Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s 200th Birth Anniversary To Be Marked With National Seminar In Mumbai
Mumbai: The Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS) and the College of Social Work (Empowered Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, have announced a one-day national seminar to commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of eminent social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. The event, titled "Jyotirao Phule’s Vision and Contemporary India: Revisiting Equality, Justice and Social…
Mumbai: A national seminar commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule is set to take place on October 16 at Nirmala Niketan campus. Organized by the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism and the College of Social Work, the event aims to explore Phule's social philosophy through various thematic sessions.
The first session will delve into Phule's ideas on religion, rationality, and social reform, focusing on critiques of religious orthodoxy and the relevance of Satyashodhak thought in contemporary society. The second session will address the rights of marginalized communities, discussing social exclusion, access to resources, rights-based developmental approaches, and community empowerment.
Patrons Advocate Irfan Engineer and Dr. Lidwin Dias will join Dr. Sandhya Mhatre, the convener, in guiding the seminar. Organizing committee members include Dr. Saman Afroz, Dr. Sameer Mohite, Dr. Virochan Raote, Neha Dabhade, and Farhat Khan. Interested parties can reach out to the organizers via email for more information.
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