IIM Sambalpur in Association with ICSSR Hosts National Seminar

May 24, 2024:At IIM Sambalpur, we’re dedicated to integrating artwork and tradition into our instructional framework. The Rangavati Centre, devoted to selling the globally famend Sambalpuri artwork, is a testomony to this dedication. This was said byProf. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur through the inaugural session of the someday National Seminar on “Unknown points of the Freedom Struggle; Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Management in Western elements of Odisha”. Prof. Jaiswal additional stated “supported by the ICSSR, the Rangavati centre goals to discover how artwork and tradition can drive sustainable enterprise practices globally. Unlike many enterprise colleges that focus solely on company manufacturers, we attempt to raise native heritage to a worldwide stage. Our strategy to administration schooling integrates societal values with enterprise acumen. We consider in creating an inclusive, respectful, and hierarchy-free surroundings the place each particular person feels valued. This tradition is not only aspirational however is practised each day at IIM Sambalpur. Today, on the Rangavati Centre, we’re not solely celebrating the wealthy cultural heritage of Sambalpur but additionally embarking on a journey to create a sustainable, revolutionary, and inclusive enterprise mannequin.”

The seminar was organised by IIM Sambalpur in affiliation with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi at Rangavati Centre for Excellence in Culture and Sustainable Management at IIM Sambalpur Campus. The goal of the seminar was to focus on the unknown points of the freedom wrestle in addition to the colourful cultural heritage and folks traditions linked to sustainable administration in western elements of Odisha.

During the inaugural session the Chief Guest, Prof. Bidhu Bhusan Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Sambalpur University; Guest of Honour, Prof. Chandi Prasad Nanda, Director of the Odisha Research Centre in Bhubaneswar and Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, of IIM Sambalpur have been current.

It is necessary to say that IIM Sambalpur lately has been awarded Rs. Seventy Lakhs for a analysis programme entitled “A Critical Study of Folk Tradition, Cultural Heritage, Cultural History & Unknown Aspects of Armed and Non-Violent Freedom Struggle in Western Parts of Odisha by ICSSR.”

TheChief Guest, Prof. Bidhu Bhusan Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Sambalpur Universitystated “One essential side we should tackle is the often-overlooked contribution of Odisha to India’s freedom wrestle. Modern historical past books not often spotlight the numerous position of our area in the freedom motion. Prof. Mishra additional stated “It is time to rewrite this narrative, guaranteeing Odisha’s contributions are duly acknowledged. Freedom fighters like Jai Rajguru, who resisted British rule in the early nineteenth century, and the Khurda riot are seminal occasions that require documentation and celebration. We should keep in mind and honour heroes like Veer Surendra Sai, whose contributions to our freedom wrestle are monumental but underrepresented in mainstream historical past. This seminar supplies a platform to deliver these untold tales to mild, guaranteeing they change into an integral a part of India’s historic narrative.”

The Guest of Honour, Prof. Chandi Prasad Nanda, Director, Odisha Research Centre, Bhubaneswar stated, “India is at a pivotal second, witnessing vital paradigm shifts in mental actions and responding by searching for to rewrite information practices that problem current hegemonic narratives. Rangavati, as conceptualized, goals to retrieve and have fun forgotten reminiscences, historic knowledge, sustainable administration practices, and cultural heritage. It encourages us to interact with our wealthy and numerous cultural ecosystem, resonating with Portuguese sociologist Boaventura de Sousa Santos’ argument that totally different information practices deserve recognition and respect.”

The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Hemachandra Padhan whereas the introductory remarks have been shared by Prof. Sujit Kumar Pruseth.

Later through the day, 3 classes have been performed on the subject: ‘Unknown Aspects of Freedom Struggle in Western elements of Odisha’ which was chaired by Prof Byomkesh Tripathy (Former VC, Odisha University of Culture). The session on “Veer Surendra Sai: Warfare Strategies and Tactics” was addressed by Dr Deepak Kumar Panda whereas Dr Bibhudutta Promod Kumar Mishra shared his insights on “Kudopali Massacre and the 57 Martyrs”. Similarly, Dr Tapan Kumar Barik threw mild on “Freedom Fighter Pandit Laxmi Narayan Mishra. The second session entitled “Temple Entry at Panchpada Village, Cultural Heritage, and Sustainable Management was chaired by Dr Shyam Sundar Dhar. During the session, Dr Satya Narayan Thakur introduced his imaginative and prescient on “Sankirtan in Western Odisha: Historical and Cultural Prospectives” whereas Dr Gouridas Padhan threw mild on “Cultural Heritage of Western Odisha”. It was adopted by Dr Sarbeswar Padhan: who delivered his views on “Agriculture and Cultural Heritage of Western Odisha”. The last session was performed on the subject, “Cultural Tradition and Sustainable Management Chair Session” was chaired by Dr Laxmi Narayan Panigrahi (Odisha State Open University). Dr Sushil Kumar Bag shared his knowledge on “Nuakhai” whereas Dr Shyam Kumar Bhoi addressed “Dhanuyatra; Parampara and Adhunikata” adopted by the deliberation by Sri Laxmi Narayan Hota on “Sitalsasthee”. The seminar concluded with rapporteurs introduced by Ms Ananya Prapti Hota, Dr Tapan Kumar Sahu and Ms Soumya Saswati Mohapatra.