Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis (AGPA) in collaboration with ICSSR New Delhi will organise PhD Colloquium for young PhD scholars of the state on April 28 and 29 at RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration.
The Colloquium will be inaugurated by Governor Mangubhai Patel on Thursday at 10 am. During this, Higher Education Minister Mohan Yadav will also be present. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend the colloquium on April 29 at 10 am
Seven subjects have been identified for PhD colloquium, which are in priority areas of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. These topics include tribals and their development, natural resources, management and sustainability, urbanisation, agriculture and rural development, health and AYUSH, biodiversity and traditional knowledge systems and trade, industry, financial inclusion and knowledge economy.
The objective of the colloquium is to provide a mentorship platform for young scholars in Madhya Pradesh and to guide them in PhD research work. The colloquium will not only provide a platform to young researchers, but it will also prove to be helpful in introducing new dimensions to research activities through mutual participation. Also, it will be helpful in improving the quality of research in the state. The colloquium will consist of PhD scholars enrolled in various educational institutions located in the state.
Synopsis and research proposals will be presented by PhD scholars in the Colloquium. It will also have sessions to explain the introductory course of research methodology with empirical reference to the specific features of PhD research, the theoretical and social framework.
Scholars enrolled in PhD in any of the Central Universities, State Universities, Private Universities, IITs, NITs, IIFM, CSIR, ICMR and ICAR laboratories located in Madhya Pradesh will join the colloquium.