Dr. Ambedkar's Global Vision

13 Pages·2016·1.61 MB·English

International Seminar

Date

March 7 - 9, 2016

Dr. Ambedkar’s Global Vision:

T he Emerging Knowledge Society in 21st

Century

Organised By:

Babasaheb Bhimrao

Ambedkar University, Patron: Prof. R. C. Sobti,

Vice-Chancellor,
Luc know, (U.P.) India
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
And Co-Sponsored by

ICSSR, New Delhi
International Seminar

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

st
21 Century

Date: March 7-9, 2016

Organizing Secretary
Prof. Ripu Su dan Singh
Department of Political Science

School for Ambedkar Studies
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, 226025
Email: ripusudan [email protected]
Contact No. 9415153001

Venue: University Auditorium, Babasaheb
Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

(U.P.) India
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 deb ate 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 mo numental 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. Ambe dkar’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 wh ich 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: [email protected] 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.

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

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

For Any Inquiry Contact Mr. Anil Kumar- 09889171827
& Mr. Anand Singh- 09044471565
Email- [email protected]
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.
PDF version of Registration Form can be downloaded from website
http://bbau.ac.in
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

Dr. Ambedkar’s Global Vision:

The Emerging Knowledge Society in 21st Century

Date: Mar ch 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.