Inauguration of 45th Indian Social Science Congress in association with BSACIST

The inaugural ceremony of XLV Indian Social Science Congress held at B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) on March 28 10.00 AM at its Vandalur campus in Chennai. Environment, Energy and Health as its focal theme. The program was started with Tamil Thai Valthu.

Dr. T. Harinarayana, organizing secretary formally welcomed all the dignitaries present on the dais and participants from various parts of the country, colleagues & students. He mentioned about the significance of Indian Social Science Congress and its aims about bringing together a group of researchers from all over India. Prof. D. M. Diwakar, General Secretary Indian Social Science Academy, described the aim of the congress. He emphasized on the scientific inquiry is the solution for the entire problem in the society.

Following new publications were released during the inaugural function of XLV ISSC; 1. Human Future in Digital era (Chief Guest), 2. Social Science Abstract vol.45,2022 (President), 3. Souvenir of XLV Indian Social Science Congress (Chancellor)

Indian Social Science Academy Silver Jubilee P.V.Sukhatme Gold Medal is awarded to Sri P.Sainath for his outstanding contribution to scientific understanding and solutions of problems of hunger, perennial poverty, unemployment and sufferings of people of democratic republic of India. He thanked Indian Social Science Academy for giving this prestigious award in the name of P.V.Sukhatme famous Indian statistician and pioneer in applying random sampling methods in agricultural statistics and in biometry and influential in the establishment of the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute.

The senior journalist of NDTV Ravish Kumar was awarded with ‘BASANT SARKAR GOLD MEDAL’ for upholding and promoting democratic values of equality, freedom and fraternity through honest and scientific journalism fearlessly and boldly. He also thanked Indian Social Science Academy for giving the prestigious award during the congress.

Prof. Dr. Mahadhavan Nair Rajeevan, the former Secretary of Ministry of Earth and Atmospheric sciences, Government of India inaugurated and delivered the inaugural address of the 45th Indian Social Science Congress. He congratulated the Social Science Academy and BSA Crescent Institute for choosing the focal theme Environment, Energy and Health. He focused on the importance of Social science in order to formulate effective solution for society. He said social science can play important role in the entire field by a multidisciplinary approach and social sciences and natural sciences are closely related. He suggested to Government of India to include and involve one social scientist in the big research projects by DST and CSIR.

Dr.G.Parthasarathy, President of Indian Social Science Academy gave his Presidential address on the topic of “ Minerals- Materials from Nature , and for Nature : Society, Environment and Energy/ Circular Economy. He began his talk by addressing the gatherings and spoke about ISSA and Chinese academy of sciences. He spoke about the Importance of Health by quoting the saying “ Noyatra Vaazhve Kuraivatra Selvam” and further he spoke about the circular Economy and health. He shared few examples from Mineral-World in improving the environmental (Health) conditions and improving the energy needs of our Nation. He said that our Mother Earth has about 4300 Mineral species. Bob Hazen coined the term “Mineral Evolution “. He used this term in the sense of an irreversible sequence of events leading to increasingly complex and diverse assemblages of minerals. He then spoke about Clay Minerals, especially a group of phyllosillicates of tetrahedral (T) and octahedral (O) has its applications in drug carrier and delivery, support for catalyst and fillers for polymeric matrices.

The inaugural function felicitated by Dr. A. Peer Mohamed, Vice Chancellor Dr. A. Azad, Registrar BSA Crescent institute of Science and Technology. In the end, Dr. Raja Hussain, Additional offered a vote of thanks to all the invited guests and participants for gracing the occasion by their solemn presence. He also thanked Indian Social science Academy for providing all kind of support to conduct such congress in the Crescent Institute.

Day – 1 (28.03.2022)

The 45th Indian Social Science Congress was successfully inaugurated on March 28th, 2022. On this historic occasion, the Indian Social Science Academy, as well as dignitaries from the B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, were present. publications were also released. Approximately 500 abstracts were received as a response of the outpouring support from our delegates across the country.

 

 

 

 

Day 1 – Report

Day – 2 (29.03.2022)

Dr. Gufran Baig of the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus, spoke on the “Physics of Air Quality and Climate Change” which was a delightful start to the day. It was a truly eye-opening experience.

 

 

Dr.Rajinder Chaudhary, Former Professor, Dept. of Economics- MD University (Haryana), delivered a rousing address on how conventional farming adversely impacts the environment, energy, and health, suggesting to focus on self-reliant organic farming contributes to protection.

 

 

Prof. Dr. P. Kaliraj, Vice Chancellor of Bharathiyar University – Coimbatore, discusses the WHO’s Triple Billion Targets, the impact of Industry 4.0 on work, as well as the impact of digital technology on jobs. It was a fantastic session that brought attention of emerging technologies.

 

 

Parallel sessions on diverse topics are being held as national seminars and workshops at BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology as part of the 45th Indian Social Science Congress.

 

 

 

 

Day 2 – Report

Day – 3 (30.03.2022)

It’s a magnificent day that began with a session on Sustainable Building Architecture by Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor – Anna University, Chennai.

 

 

Dr. Santosh K Kar, Former Professor School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, spoke about bettering the health of our citizens and preventing environmental degradation.

 

 

Dr. Sankar Kumar Nath, Department of Geology & Geophysics, IIT Kharagpur, led a fascinating debate on Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment of India.

 

 

V.N.Bhoraskar, Adjunct & Senior Professor –Dept.of Physics, S.P. Pune University, delivered a brilliant talk on waste water treatment and environmental pollution analysis using radiation technology with a focus on human health.

 

 

 

Prof. Shakeed Ahmed, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, presented a nature-conscious discourse on ground water conservation.

 

Dr. Sudha Bhoraskar, Retd.Professor, Dept.of Physics, S.P.Pune University, led a mind-blowing discussion on Plasma Application for Municipal Waste Management with Energy as a By-Product.

 

 

Day 3 of the 45th Indian Social Science Congress continuing with the thoughtful and delightful sessions of numerous parallel seminars at B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.

 

 

 

 

An Indian Journalist, Shri. P. Sainath, gives an interesting and informative speech on “Journalism as a Social Science.” It was genuinely an eye-opening moment.

 

 

Day 3 – Report

Day – 4 (31.03.2022)

It is a splendid morning with a dynamic speaker, Dr.A.Venu Gopal, Director, CSIR-NPI, Delhi who spoke on “Metrology for Societal Applications”

 

 

Brigadier P.Ganesham, VSM (Retd.), Founder President – Palle Srujana delivered a remarkable discussion on the Impact of Grassroots Creativity on “Environment, Energy, and Health,” with the intent of giving village innovations a voice, visibility, and velocity.

 

 

Dr.K.Murugan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, is presenting a spectacular environment address on Biological Insecticides for the Sustainable Management and Conservation of Insects.

 

 

Day 4 of the 45th Indian Social Science Congress is proceeding at B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, with concurrent symposia and thematic forums by eminent participants.

 

 

Day – 5 (01.04.2022)

Day 5 of the 45th Indian Social Science Congress began as tremendous like earlier with the flourishing speech of Dr. Jagannathan, Professor & Head – Dept.of NMR & MRI, AIIMS – New Delhi, On Role of MRI in Medicine and Healthcare.

 

 

Dr.Rana Pratap Singh, Director-IQAC & Dean – Academic Affairs, Central University, Lucknow led a fascinating talk on Converting Carbon Source into Carbon Sink

 

 

Ms.Keerthana.S.Kumar, a passionate young lady from Delhi University, hosted an engaging session on Disability and Gender Choir.

 

 

Dr.Harsha Merchant, Principal-Aishabhai College of Education, Mumbai given a fabulous presentation on Mental Health. It was such indeed an eye-opening session.

 

 

BSACIST feel delighted and enthusiastic for this incredible opportunity. As the 45th Indian Social Science Congress comes to an end today, We are privileged to have Dr.A.Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-NPL, Delhi as a chief guest along with the dignitaries from ISSC.