The Department of Sociology, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi, successfully organised a one-day National Seminar on “Viksit Bharat @2047: Challenges and Potential under the Vision of Swami Vivekananda” on 18th February 2026. The seminar brought together scholars, academicians, researchers, and students from diverse academic backgrounds to deliberate upon India’s developmental vision in the light of the philosophical and spiritual ideas of Swami Vivekananda.
The inaugural session commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by the Principal, Prof. Neelam Goel, who emphasized the importance of academic discourse in shaping a progressive and inclusive India. Dr. Ravinder introduced the theme of the seminar, highlighting its relevance in the contemporary socio-economic and cultural context.
The first keynote address was delivered by Dr. Nikhil Yadav, Deputy Head, Vivekananda Kendra (Northern India), who spoke on “Understanding the Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Vision in Contemporary Times.” He elaborated on how Vivekananda’s ideas continue to inspire nation-building, youth empowerment, and ethical leadership. The second keynote address was delivered by Dr. Rajkumar Falwaria, Joint Director, Gandhi Bhavan, University of Delhi, on the theme “Towards Viksit Bharat @2047: Policy, Progress, and Prospects,” offering valuable insights into policy frameworks and developmental strategies aimed at achieving India’s long-term goals.
The seminar featured two technical sessions, during which more than 30 research papers were presented. Over 200 participants from various institutions actively engaged in scholarly discussions. The technical sessions were chaired by Dr. Nikhil Yadav and Dr. Atrayee Saha, while the sessions were moderated by Dr. Alpana, Dr. Manish Kumar Singh, and Dr. Shashwat Kumar. From the technical sessions, six outstanding papers were selected and awarded Best Paper Presentation Certificates in recognition of academic excellence.
The valedictory session was graced by the presence of world-renowned poet Gajendra Solanki and Dr. Atrayee Saha, Associate Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, who addressed the participants and reflected upon the intellectual deliberations of the seminar. They appreciated the efforts of the organizing committee and emphasized the role of academia in contributing to India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The seminar concluded successfully with an enthusiastic response from participants, reaffirming the Department of Sociology’s commitment to fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary dialogue, and nation-centric academic initiatives.
