Venue : Tumkur UniversityTumakuru, Karnataka

Annual Conference

Indigenisation of Social Sciences in IndiaIndigenisation of Social Sciences in India

Date :December 13, 14,

and 15, 2019

About Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad (RSVP)

Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad (RSVP) founded in 2008, duly registered in

New Delhi under the National Registrar Societies Act 1860, is a national scholarly

association devoted to the cause of learning, revising and reconstructing the

subjects of social sciences in consonance with classical Indian thought and

philosophy. In a threadbare introspection and deliberations conducted by 100

renowned Indian Social Scientists in Rambhau Mahalagi Prabodhini, Mumbai in

2008, it was observed that despite several decades of independence from

colonialism ‘intellectual servitude’ still permeates the academic arena of our

country. Whether it is economics or sociology, history or politics, the

predominance of Eurocentric premises, assumptions and philosophical

postulates have led to large scale mimicry in teaching and research, which often

are irrelevant to Indian socio-cultural realities. Unfortunately, despite India’s rich

tradition of indigenous knowledge, the concepts of social sciences and the ideas

related to the various disciplines have not been based upon it. Indian values,

philosophy and culture are scarcely reflected in the subjects of social sciences and

nor has social sciences holistically contributed in generating a spirit of national

pride. Therefore, it was unanimously decided to create RSVP in order to address

these issues through a proper reorientation of social sciences which could cater to

the structural dynamics and functional subtleties of Indian society in particular

and the world at large. Ever since, RSVP has been engaging seriously in

augmenting the reversal of the analytical gaze, which hitherto has been from the

west to the east and normally privileges the former. In its attempt to strengthen the

indigenization base of social sciences in India, RSVP has been organizing

conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia and intellectual appeals across the

country. RSVP engages in fostering collection, interpretation, analysis and

dissemination of data on social science resources and also promotes native

scholarship to galvanize the nation building process. Linking social sciences

knowledge effectively to public policies and local needs in order to improve the

quality of people’s lives, is also its major purported aim.

Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad(Registered Under Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860,

NO. District East/Society/1861/2017) www.rsvpindia.org

in association withTumkur University,

Tumakuru, Karnataka

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“We owe a lot to the ancient Indians, teaching us how to count. Without which most modern scientific discoveries

would have been impossible.” – Albert Einstein.

India is one of the ancient civilizations in the world, spanning a period of more than 4000 years, and witnessing the fusion of

several customs and traditions. These customs and traditions reflect the rich culture and heritage of the country. Sages, seers,

scholars and scientists have contributed a lot in upholding the glory of this land. It is dismaying that most of these ground

breaking accomplishments are still unknown to most of the people. Renowned universities like Nalanda and Takshashila

were great achievements of ancient India in the field of education. India is an abode of many religious sects, cultures,

languages and many ethnic groups. Most of the languages in India owe their indebtedness to Sanskrit which is one of the

oldest languages of the world and the literature produced in that language is a treasure house of knowledge.

Notwithstanding the above, concept of development and policy planning in India since independence have been largely

molded by ideas and ideals borrowed from the West. This influence can be witnessed in the economic, political and socio

cultural sphere. Excessive dependence on western ideology has not only resulted in the creation of hybrid identity, but also

given rise to fragmentary and centrifugal tendency inimical to the building up of stable and prosperous Rashtra. Rather than

contesting the 'universalist' claims of Eurocentric concepts, categories and constructs, much of our social sciences literature

has drawn uncritically from them. The dependency syndrome in the academia is doubtless, structural and psychological due

to our historical experience of external invasions and colonization. While the Mughal and Turkish invaders destroyed our

pre-eminent centres of knowledge, burnt down libraries and universities, the British developed an education system designed

to “frame” Indian mind in the colonial mould.

Eventually, the natives began to revere the West and think worse of themselves in terms of Orientalist concepts. In an attempt

to develop an alternative analytical framework rooted in Indian systems of thought and values, the Rasthtriya Samaj Vigyan

Parishad was founded. The RSVP in collaboration with Tumkur University, Karnataka, proposes to hold its 4th Annual

Conference on ‘Indegenization of Social Sciences’ from 13th -15th December 2019. The Parishad aims to provide a unique

platform for academicians, young researchers, students, area specialists and subject experts to work collectively towards

contextualizing and indigenization of social sciences research in the country based on Indian literature, philosophy and

spirituality relevant to entire humankind.

Sub-themesThe conference would comprise the following sub-themes. The Sub-themes are not exclusive but merely suggestive to help

open-up broader horizons of research, papers alluding to related issues would also be included.

About Tumkur University Tumkur University, established in the year 2004, has gained significance as one of the young universities in the country and has been recognized as an institution of higher learning at par with high profile national institutions. It is a State University, established to cater to the educational needs of Tumakuru and neighbouring districts where the majority of students hail from the rural background. Ever since its inception, the University has been witnessing tremendous growth in the development of its academic profile and infrastructural facilities. Within a short span of thirteen years, the University has been successful in being recognized as an Institute of National Eminence by the UGC. The gleaming history of the University owes its glory also to eminent scientists, Nobel Laureates, Spiritual Leaders including the 14th Dalai Lama who have visited the University. Our students and faculty have also been immensely benefited by their interaction with scientists like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and several other thinkers and educationists

About Tumakuru City

Tumakuru, a land is also known as Land of Coconut (Kalpatharu). Tumakauru is a land whose countryside is dotted with temples, each narrating stories of divine grace. Tumkur, presently known as Tumakuru situated to the north west of Bangalore at arround 65 km, well connected with rail, road and air. The nearest airport to Tumkur is Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore which is around 90 km from the city. Tumkur hosts India's first mega food park, a project of the ministry of food processing. The India Food Park was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014.

About the Conference

F Demographic Dividends: Issues and ChallengesF Over - Monetarism and its Impact: Indian ScenarioF Traditional Indian Economic SystemF Caste based occupation: Problems and ProspectusF Value based traditional agriculture and industrial

productsF Traditional Land Ownership in IndiaF Traditional food and marketing managementF Self – Help Groups and Economic empowermentF Localization and GlobalizationF Class ica l approaches for Moder n Business

ManagementKautilya’s Arthasastra: Relevance to Social SciencesF Concept of StateF Taxation systemF Mandal TheoryF Strategy and Security

F I nd igenous C onc e p t s a nd Pe r spec t ive s o f Developments (Indian Perspective)

F Strengthening of Social Sciences in Education SystemF Indigenization: Key to Self-Sufficiency and Strategic

CapabilityF Teaching and Research in Social Sciences in India: An

AppraisalF Sustainable development: Traditional Practices in

IndiaF Globalization and IndigenizationF Sustainable Development: Indian perspectiveF Exploring scientific Vedic past of India for sustainable

development.F Contemporary social Issues: Solutions

F Social work: issues and challengesF Kutumba Prabodhan: S t rengthening the

Traditional Family SystemF Vasudhaiv Kutumbakm: A Global Perspective of

WellbeingF Indigenization of sociology/anthropology in India.F Emergence of Westernized Elite and its impact on

India SocietyF Impact of modern technology on contemporary

Indian ethos and value systemF Participative and inclusive societyF Impact of British rule on Indian SocietyF Community Development and Nationality

Indigenization: Conceptual dimensions and praxis Indigenization of Social work and Social Sciences

Indigenization of Economics, Commerce and Business F Indian Traditional Panchayat System: Principles and Customs

F Culture and Nationality: Indian PerspectiveF Indicators of Good Governance and Public welfareF Caste, Conflicts and SocietyF Caste based political movements and its impact on

Indian National UnityF Role of Social Sciences in Nation Building

Sanathan Indian Tradition: Holistic VisionF Social Sciences in Ancient Indian LiteratureF Mahatma Gandhi and Social SciencesF Ancient Indian Scientific Knowledge and its impact

on social sciencesF Transfer of Vedic sciences and technology from

East (Bharat) to (West Europe).F Yoga and EnlightenmentF Gurukul system in New IndiaF Spirituality and Materialism

Swaraj: Concept and Connotations

Abstract/full paper must contain the name of the author/s, title of the paper, complete address, email id and mobile number,

and registration fee payment details.

Citation and references should comply with the APA style of referencing. Submission must be in MS-Word format with all

four sides one inch margin. Should be typed Calibri (Body) with a letter font size of 11, paper title in 16 and all sub-headings

in 12. Keep line spacing at 1.15. Participants will be encouraged to send paper in any Indian Languages. However, abstract

must be in either English or in Hindi. For further queries kindly contact: rsvptumkur2019@gmail.com or

rameshcsalian@gmail.com

Submission guidelines

Publication Opportunities

F All the papers that are accepted for conference presentation having duly completed the registration process

will be published in an electronic medium (CD) in the form of “Compendium of Papers” bearing an ISBN

Number.

F Select papers emerging out of double-blind review process & fulfilling submission requirements will be

published with an ISBN number in the form of a book.

Category Amount in Rs

RSVP Life Members 1000=00

Faculty and Others 1500=00 (including

publication charges)

Research Scholars 600=00

Students 250=00

Registration Fee

(Registration fee includes a conference kit, boarding and lodging facilities)

Payment MethodDemand Draft in favour of:

•. Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad, 4th Annual Conference, payable at Tumkur

Online Payment:

Beneficiary : Organising Secretary, Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad, 4th Annual conference.

Bank : State Bank of India

Branch : Tumkur University Campus Branch, BH Road, Tumakuru

A/C Number : 38838690477

IFSC : SBIN0040850

Important Dates Receipt of the duly filled in registration form : November 28, 2019

Submission of Abstract : 20th November, 2019

28th November, 2019Submission of Full Paper :

Please use the following email for submission of abstracts/papers or conference related enquiries : rsvptumkur2019@gmail.com

F In case of multiple authors, at least one author must register. Only the registered author will receive the certificate. Certificates will be issued to all the authors of the paper only against the registration by all the authors.

F If an author submits two papers, both the paper must be registered separately.

F Hospitality and accommodation will be provided by the organizers from evening of 12th December, 2019 to evening of 15th December, 2019. PDF version of Registration Form can be downloaded from our website www.rsvpindia.org

Conference Advisory CommitteeChief Patrons

Prof. P V Krishna Bhatt - Chancellor, Central University of Orissa, Former MLC, Council Member,

ICSSR, New Delhi.Prof. Y S Siddegowda - Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University, TumakuruProf. A D N Bajpai - President, Rastriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad, New DelhiDr. Sheela Rai - General Secretary, RSVP, President-Indian Society of Gandhian Studies & Member

Khadi Gyamodyog Commission, Mumbai.

Conference Secretary/Convener : Dr. Ramesh Salian, Tumkur University, Tumkur, KarnatakaConference Joint Secretary : Sri. H M Krishna, Government Arts College, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Conference National Advisory Committee

Prof.SPM Tripathi, Vice President, RSVP, New Delhi, Professor Political Science, DDU University, GorakhpurProf. Sushma Yadav, Vice-Chancellor, Shaheed Bhagat Phool Singh Women University, Sonepat,

Haryana,Council Member, UGCProf. Rajkumar Bhatia, Former Professor of Economics, Delhi University Vice President , Antar Rashtriya Sahyog

Parshad, New Delhi.,Prof. Ashwini K Mahapathra, Vice President, RSVP, Professor of Political Science and International Studies, Jawaharlal

Nehru University,. Member ICSSR, New Delhi. Prof. G .Gopal Reddy, Council Member International Political Science Association, Professor of Political Science,

Member UGC, New Delhi.Prof.Ganga Naik, Registrar, Tumkur University, TumakuruProf. P Paramashivaiah, Professor of Commerce, Tumkur UniversityProf. Govind K Sharma, Treasurer, RSVP, KotlaDr. Sanjay Satyarthi, Secretary, RSVP, Council Member, ICSSR, New DelhiDr. Harimohan Sharma, Secretary, RSVP, New DelhiDr. K K oja, Secretary, RSVP, New Delhi.Dr. Balwan Gautham, RSVP, New Delhi.Dr. Depthi Kumari, RSVP, PatnaProf. Amar Jeev Lochan, RSVP, New Delhi.Dr. Nardendra Koshti, RSVP, New Delhi.Dr. Vaidehi Daftardar, RSVP, New Delhi.Prof. G Parashuram, Tumkur UniversityDr.R G Sharathchandra, Tumkur University.

Organising SecretaryDr.Ramesh Salian, MA, MPhil, PhDCoordinator, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Tumkur University, Tumakuru,- 572103, Karnataka .Cell phone: 9481266917. Email: rsvptumkur2019@gmail.com, / rameshcsalian@gmail.com

Contact/Paper Submission/

Joint Organising SecretaryH M Krishna, MA, (PhD)Assistant Professor in Political Sciences, Government Arts College Bengaluru, Karnataka. Cell phone: 9741819819, rsvptumkur2019@gmail.com.

1. Name :

2. Subject :

3. Designation& Address :

4. Email id :

5. Cell phone number :

6. Nature of Delegate / Paper Presenter / Organiser / Resource Personparticipation :

7. Title of the paper :

8. Co-author :

9. Accommodation : Required Not required

10. Details of fee paid :

11. Date of arrival &departure :

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REGISTRATION FORMREGISTRATION FORM

Date: Signature

Contact : Dr.Ramesh Salian, MA, MPhil, PhD, Conference Organising Secretary, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, 572103, Karnataka.

Cell phone: 9481266917. Email: rsvptumkur2019@gmail.com, / rameshcsalian@gmail.com

Demand Draft in favour of : Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad, 4th Annual Conference, payable at Tumkur,

Online Payment: Beneficiary: Organising Secretary, Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad, 4thAnnualconference.

Bank: State Bank of India,

Branch: Tumkur University Campus Branch, BH Road, Tumakuru,

A/C Number: 38838690477, IFSC: SBIN0040850

Date : December 13, 14, and 15, 2019

Venue : Tumkur UniversityTumakuru, Karnataka