The year 2020 has been a life-time experience for the world. But amidst all the uncertainties, bewilderment and isolation, we are seeking motivation and hope to look beyond the pandemic. As we are journeying through this challenge, we draw our inspiration from those who carried on relentless struggle in different spheres of life. One such personality was Mahatma Gandhi. He was not only the tallest leader of the Indian freedom movement but has been the role model for many world leaders, in matters of fundamental rights, nationalism and beyond. In this pandemic situation, the commemoration of the year-long 150th birth anniversary celebration of the Mahatma becomes all the more significant. On this occasion, IIT Kharagpur is organizing an international e-symposia on ‘Gandhian Thoughts and Philosophy’. The month-long event will feature talks by experts from across the world.
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Program Schedule:
| Topic | University | Speakers |
| Sarvodyaya | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA | Prof. Bish Sanyal |
| Swavalamban | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA | Prof. Brent D Ryan |
| Gandhian Lifestyle | Gandhi Forum, India | Dr. Shobhna Radhakrishna |
| IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Anjali Gera Roy (Moderator) | |
| August 15 | ||
| Sarvodyaya | Tufts University, USA | Prof. Partha Ghosh |
| Swavalamban | STS Sytems, India | Shri Arunendu Banerjee |
| Saranagati | IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Kanchan Chowdhury |
| IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Anjali Gera Roy (Moderator) |
| University of Manchester, UK | Prof. Anindita Ghosh | Gandhian legacies in the World Today |
| University of Texas Arlington, USA | Prof. Ritu Khanduri | Branding Gandhi ji |
| IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Swagato Chatterjee |
Gandhian Economics for Growth in India: From Aatman Nirbhar Bharat to Sarvodaya
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| IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Chhanda Chakraborti | Moderator |
| University of Leeds, UK | Dr Surender Munjal | Philosophy of Gandhian Economics |
| University of Melbourne, Australia | Prof. Udaya Parampalli | Gandhian Ideas on Academic Honesty Issues |
| IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Animesh Mukherjee |
Gandhipedia: a one-stop portal for browsing Gandhian literature, life-events and his social network
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| University of Auckland, New Zealand | Prof. Partha Roop |
Gandhian Principles for Enhancing Health and Wellbeing
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| University of Auckland, New Zealand | Aron Jeremiah | |
| Clinical Health Professional | Dr. Giresh Kanji |
| University of Alberta, Canada | Prof. Florence Glanfield (Speaker and Moderator) |
Gandhi’s Teachings Woven Through the Fabric of Teaching, Research, and Administration
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| University of Alberta, Canada | Prof. Mijung Kim |
Possibilities and challenges of peace and sustainability in science classrooms: a journey of hope
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| University of Toronto, Canada | Dr. Reva Joshee | Gandhian ideas and education in Canada |
| IIT Kharagpur | Prof. Chhanda Chakraborti | Repurposing Gandhiji’s Philosophical Thoughts |
