Summer School Workshop
Research in Social Science: Theories, Methods and Writing Skills
03-07 August , 2026
Summer School
Subaltern Nationalist Visions
Dates: July 1-4, 2026
Last Date for Application: 30th June, 2026
About Summer School
The summer school for a certificate course on ‘Subaltern Nationalist Visions’ is an attempt to cater to the intellectual needs of students, scholars, and professionals interested in Bharat Civilization, Intellectual Traditions, freedom movement, subaltern issues, nation, nationalism, nation-building, and contemporary and historical issues related to nationalist discourse in India. The course is designed to address the conceptual and theoretical concerns surrounding nationalist discourse in India, subaltern nationalist visions, key readings, and related themes. To effectively reach larger groups and facilitate smooth participation despite busy schedules, the program is designed for online delivery.
Summer School
Training in the Basics of Qualitative Research
7-9 JULY 2026
Mode of Training: Offline only
Medium of instruction: English
Eligibility: Post-graduates in Social Sciences
Fee: Rs. 1000
Venue: Seminar Hall, GBPSSI, Prayagraj
How to apply:
For payment:
Bank Details for the deposition of the Registration Fee:
Bank Name: Bank of Baroda
Account Name: Development & Research Fund A/c
Account No.: 86360100017333
IFSC Code: BARB0DBNYAY (Fifth Character is Zero)
भारतीय ज्ञान मंथन कार्यशाला
(भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली विश्वकोश निर्माण हेतु दो दिवसीय कार्यशाला)
मई 30-31, 2026
स्थान : गोविन्द बल्लभ पंत सामाजिक विज्ञान संस्थान , झूसी , प्रयागराज
भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली (IKS) भारत की प्राचीन, बहुआयामी तथा अनुभव-आधारित ज्ञान परंपराओं का समृद्ध समुच्चय है। इसमें दर्शन, विज्ञान, चिकित्सा, गणित, कला, भाषा, कृषि, पर्यावरण तथा सामाजिक संगठन के विविध आयाम समाहित हैं। यह ज्ञान केवल शास्त्रीय ग्रंथों तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि लोकज्ञान, परंपरागत प्रथाओं और समुदाय-आधारित अनुभवों में भी जीवंत रूप से विद्यमान है। आयुर्वेद, योग, ज्योतिष, वास्तुशास्त्र तथा दर्शनशास्त्र जैसी परंपराएँ भारतीय ज्ञान की समग्र दृष्टि और गहनता को अभिव्यक्त करती हैं, वहीं आर्यभट्ट, ब्रह्मगुप्त और वराहमिहिर जैसे विद्वानों का योगदान इसकी वैज्ञानिक परंपरा की उत्कृष्टता को रेखांकित करता है।
राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 के अंतर्गत भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली को शिक्षा, अनुसंधान और नवाचार की मुख्यधारा में स्थापित करने का संगठित प्रयास किया जा रहा है। इस नीति का उद्देश्य पारंपरिक ज्ञान को समकालीन संदर्भों—जैसे सतत विकास, स्वास्थ्य, सामाजिक समावेशन और नवाचार—से जोड़ना है। इसी परिप्रेक्ष्य में भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली पर आधारित एक व्यवस्थित, प्रमाणिक और बहुभाषिक विश्वकोश का निर्माण अत्यंत आवश्यक है।
Summer School Workshop
Quantitative Data Analysis (PLFS and NFHS)
18-19 May 2026
OBJECTIVE OF THIS WORKSHOP
In contemporary times, the importance of data-driven solutions has increased significantly. Understanding macro-level data is essential for developing the best solutions, improving policy-making, and advancing theoretical frameworks in the social sciences. This also helps validate theories and research. With this, an adequate understanding of structure and of how to use macro-level data with statistical software is more important. The objective of this workshop is to impart training in understanding macro-level data to researchers of research institutes, universities, and the development sector. This workshop is designed as a rigorous course on applied macro-level data, including the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS). It is expected to provide a perfect platform for researchers to understand the theoretical and empirical issues involved in macro-level data analysis. The workshop will also provide hands-on experience with various macro data using Stata. Most sessions will be hands-on, using an example data set.
Course Contents
A. Quantitative data analyses: Descriptive and inferential statistics using Stata
B. Structure PLFS data and labor market indicators from PLFS
C. NFHS data and estimation of key indicators
Conveners:
Dr. Manik Kumar and Dr. Md. Juel Rana
Assistant Professor, GBPSSI, Prayagraj, UP
Book Discussion and Inauguration
Women Freedom Fighters of India: Some Reflections
Date and Time: 13-Mar-2026, 2:30 pm
Venue: Seminar Hall, G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj
Call for Abstract
राष्ट्रीय सेमिनार
भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा: दार्शनिक आधार, साहित्यिक संस्रोत और लोक परंपराएँ
दिनांक: 14 फ़रवरी 2026
स्थान : जी. बी. पंत सामाजिक विज्ञान संस्थान, झूसी, प्रयागराज
जी. बी. पंत सामाजिक विज्ञान संस्थान, प्रयागराज द्वारा आयोजित एक दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय सेमिनार के लिए शिक्षकों, शोधार्थियों, स्वतंत्र अध्येताओं और विद्वानों से मौलिक एवं अप्रकाशित सार (Abstract) आमंत्रित किए जाते हैं।
यह सेमिनार भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा को एक जीवंत, बहुवाचिक और अनुभव-आधारित ज्ञानमीमांसा के रूप में समझने का प्रयास करता है तथा दार्शनिक चिंतन, साहित्यिक परंपराओं और लोक ज्ञान प्रणालियों के बीच संवाद को प्रोत्साहित करता है।
प्रमुख विषय:
भारतीय दर्शन: धर्म, कर्म, पुरुषार्थ, मोक्ष, ऋत; वेदांत, बौद्ध, जैन, सांख्य, चार्वाक
रामायण, महाभारत और महाकाव्य परंपरा: नैतिक, सामाजिक एवं राजनीतिक विमर्श
भक्ति आंदोलन और ज्ञान का लोकतंत्रीकरण
स्त्री लेखन और हाशियाकृत बौद्धिक आवाज़ें
जैविक बौद्धिक परंपराएँ, लोक ज्ञानी और समुदाय-आधारित ज्ञान
भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा, IKS और समकालीन अकादमिक विमर्श
सार प्रस्तुत करने के दिशा-निर्देश
शब्द-सीमा: 250–300 शब्द
भाषा: हिंदी या अंग्रेज़ी
सार में शोध समस्या, उद्देश्य और मुख्य तर्क स्पष्ट हों I सार के साथ लेखक का नाम, संस्थान, ई-मेल एवं संपर्क विवरण अवश्य देंI
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
सार भेजने की अंतिम तिथि: 12 फरवरी, 2026
स्वीकृति सूचना: 13 फरवरी, 2026
सेमिनार तिथि: 14 फरवरी, 2026
चयनित प्रतिभागी सेमिनार में शोधपत्र प्रस्तुत ऑनलाइन/ ऑफलाइन प्रस्तुत कर पायेंगें I
सेमिनार का रजिस्ट्रेशन फॉर्म एवं अन्य विवरण संस्थान की वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध हैं I
Academic Seminar
Indian Knowledge Tradition: Philosophical Foundations, Literary Sources, and Folk Traditions
14-February-2026
Venue: G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj
Fee Submission Detail:
Seminar Registration fee: Rs. 300/-
Bank Name: Bank of Baroda
Branch: Nyaynagar, Jhunsi, Prayagraj
Account No.: 86360100019118
IFSC Code : BARB0DBNYAY (Fourth character is ZERO)
Account Name: G B Pant Social Science Institute
About the Seminar
The Indian Knowledge Tradition represents India's vibrant intellectual heritage, embedded in philosophy, literature, folk traditions, ethics, and everyday social experiences. This knowledge tradition has been multi-vocal, dialogical, and experience-based, rather than linear or solely text-centric.
This one-day academic seminar on the "Indian Knowledge Tradition: Philosophical Foundations, Literary Sources, and Folk Traditions" is an attempt to understand Indian knowledge as a living, critical, and contemporary intellectual framework. The seminar will encourage interdisciplinary dialogue on the philosophical foundations of Indian intellectual traditions, ancient literature and epics, the Bhakti movement, women's writing, and organic intellectual traditions and folk knowledge systems.
The seminar aims to foster critical academic dialogue, strengthen the IKS-based research culture, and reinforce the institution's intellectual and academic identity at the national level.
Session I: Philosophical Foundations of Indian Intellectual Traditions
Session II: Intellectual and Folk Traditions
Session III: The Epics of India – Knowledge, Ethics, and Society
ICSSR Sponsored Two Days National Seminar
Large Scale Data for inclusive and sustainable development
20th – 21th November, 2025
Organized by
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute (A Constituent Institute of the University of Allahabad)
In Collaboration With
Directorate of Census Operations, Uttar Pradesh
Office of Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Themes
We invite theoretical and empirical papers shedding light on the following themes.
Historical Evolution of Data Systems in India
Role of Large-Scale Data in Inclusive Policy Design
Population Data for Socio-Economic Development
Health and Nutrition Databases as Policy Tools
Data Integration and Interoperability Across Sectors
Data Gaps, Accessibility, and Capacity Building
Technology and Innovation in Data Collection and Analysis
Ethical Use and Governance of Public Data
Towards a Data-Driven Future: Strengthening Evidence-Based Governance
Census, SRS, and CRS Data Analysis and Applications
40th G.B. Pant Memorial Lecture
Topic:Postcolonial Classroom: Frames and Pedagogies
Speaker: Prof. N. Nagaraju, Vice Chancellor, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
Presided by: Prof. T.V. Kattimani, President, Board of Governors, G.B. Pant Social Science Institute and Former Vice Chancellor, Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
Date and Time: 20-September-2025, 3:00 pm
Venue: G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj
CALL FOR PAPERS
ICSSR Sponsored Two-Days National Seminar
VIKSIT BHARAT - 2047
Unleashing the Potential of Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
August 6-7, 2025
Two-days online summer workshop
Themes and Perspectives in Social Science Research Today
The workshop stands rescheduled. The new dates are 14-15 July 2025 and the last date for registration is extended to 13 July 2025.
International Workshop
Advancing Qualitative and Transdisciplinary Research: Knowledge Systems, Methods, and Societal Impact
Dates: June 9-12, 2025
Venue: GBPSSI, Prayagraj
Instructions for Participants
1. Only shortlisted candidates are allowed to participate.
2. All shortlisted candidates are requested to confirm their participation by June 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. to email: archanaparihar@gmail.com
3. No travel allowance (TA) or daily allowance (DA) will be provided. Participants must make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Lunch and tea will be served during the workshop.
4. Bring your own notepad, pen, and laptop/tablet for note-taking and assignments.
5. Readings will be shared on your registered e-mail.
6. All shortlisted participants must report by 9:30 AM on June 9, 2025, for registration and orientation.
7. Full attendance across all four days is mandatory.
8. Submission of a feedback form at the end of the workshop is mandatory.
9. Certificates will be distributed on the last day only to those who attend all sessions.
Two-days online summer workshop
Themes and Perspectives in Social Science Research Today
26 – 27 June 2025
International Workshop
Advancing Qualitative and Transdisciplinary Research: Knowledge Systems, Methods, and Societal Impact
Duration: Four days (June 9-12, 2025)
Venue: Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute (GBPSSI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Organised by: ICSSR, Delhi; GBPSSI, Jhusi, Prayagraj; and SNSF, Switzerland
Last Date for Registration: June 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Summer School
Training in Basics of Qualitative Research
7-11 JULY 2025
VENUE: SEMINAR HALL, GBPSSI, PRAYAGRAJ
Medium of instruction: English
Eligibility: Post-graduates in Social Sciences
Fee: Rs. 2000
Introduction
A training course in BASICS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH will be offered by Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which is a constituent institute of Allahabad University. The Institute has strong faculty members with an impeccable dedication to teaching and research. Since its establishment, it has had the reputation of having researched issues of social concerns and exigent issues contributing significantly to people’s welfare and state policies.
Training in BASICS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH is an attempt to cater to the intellectual needs of the students and professionals who are socially minded and interested in working in the areas of social issues. The course is designed to address the foundational conceptual and theoretical concerns around QUALITATIVE RESEARCH.
The programme is designed for offline. Only those who complete the training course will receive a certificate. Participants may miss the training programme ONLY for one day due to unavoidable circumstances.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
(I) To introduce qualitative research methods and techniques.
(II) To introduce the qualitative ampling methods.
(III) To introduce qualitative research analysis.
(IV) To introduce to research ethics.
The structure of the course is given below:
SESSION I (2 hrs.)
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07 July 2025
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Approaches of Qualitative Research
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10 AM - 1 PM
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08 July 2025
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Interview Methods
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10 AM - 1 PM
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09 July 2025
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Research Ethics
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10 AM - 1 PM
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10 July 2025
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Tools of Data Collection
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10 AM - 1 PM
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11 July 2025
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Data Analysis
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10 AM - 1 PM
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SESSION II (2 hrs.)
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Topic
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Time
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07 July 2025
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Observation Methods
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2 PM - 4 PM
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08 July 2025
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Reflexivity
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2 PM - 4 PM
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09 July 2025
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Qualitative Academic Writing
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2 PM - 4 PM
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10 July 2025
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Fieldwork
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11 July 2025
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Presentation
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2 PM - 4 PM
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How to apply:
Visit the link for registration: https://forms.gle/THS1pzzn9aQSK3YJ9
For any query related to the Course please contact:
Dr. Kamei Samson: +918414032899
For any query related to a technical issue please contact:
Mr. Sandeep Kumar - +917054911444
Summer School Workshop
Large Scale Data Analysis (PLFS and NFHS)
19-21, May, 2025
OBJECTIVE OF THIS WORKSHOP
In contemporary days, the importance of the data driven solution has increased widely. Understanding of macro level data is essential for the best solution, better policy making and theoretical framework in social sciences. This also helps in the validation of the theories and research. With this, the adequate understanding of structure and how to use macro level data with the help of statistical software is more important. The objective of this workshop is to impart training in understanding macro level data to researcher of research institute, university and Development Sector. This workshop is designed as a rigorous course on applied macro level data that includes the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), National Family Health Survey (NFHS), It is expected to provide a perfect platform to researcher for understanding theoretical and empirical issues involved in macro level data analysis. The workshop will also provide hands-on experience on various macro data using Stata. Most of the sessions will be based hands on practice using example data set.
Workshop on
Qualitative Data Analyses: An Application of MAXQDA Software
6th February, 2025
Click to Download Workshop Detail
Course Details
Mode: In-person
Duration: 6th February 2025 (10:00 to 17:00 hours)
Registration deadline: 5th February 2025
Eligibility criteria: UG/PG/Ph.D students and working professionals.
Lecture hours: 6 hours
Coordinators Dr. Md. Juel Rana and Dr. Manik Kumar
Call for Applications
Council for Social Development, New Delhi, and G B Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj, A Constituent Institute of Allahabad University
Invite application for ICSSR sponsored Two weeks programme on
Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences: Ethnography, Narratives and Social Stories, (20 – 31 August 2024)
Last Date of Application: 10 August, 2024
Venue: Council for Social Development, New Delhi
Eligible participants: M.Phil, / Ph.D/ PDF / Other Research Scholars.
Course contents: Indian perspective on Social science methodology; theory and life debate (ankhin dekhi/kagad likhi); field view and text view; methods of qualitative research; selecting the field; the question of outsider and insider; selection of respondents; family tree and biographical notes of respondents; retrieving the memories; semi structured and un-structured interviews (Baat-se-baat method); focused group discussions (FGDs); capturing the silence, murmuring, half sentences; inclusion of left out resources (proverbs, folk stories and songs); content analysis; discourse analysis; visual representation of qualitative data; writing social stories; accessing library and archival resources; use of data in social sciences.
Contact:
Ms Jaya Lekshmi Nair: jaya@csdindia.org; Tel: 011-24615383, www.csdindia.org
Dr. Archana Singh: archanaparihar@gmail.com ; Tel: 05322569206, https://gbpssi.in
Summer School Workshop 2024: 24-29 July, 2024
Research in Social Science: Theories, Methods, and Writing Skills
This workshop is designed to introduce doctoral, graduate students and researchers to the process of scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. This focuses on the entire “research process” in social science discipline from start to end covering all the aspects of qualitative and quantitative methods. Research method is only one phase in that research process, and possibly the easiest and most structured one. Most workshops cover research methods in depth, but leave out the more challenging, less structured, and probably more important issues such as theorizing and thinking like a researcher, which are often prerequisites of empirical research.
Workshop Objectives:
1. To provide theoretical and conceptual clarity in social science research.
2. To develop sound methodological base in conducting scientific research, and to prepare participants for interdisciplinary academic discourses
3. To focus on academic writing fundamentals and academic writing abilities.
4. To provide the research scholars with a set of skills and potentiality to commence the research in the field of Social Sciences very effectively, so that the researchers can give the output of their research in the high-quality published work.
G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj, U.P. and Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi Univerty, Arunachal Pradesh
Organises ICSSR sponsored One day collaborative workshop on
Development of North-East India: A study of Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PMDevINE)
Date: 13-Feb-2024
Venue: Conference Hall, Department of Sociology, RGU
Call for Application
Two Days' Workshop on Quantitative Data Analysis using STATA
26–27 February, 2024
This workshop is tailored for early career researchers, PhD students, and professionals in social sciences and health sciences who wish to enhance their skills in data analysis using STATA.
Registration Deadline: 5th February 2024
Call for Papers
ICSSR Sponsored Two Days National Seminar
Evolving Paradigm of Healthcare in India: Bridging Gaps & Envisioning Progress
28–29 February, 2024
ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar
The Past, Present and Future of Disability-Inclusive India: Celebrating 75 Years of India’s Independence
04-05 December, 2023
Venue: G. B. Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
ICSSR Sponsored Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty
11-23 December 2023
Dates for Call for Application has been extended to 05-Dec-2023
Pratham Samajiki Vyakhyan
Sahitya Ke Itihas Ki Prasangikta: Kyon Aur Kaise
11-October-2023 at 5:00 pm
ICSSR Sponsored Two Days National Seminar
The Past, Present and Future of Disability-Inclusive India: Celebrating 75 Years of India’s Independence
04-05 December, 2023
Sub themes:
We invite theoretical and empirical papers shedding light on the following sub-themes:
- Pre- and post-independence disability governance perspective;
- Disability and Indian Knowledge System
- Disability and Indian Society
- People with disabilities and their participation in local governance;
- People with disabilities and rural development;
- Women empowerment and their representation in political scenario;
- Students with disabilities and inclusive education;
- Disability and migration & refugees’ issues;
- Disability and gender issues;
- Disability and entrepreneurship;
- Social Entrepreneurship;
- COVID-19 and post-pandemic impact on lives of PwDs;
- Disability and AI;
- People with disabilities and regional tribes;
- Disability and skills development concerns;
- Disability and corporate social responsibility;
- Disability and assistive technology;
- People with disabilities and Inclusive employment trends;
- People with disabilities and Poverty
- People with disabilities and social inequality;
- People with disabilities and religion;
- People with disabilities and caste system challenges;
- People with disabilities and Health care issues & emerging trends;
- Disability and social welfare dialogue;
- Disability and G20 goals;
- Disability Accessibility;
- India@75: future inclusive development plans.
Note: The above sub-themes are only indicative. Authors may opt other topics also relevant to the theme of the Seminar.
ICSSR Sponsored NATIONAL SEMINAR
Political Economy of India's Development Challenges: Celebrating 75 years of India's Independence
25th- 26th September, 2023
Venue: G. B. Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
We invite the research papers that engages in theoretical, conceptual and empirical issues in political economy of India's development.
Important Dates
Last Date for Abstract Submission: 2nd September, 2023
Acceptance ofAbstract: 5th September, 2023
Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 20th September, 2023
Short Video Competition
The Department of Higher Education is organizing a short video competition from 15.06.2023 to 09.07.2023 on MyGov platform, before commemoration of Third Anniversary of NEP, 2020 on 29.07.2023.
The link of the Short Video Competition is live on MyGov Platform at link: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/nep/
The JPEG file of the banner of the Competition in Hindi and English is attached below.
Also the open source file of the banner may be accessed at: - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GLdcbatgAFjYx-m-P0S1odMW8E3Q089X?usp=drive_link
International Summer School 2023
Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analyses in Social Science Research
24 – 28 July 2023
Summer School Workshop 2023
Research in Social Science: Theories, Methods, and Writing Skills
12-16 July, 2023
2 Days Basic Training Programme on
Human Rights
in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi
28-29 March 2023
Venue: Auditorium, G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj
NATIONAL SEMINAR (funded by ICSSR)
Tribal Religions and Freedom Struggle
2nd – 3rd MARCH 2023
The last date for abstract submission and registration will be 1st March 2023.
Concept Note and Themes
Tribals in India are diverse in their languages, cultures and living conditions. This diversity adds to the diversity of India. These diversities in beliefs nurture and guide their worldviews. Neighbouring groups and foreigners have constantly attacked their beliefs. Their religions have never been given due respect they deserve. Besides being labelled superstitious and wild, their belief systems have always been regarded as a significant factor for their so-called backwardness. Their religious lives have invariably been considered to be village affairs. For a long time, their religions have been misconstrued by their neighbours and foreigners as detrimental to human progress. Scholars have not sufficiently studied the roles played by tribal religions. This is particularly so in the context of the Indian freedom struggle.
SUB-THEMES:
Tribal religion, Tribal religious movements, Tribal political movements, Tribal rites of passage, Tribal festivals, Freedom struggle, Forest rights, Tribal religious leaders, Tribal freedom fighters, Tribal literature, Tribal folktales and songs, and other related themes
WHO CAN APPLY?
Faculties and scholars
SUBMISSION:
Send abstract in 200 words at gbpssi.seminar2023@gmail.com by 25th February 2023
Intimation of selected papers: 26th February 2023
REGISTRATION:
Last date of registration: 28th February 2023
Google Form: https://forms.gle/xZc7rzcf8CiUpAFq9
Bank Account: 86360100015189, Bank of Baroda, Nyaynagar, Allahabad
IFSC Code: BARB0DBNYAY
Rs. 500 (Faculties); Rs. 300 (Scholars)
Call for Papers
National Seminar on
India@75 years of Independence: Celebrating Unsung Women Freedom Fighters
December 27-28, 2022
Organised by: Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj, UP
Concept Note with Sub-themes
The proposed conference as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, (celebrating India’s Freedom after seventy-five years of independence) intends to celebrate the lesser known freedom fighters especially women whose contribution in India’s freedom struggle while very important but less discussed. The freedom struggle was successful owing to the popular base it had. It certainly included the thousands of men and women who were instrumental in driving the British away. India’s freedom struggle witnessed support from every nook and corner of the country. It thrived on the academic ground and flourished with the increased contribution of each and every member of Indian society. The history of India is full of the sacrifices made by common people as by the frontline leadership. As post-modernist approach to social sciences emphasises, there has always been a closer inter-linkage between knowledge and power. In the process of documentation and the hierarchy of narratives that dominate socio-political milieu; sacrifices and contributions of those who are at the margins, especially Dalitwomen, tribal women and women as a whole remained less celebrated.
International Winter School 2023
The Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute is offering a compendious winter school programme. It will be a certificate course to be offered by Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh which is a constituent institute of Allahabad University. The institute has well-versed faculty members with impeccable dedication to teaching and research. Since its establishment, it has had a reputation for having research on a spectrum of social science issues.
Themes and Structural Framework
The international winter school will offer two courses each of one week between 3rd January 2023 and 14th January 2023 with two independent modules.
(a) Research Methodology Workshop Focussing on Large-Scale Data Analysis (3rd January 2023 – 8th January 2023)
(b) Building Academic Writing Skills (9th January 2023 – 14th January 2023)
Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences: Ethnography, Narratives and Social Stories
28 November to 02 December 2022
Organised by Council for Social Development, New Delhi and G B Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj, A Constituent Institute of Allahabad University
Invite application for one week programme on Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences: Ethnography, Narratives and Social Stories
Last Date of Application: 20 November 2022
Duration:One Week
Venue: Council for Social Development, New Delhi
Lok Aradhana
29 September, 2022, 06:00 pm at G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi, Prayagraj
in Joint Aegis with Lok Evam Janjati Kala Evam Sanskriti Sansthan, Sanskriti Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh
National Seminar
Culture and Heroes
24-25 September, 2022
in Collaboration with Sahitya Akademi
Brainstorming on U.P. Development Review
Date and Time: 24-Aug-2022 at 10:00 am
Venue: Room No. 112, Yojna Bhawan, Lucknow.
The Brainstorming is organised by G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj in collaboration with Department of Planning & Department of Information and Public Relations, U.P.
Summer School On Development & Social Change
The Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute offers a compendious summer school programme. This summer school offers One Week Certificate Course on 4 major themes of vital importance for studies in development and social change. The course will impart training and guidance by its eminent faculties as well as renowned academicians from different prestigious institutions of the country. The course will follow an Online Mode.
Clusters/Themes
The summer school course offers 4 Certificate Courses each of one week from 16th May, 2022 to 28th June, 2022 with 4 independent modules
Cluster I: Democracy and Social Justice (16th May-23rd May, 2022)
Fee for the Course: Rs. 2000/-, Last Date of Registration- 14th May 2022
Cluster II: Sustainable Development of Rural Areas: Barriers, Threats, and Opportunities (30th May-6th June, 2022)
Fee for the Course: Rs. 2000/- (for UG/ PG/ Ph D. Scholars), Rs. 3000/- (for Working Professionals). Last Date of Registration- 28th May 2022
Cluster III: Research Methodology Workshop Focusing on Large Scale Data Analysis (13th June-18th June, 2022)
Fee for the Course: Rs. 3000/-, Last Date of Registration- 11th June, 2022
Cluster IV: Gender and Development (21st June-28th June, 2022)
Fee for the Course: Rs. 2000/-, Last Date of Registration- 19th June 2022
Navodit Lekhak Karyashala
A joint venture of Samajik Vimarsh and Samajiki
The Institute is organising a Navodit Lekhak Karyashala on 16-17 May, 2022. It is a joint venture of Council for Social Development, New Delhi and G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj.
MOU signed between Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj Central Tribal University, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj has signed an MoU with Central Tribal University, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh on December 01, 2021. The MoU focuses on exchange of faculty of social sciences and other faculties for specific durations. It also concentrates on interactions of doctoral students through student interaction / exchange programs. It will undertake joint research programs, research projects and other academic endeavours. Under this MoU both the organizations will also conduct joint seminars and workshops on current social issues as well as on issues of national importance.
Panel discussion on “Liberal Studies: A New Trajectory”
G. B. Pant Social Science Institute is launching a new course in Masters in Liberal Studies (MALS). To discuss the importance of this course in contemporary times and to throw light on its purpose and to sensitize the students, faculty and academia, the institute organized online Panel discussion on “Liberal Studies: A New Trajectory” on 23rd September, 2021. There were two panelists in the session. The panelists were Prof. Bishnu N. Mohapatra who is a Professor of Politics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Krea University and Prof. Salil Misra who is a professor in School of Liberal Studies, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Delhi. Prof. Mohapatra spoke on the topic “Liberal Studies and Creative Social Science and Prof. Salil Misra spoke on the topic Liberal Studies and Social Science”. Both the panelists are already involved with this course in their universities. The panelists discussed about the crisis of social science in today’s world and proposed a need of inter disciplinarity of social science disciplines and the trajectories to connect with humanities, art and culture to make younger generations more efficient so that they can deal with this complex world. They also narrated the career opportunities lying with this course. In fact this course is a nice blending of creativity, knowledge and career opportunities.
Foundation Day Celebrations
The Institute cordially invites you to join online lectures to be delivered as part of 41st Foundation Day celebrations.
September 10, 2021 6:00 pm IST
Special Lecture:
Tagore and Gandhi: Differing without Rancour
by Rudrangshu Mukherjee
Professor of History, Chancellor Ashoka University
September 11, 2021 :00 pm IST/6:30 am Chicago Time
36th G.B. Pant Memorial Lecture:
Debating Radical Cinema: The Film Society Movement in India
by Rochona Majumdar
Associate Professor, University of Chicago
Lectures will be delivered online via MS Team
Workshop on Mulya Pravah, 13-17 April, 2021
The G. B. Pant Social Science Institute is organizing a 5-days workshop entitled “Mulya Pravah”. The workshop has been organized for MBA (RD) and D. Phil students from 13 - 17 April, 2021. The workshop is developed on the guidelines of UGC. The objective of this workshop is intended to create awareness among the students about moral values and professional ethics. It will also help young professionals in conceptualizing values, understanding discourses on ethical issues and identifying the reasons for the violation of professional ethics.
Discussion on Book: Because India Comes First by Ram Madhav
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Jhusi organized a Book Discussion on 11th January, 2021 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. It was based on the book “Because India Comes First” written by Ram Madhav”. Ram Madhav ji is a thinker and Social Activist. The author was present to discuss about his book at the Instiute. The programme was organized both online mode and on campus. Honorable Chairman Prof. T. V. Kattimani welcomed the Chief Guest through virtual mode. Prof. Badri Narayan, Director, GBPSSI shared the vision of the institute. He said that Ram Madhav ji is a man who thinks, who writes and intervene in discourses and challenges of recent society. Dr. Kunal Keshri, Assistant Professor, GBPSSI introduced the author for the event. Professor Bhaskar Majumder discussed about the book in the session and stated that the book differs from conventional academic writings that covers vibrant phenomenon of current time. Shri Ram Madhav, the author of his book elaborated about the book saying that the book is a compilation of writings over several years and is written on the thought of ‘Rashtra Sarvopari (Nation is the Supreme Idea).’ He added that this book consist of 3 agenda items, that may be considered as underlying theme- Firstly, a strong democracy or Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Ramrajya’ where citizen voice prevails. Secondly, Social Democracy of Ambedkar and the thirdly, Gandhi- Vinoba – Deen Dayal’s concept of ‘Antyodaya’, an economic model. The Book discussion ended with vibrant Question- Answer session. Professor K. N. Bhatt proposed the Vote of thanks for the programme. Some of the eminent scholars like Prof. G. C. Rath, Dr. Archana Singh, Dr. Satendra Kumar, Dr. Chandraiah Gopani, Dr. Rewa Singh and academicians from University of Allahabad and its constituent colleges were also present in the book discussion. The book discussion was a ‘Meet the Author’ programme that provided opportunities to the students
