Society
Of The Divine Word

There was a very good participation from various institutions and scholars with high quality researched papers for this 9th annual national seminar conducted on 16th and 17^th February, 2024,  by Sanskruti, INH at Arnold Bhavan, Habsiguda, Hyderabad. The theme selected  for the seminar was: “Demystifying Higher Education in India: Paradigms, Policies and Practices.” Professors from various universities in India and research scholars of several universities presented papers and delivered special lectures on 15 sub-themes related to higher education. During these two days of the seminar, more than 100 students and scholars participated in seminar from various parts of India, and presented  26 research papers from various disciplines.  Eminent educationist and Chief-Guest of the Seminar, Prof. Jandhyala B.G. Tilak, Former Professor & Vice Chancellor, National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, spoke about the importance of Higher Education in India and Prof. Mrunalini, Head of the Department of Education, Osmania University College of Education, Hyderabad delivered the Key-Note address, describing the impact of the New Education Policy in Higher Education in India. A new book on “Covid-19 as Disaster: Social Vulnerability and Risk Analysis” edited  by Dr. Thomas K.J., the present director of SANSKRUTI, Hyderabad was released by Rev. Fr. Provincial and other chief guests during the inaugural session.

Thomas Kavumkattayil SVD
Director,  Sanskruti – Institute of Dravidian Culture and Research, INH, Hyderabad.