ICSSR invites proposals from Indian academicians, researchers and scholars for organising National and International Seminars to commemorate Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary and his contributions to the welfare of the tribal communities of Bharat.

ICSSR invites proposals from Indian academicians, researchers and scholars for organising National and International Seminars to commemorate Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary.

Eleven outstanding Janjatiya Gaurav (Tribal Pride) Seminars will be shortlisted and funded by the ICSSR in this series as a homage to the legendary freedom fighter, folk hero, and ardent proponent of nationalist spirit and enduring inspiration of Janjatiya youth –  Birsa Munda (1875–1900).

Link to apply: https://app.icssr.org

Janjatiya Gaurav (Tribal Pride ) Seminars, Click here for Concept Note

Applicants are required to read the guidelines carefully before submitting their online application forms.

After submitting the online application, a hard copy of the same, along with all enclosures, must be sent within 15 days to:

The Deputy Director,
National and International Seminars Division,
Indian Council of Social Science Research,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi 110067

Guidelines for Janjatiya Gaurav (Tribal Pride ) Seminars:

1. The general guidelines of the ICSSR regarding National and International Seminars will apply to Janjatiya Gaurav (Tribal Pride) Seminars.

2. Janjatiya Gaurav Seminars must hold at least one dedicated session on the life and philosophy of Birsa Munda.

3. ICSSR may suggest the names of experts/speakers/panellists to the individual convenors in case additional inputs are required to address the theme of the seminar.

4. Full-length proceedings with complete research papers (having incorporated comments and feedback received during the seminar) are required along with the seminar report before the release of the second instalment.

5. The Seminar Convenor shall bear the responsibility of selecting high-quality research papers for the proposed theme.

6.  ICSSR shall publish a multi-volume collection of selected research papers from these seminars on the contributions of Birsa Munda to the welfare of the tribal communities of Bharat.

7. ICSSR shall constitute an editorial board to select and publish a multi-volume collection of research papers on Birsa Munda and Janjatiya Bharat.

8. ICSSR shall hold the copyright for the final report and outcomes of the Janjatiya Gaurav (Tribal Pride) Seminars. Any publication or dissemination of research findings shall solely be at the discretion of the ICSSR.