India 11. Transforming Malana- The Oldest Living
Democracy: Then and Now
Presentation topic
(Please chose carefully, once it is approved it will not change)
Abstract
(The abstract should clearly indicate the main theme/title, objectives, methodology, major findings,
and conclusions of the proposed paper and its
relationship to the topic/sub-topics or objectives of
After filling it in please mail it at official mail ID of the conference: [email protected]
For more detail and update please regularly visit: http://sshp.co.in/ and www.nwisa.co.in
the conference without any paragraph, dot points,
number.
The abstract including title, not more than 5 key
words, and text should be no longer than 250
words in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 by
using MS Word-2003.)