The 42nd Indian Social Science Congress was inaugurated by Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla at the KIIT campus on Thursday.
Dr Heptulla said India is one of the powerhouses in science and social sciences. All the branches of science and social sciences should be brought together under one umbrella. Scientific temperament should be there in social sciences. The result of research in science and social sciences should reach the grassroots of the society.
Addressing the gathering, IBSD, Imphal, Director Prof Dinabandhu Sahoo said science and social sciences should blend together because one needs to learn from each other.
The theme of the congress is ‘Human Future in Digital Era’. Indian Social Science Congress is the annual meet of social scientists organized by Indian Social Science Academy (ISSA).
Over 400 research papers will be presented during the five-day meet that will conclude on December 31. Dr Debendra Sharma will deliver the Third BV Rangarao Memorial Lecture on agriculture.
Prof Binod C Agrawal, President, Indian Social Science Academy and 42nd Indian Social Science Congress delivered the presidential address on theme during the inaugural session. Dr Sasmita Samanta, Organising Secretary, ISSA and Registrar, KIIT University gave the welcome address.