Seminar on Mainstreaming of Marginals in India: Issues and Challenges Concludes at UILS

Chandigarh, May 7, 2017: The University Institute Of Legal Studies, Panjab University organised its National Seminar on Mainstreaming of Marginals in India: Issues and Challenges on 6th May, which comprised of two technical sessions based on various sub-themes such as “Mainstreaming of SCs & STs: Legal and Political Approaches, Inclusion of OBCs: The Merits and Limitations of Reservation, Gender in Indian Politics: Need to Shift emphasis from Welfare to Empowerment, Religious Minorities still awaiting for Representation and Inclusion in India” among others. Around 200 research scholars and students from various colleges across India presented their extensive research in the sessions.
The inaugural session was attended by the Chief Guest, Prof. Vijay Kayat, Vice Chancellor, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa along with Prof. Ronki Ram, Department of Political Science, P.U. Prof. Shalini Marwah, Dr. Dinesh K. Gupta (D.U.I., P.U., Chd.) and Dean Faculty of Laws, Ms. Anu Chatrath graced the occasion with their august presence and valuable inputs. A formal discussion regarding the Need to Shift emphasis from Welfare to Empowerment, took place at different sessions. All the participants enthusiastically presented their paper. The event concluded with the valedictory ceremony at 5 PM.
Prof. Rattan Singh, Director in Charge, UILS, motivated the participants and encouraged the teacher coordinators, faculty members, administrative staff and the students for putting forth their tremendous efforts in making the event a grand
success. The chair provided the much needed guidance and valuable advice to the teams for their future prospects.