Dr. Ambedkar’s Global Vision:

The Emerging Knowledge Society in 21st

Century

Date

March 7 - 9, 2016

Organised By:

Babasaheb Bhimrao

Ambedkar University,

Lucknow, (U.P.) India

And Co-Sponsored by

ICSSR, New Delhi

International Seminar

Patron: Prof. R. C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor,

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

International Seminar

Dr. Ambedkar’s Global Vision:

The Emerging Knowledge Society in 21st Century

Date: March 7-9, 2016

Venue: University Auditorium, Babasaheb

Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

(U.P.) India

Organizing Secretary

Prof. Ripu Sudan Singh Department of Political Science

School for Ambedkar Studies

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, 226025

Email: ripusudans@gmail.com

Contact No. 9415153001

Concept note Twenty first Century is emerging as a knowledge society where knowledge as the upholder, carrier, inventor and creator

of truth will finally survive and the future global society will take a positive shape accordingly. The debate between Idea

and Matter is as old as the emergence of human being in this universe. The debate now seems to be almost settled and

a kind of convergence has emerged that both influence each other. Here, Buddha’s statement helps understand the

whole debate when he talks about four stages of development through which an individual, community, society or

nation-state passes. It is as follows;

Dr. Ambedkar was fully aware that a large population in India was in deep darkness or was placed into darkness and all

the doors were tightly closed for any light to sneak into. He himself underwent through that horrific experiences and

could manage to get the light he was desperately looking for. But he was not confined to his own well-being but wanted

to extend it to all those who were under perpetual darkness, ignorance, servitude, dependence and grief. As Buddha

said that ‘I am not a liberator but a path shower. Emancipation is your individual effort.’ Following the same

tradition, Dr. Ambedkar set himself as a path shower to millions of people for liberation and light. Dr. Ambedkar could

discover the truth of life and wanted to share it with the depressed sections in the world.

In his monumental work on Buddha and his Dhamma, he interpreted the whole concept of Dhamma scientifically,

critically and objectively. Way back in 1935 he declared that ‘I am born a Hindu but I will not die Hindu.’ But it

took more than 31 years to embrace Buddhism and finally setting himself free from an old fold of faith. He could

discover the doctrine which would lead human being to light and enlightenment. He made a novel interpretation of

Dhamma. His dhamma was godless, soulless and relative. His dhamma was promising emancipation in this world and

not after this world. He did not perceive anything after death and questioned very critically the basis of almost all the

religions of the world. He knew that mere philosophy will not serve the purpose as the social, economic and political

fabrics were highly complicated and were kept intact since time immemorial through different institutions, rules,

regulations, customs, traditions, faiths etc. The battle against the old, reactionary and gruesome system was multiple and

various methods were required to shake the system initially before it is finally dismantled and destroyed.

Dr. Ambedkar’s visions were not narrow, sectarian, identity, state or nation centred. He had a world vision where like

Buddha, Marx and Gandhi he wanted to liberate the entire humanity to lead them from light to more light or in

modern sense leading them to a knowledge society. Knowledge society is the enlightened society where there would

not be any discrimination based on gender, caste, religion and national identities. Dr. Ambedkar could be compared

with Galileo or Copernicus who discovered the truth about this planet. He was a discoverer of social realities and

inventor of the methods of social change and transformations.

He has been interpreted as a liberator, law maker, constitution framer, human rights upholder, a keen

journalist, jurist and finally an institution builder. The list is endless. Now the question arises what were the

factors which led Ambedkar to do so many things at a time. The present seminar is an attempt to travel through past,

dig the present and build the path for future discourse where a knowledge society is going to emerge. What would be

the nature, shape, dynamics and goals of the emerging knowledge society in the light of Ambedkar’s probing ideas.

How dr. Ambedkar’s ideas have helped and contributed in creation of a possible knowledge society. What could be

the possible hurdles and how those have to be taken care of?

Sub-theme: Intellectual Foundation and Engagement

Conception of History

Reason, Rationality and Science

Economic Perception and the Material World

Social Consciousness and Change

Revolution and Counter Revolution

Power Discourse and Political Structure

Manifestation and Relevance of Religion

Governance and Public Policies

India in the Post-Colonial and Globalised World

Transforming Self and Society

The World of His Vision

Critical Analysis of Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision in the wake of the

emergence of Knowledge Society in 21st Century

Guidelines for Paper Submission

Both soft and hard copy of the full- length paper can be submitted to the Organising Secretary of

the Seminar (soft copy through e-mail: internationalseminarbbau2015@gmail.com and hard

copy of the full length paper submitted vie post to the Organising Secretary.

Abstract send within 300 words with three to five key words and full length paper within 4000

words with the following style:

All in Times New Roman

Cover page- Title font size 14, all capital letter; author’s name (Bold) and institutional

affiliation- font size 12, upper/lower case; e-mail & mobile no.

Line spacing- 1.5 Space.

Main paper from page 2: Sub headings- Font size 11, Initial capital; 1.5 space.

Name of the sub–theme under which paper is submitted.

Important Dates

Last date for receiving the abstract January 20, 2016

Intimation of acceptance of abstract for presentation January 25, 2016

Last date for intimation of travel plan by outside Participants January 30,

2016

Last date of the Registration February 10 , 2016

Last date for submission of Full Paper February 15 , 2016

An edited book is proposed to be published which would include selected papers of the seminar.

For Any Inquiry Contact Mr. Anil Kumar- 09889171827

& Mr. Anand Singh- 09044471565

Email- internationalseminarbbau2015@gmail.com

Registration Fee (Non–Refundable & Non-Residential)

Category of Participants Registration Fee:

Research Scholar Rs. 2000/-

Faculty Rs. 3000/

Foreign Scholar/ Faulty $ 150/-

Note: No accommodation and No TA will be provided to the delegates.

Only registered delegates are entitled to participate in the seminar.

No on the spot registration will be done.

No registration after the last date i.e. 10 Feb, 2016.

Registration Fee covers seminar kit/bag, lunch and refreshment for all the

Registered Delegates.

Outside delegates will be provided lunch & Dinner only for all the three days.

Outside delegates will have to make accommodation arrangement in nearby

hotels on payment basis on their own.

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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

Dr. Ambedkar’s Global Vision: The Emerging Knowledge Society in 21st Century

Date: March 7-9, 2016

Organized by

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow and Co-Sponsored by

ICSSR, New Delhi

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How to Reach

Lucknow is well connected by air/railways/roads. The delegates may make their

own arrangements to reach the venue. No TA is admissible. The University is

located about 10 km away (30 minutes approx.) from the Lucknow Charbagh

Railway Station and 5 km away (10 minutes approx.) from Choudhary Charan

Singh Airport (Amausi), Lucknow. Taxis and auto- rickshaws are easily available

there to reach the University.

Organising Committee

Prof. Sartik Bagh

Dr. Shashikant Pandey

Dr. Preety Choudhary

Dr. D. K Yadav

Dr. Siddhrth Mukerjee

Dr. Surender Meher

Dr. Afifa

Dr. Anil Kumar

Dr. Pradeep Singh

Mr. Anand Pratap Singh (Research Scholar)

Mr. Ram bachan (Research Scholar)

Mr. Rajiv Kumar Prajapati (Research Scholar)

Mr. Upendra Kumar (Research Scholar)

Mrs. Shaifali Singh (Research Scholar)

Mr. Abhay Singh (Research Scholar)

Ms. Indu (Research Scholar)

Mr. Rajiv Sagar (Research Scholar)

Ms. Deepti Singh (Research Scholar)

Mr. Rohit Kumar (Research Scholar)

Mr. Prem Kumar (Research Scholar)

Mr. Ajay Pathak (Research Scholar)

Mr. Sandeep Aditya (Research Scholar)

About Lucknow and the Adjoining Places

Delegates and participants visiting Lucknow may have options to visit several important historical places in Lucknow and adjoining Lucknow. The entire region is very rich in terms of culture, history, nature and religion. All the places are well connected with rail and roads. Temperature at Lucknow and adjoing places in the month of April is expected to be around 30‐37 0 C. The brief detail is as follow;

Lucknow city is legendary for its Adab and Tehzeeb (cultural refinement), and is also associated with its

legendary hospitality, leisurely moods of life, fabled edifices steeped in history, world renowned cuisine and

exquisite Sham-e-Avadh. Tremors of time have not effaced Lucknow of its cultural heritage and traditions, which

once contributed in creating the city incomparable in its times. As the 18th century seat of the Nawabs of Avadh,

Lucknow flourished becoming an important political and cultural centre, rivaling Delhi in its patronage to art and

literature. It was during this time that culture and architecture synthesized emerging in a distinct form, now so

typical to the Lucknow culture. Musicians and dancers flocked to Lucknow giving birth to new musical forms and

instruments under the patronage of the royalty. Art forms like Kathak, Thumri, Khayal, Dadra, Qawalis, Ghazals

and Shero Shairi saw their finest hour. In this era, major stress was laid on even minor details like the art of

dressing, apparels (libaas) and jewelry–all symbolic of a genteel lifestyle. The legacy of the exquisite embroidery

still lives on with equal zest in today's modern era. Culinary skills, too, reached heights of excellence as the

nawabs were not only gracious hosts but also extremely fond of good nutritious food. Thus, the skillful art of slow

cooking emerged. The royalty of Avadh was also famous for indulging in extravagant pastimes like elephant and

rooster fights and kite flying, a game that still evokes passionate involvement among the flyers and the bystanders

alike. The field of architecture saw re-interpretation of the existing styles and experimentation in the fusion of the

occidental and the oriental style of architecture. The magnificent edifices standing proudly among the

architectural skyline of the city are living examples of the na wab's architectural ingenuity. Modern Lucknow,

spread evenly on both sides of river Gomti, is a perfect blend of the ancient with the modern, as many glitzy

shopping arcades coexist with the old monuments. The greatest attraction of Lucknow, where the past jostles

with the present is its unique ability to achieve harmony amidst disorder and to assimilate the new into the old.

Kanpur: Widely known as the Manchester of the East, it is one of the oldest industrial townships of North India. It is

known as the Economic and Industrial Capital of Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Leather City as it contains one of the

largest and finest tanneries in India and in South Asia. It is only 80 km away from Lucknow.

Allahabad: A city of many dimensions is what befits a description of Allahabad. In addition to being a major pilgrimage

centre, the city has played an important part in the formation of modern India. Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma,

the creator god, chose a land for 'Prakrishta Yajna'. This land, at the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and

Saraswati, blessed by gods, came to be known as 'Prayag' or 'Allahabad'. Foreseeing the sanctity of the place, Lord Brahma

also called it as 'Tirth Raj' or 'King of all pilgrimage centres.' The Scriptures - Vedas and the great epics - Ramayana and

Mahabharata, refer to this place as Prayag. Centuries followed. Allahabad became the headquarters of North Western

Provinces, after being shifted from Agra. Well preserved relics of the British impact includes the Muir College and the All Saints Cathedral.Many important events in India's struggle for freedom, took place here - the emergence of the first Indian

National Congress in 1885, the beginning of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violence movement in 1920. It is only 200 km from

Lucknow.

Ayodhya: Ayodhya is located on the right bank of the river Sarayu, 150 km from Lucknow. This town is closely associated

with Rama, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. According to the Ramayana, the city is 9,000 years old, and was founded

by Manu, the first man in the Vedas, and law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries, it was the capital for the Surya dynasty,

of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king. At the time it was known as Kaushaldesa.

Nainital: Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural

resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of ' Lake District ' of India . The most prominent of the lakes

is Naini lake ringed by hills . Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar ,

Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sattal and Naukuchiatal . Nainital’s unending expense of scenic beauty is

nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature. It is 375 Km from Lucknow.

Varanasi : Banaras, the holy city of India is widely popular as Varanasi. Banaras is known as the oldest living city in the

world. Banaras city is the culture capital of India. This Banaras place became the center for fairs and festivals by virtue of

their cultural and religious importance. Festivals are celebrated almost every month. The celebration symbolizes life at its

best with the dedication of Banaras beliefs. It is the holiest city in Hinduism and has been a place of pilgrimage for

thousands of years. The city is presided over by the god Shiva, and rests on the banks of the Ganges River.

The importance site in Varanasi is the shrine of Lord Kashi Vishwanath. It is the holiest shrine in the city, and is one of

twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva. These are shrines where people worship Shiva in the form of "lingam of light". The original

shrine was destroyed, but this is a reconstruction built in 1780. Its culture is greatly associated with the river's religious

traditions. It has been the symbol for Hindu renaissance and devotion to the gods. People believed that the Ganges

River has the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Many festivals are celebrated in high spirits. A huge number of

foreigners visit the place in order to witness the significance of each fair. It is 320 km from Lucknow.

Dudhwa National Park : The Dudhwa National Park is a national park in the Terai of Uttar Pradesh, India, and

covers an area of 490.3 km2 (189.3 sq mi), with a buffer zone of 190 km2 (73 sq mi). It is part of the Dudhwa

Tiger Reserve. It is located on the Indo-Nepal border in the Lakhimpur Kheri District, and has buffer of reserved

forest areas on the northern and southern sides. It represents one of the few remaining examples of a highly

diverse and productive Terai ecosystem, supporting a large number of endangered species, obligate species of tall

wet grasslands and species of restricted distribution. Major attractions of Dudhwa National Park are the Tigers

and Swamp Deer (population over 1,600). ‘Billy’ Arjan Singh successfully hand-reared and reintroduced zoo-

born tigers and leopards into the wilds of Dudhwa. Some rare species inhabit the park. Hispid Hare, earlier

thought to have become extinct, was rediscovered here in 1984.

Jim Corbett Park: Corbett Park is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas has a tiger population of around

160, which makes this park as the last and the most important bastion of this endangered species in India.

Corbett Park’s 1318.54 square kilometers of virgin forest and jungle are home to numerous other species of

fauna. The rich biodiversity of the park is a perfect place for bird enthusiasts; the area is considered one of the

best bird-watching areas in India, with some 600 species having been sighted in the park. The different habitat

types of Corbett Park i.e. mountains, Sal forests, chaurs (grasslands), khair-sissoo forests, and rivers have their

distinct assemblage of plants. More than 600 species of birds, trees, shrubs, herbs, bamboos, grasses, climbers

and ferns have been identified in the Corbett Park. The most visible trees found in Corbett Park are Sal, Sissoo

and Khair. Many other species that contribute to the diversity are found scattered throughout the Corbett park.

Chir Pine is the only conifer of the Park and is found on ridge-tops. The upper reaches near Kanda ridge have

Oak growing, which is essentially a Himalayan species. Other major tree species seen in and around Corbett

park are Bel, Kusum, Mahua, Bakli.