Ashish Deolia

हम तो आवाज़ हैं, दीवारों से भी छन जायेंगे

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

Indian Council of Social Science Research announces a one-day Research Methodology workshop for third and fourth year undergraduate students to be held on 24th June 2026 in hybrid mode.

In alignment with the vision of National Education Policy 2020, the methodology workshop will focus on doing research in social and human sciences at the undergraduate level.

Young scholars are requested to register themselves on the following link:
https://t.co/BmRq7RA86j

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

As a civilisation, Bharat created world class institutions that created knowledge systems and kept it the leading economy till the 19th century.

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill 2025 is a landmark reform in the education system that aims to create a dynamic network of HEIs in the country, where they work in coordination to achieve the highest standards of excellence, building on transparency and social responsibility, on the one hand, and attain creative autonomy to become multidisciplinary hubs of knowledge creation, skill development, research, enterprise & entrepreneurship, and source of value generation.

In short, to let education lead the industry rather than chase it.
I share some thoughts on the DD morning show.
#ViksitBharat2047
#TheViksitBharatShikshaAdhisthanBill

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

Professor Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, participates in an engaging discussion on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, presenting his perspectives on the importance of this landmark reform in the education system for making the HEIs enabler of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Youtube link:
https://t.co/iqRyZz16BZ

#viksitbharat

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Shall be on the DD Morning Show tomorrow to share my perspectives on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, a landmark reform in Bharat’s Higher Education system.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @ugc_india

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Be the Bee, Honey bee/ NOT Cockroaches
Bees are builders/
Bees are creative/
Bees are social/
Bees are value-creators/
Bees are musical/
Bees spread fragrance and sweetness/

You are Bees, Honeybees/NOT Cockroaches!

#CockroachJantaParty
#CJP
#HoneyBee

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Opportunities for collaborative research for Bharatiya & Taiwanese Social scientists and humanities researchers in areas prioritised by @icssr & NSTC, Taiwan.

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

📢 ICSSR–NSTC (Taiwan) Joint Call for Research Proposals 2026
Strengthening India–Taiwan research collaboration in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Funding Support: Up to ₹12 Lakh per Project
 Project Duration: 2027–2028
Application Deadline: 3 August 2026

Apply now: https://t.co/FKvO78RDu4

#ICSSR #NSTC #IndiaTaiwan #ResearchCollaboration #SocialSciences #Humanities #ResearchFunding #AcademicResearch

[Ashish Deolia @adeolia]

@DhananjayaJnu Systematic targeting of the education minister is a shameful attempt to defame the government. After failing to find a legitimate scapegoat for 12 years, they’ve resorted to low political tactics.

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

It’s abominable to see a concerted smearing campaign against the Union Minister of Education.

In this case, as is evident, namesakes, two different individuals with same name- one unknown to Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and another known to him- have been misappropriated with a nefarious design to fabricate a fraudulent narrative.

It’s an absolute fraud to claim that Rajendra Mohapatra, whose spouse is Komal Mohapatra, owner of a house in Melrose, USA, is linked to Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister.

The Rajendra Mohapatra, known to the Dharmendra Pradhan and his family, is Rajendra Kumar Mohapatra, husband of Aarti Mohapatra, a native of Manikamara, Dharmpur, Talcher, Angul, Odisha.

Rajendra Kumar Mohapatra of Manikamara, Odisha, is being deliberately mixed up with Rajendra Mohapatra of Melrose with an attempt to create a baseless conjecture with malicious intent!

The nation deserves constructive dialogues on making education system resilient and hurdle-free rather than toxic personal attacks aimed at undermining the public trust in a leader!

@dpradhanbjp

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium Uttar Pradesh Chapter was organized on 25 May 2026 at Lucknow University, Lucknow, by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research, with the valuable support and cooperation of the Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), Lucknow and Lucknow University. The Colloquium was conducted as part of the CAG’s initiative to promote the use of authentic, reliable, and high-quality public audit and governance data among researchers, academicians, policy analysts, and students, thereby strengthening evidence-based research and informed public policy discourse across Bharat.
The discussion primarily focused on two themes “State of Finances of Uttar Pradesh” and “Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services.” The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, research scholars, students, and professionals from diverse disciplines, creating a vibrant platform for meaningful dialogue exchange between academia and public institutions. The programme was graced by Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, New Delhi; Dr. Surendra Kumar, IA&AS, Accountant General (A&E), Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj; Shri Rajiv Kumar Pandey, IA&AS, Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow; Dr. Lokesh Choudhary, IA&AS, Deputy Accountant General, Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj; Prof. Harsh Sharma, Director, Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), Lucknow; Dr. Nomita P. Kumar, GIDS, Lucknow; and Dr. Nagendra Kumar Maurya, Lucknow University. Through their insightful deliberations, the speakers highlighted key issues relating to fiscal governance, public accountability, healthcare infrastructure, and the role of research in strengthening public policy and service delivery.
A major highlight of the event was the announcement of the nationwide CAG Research Article Competition for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students to transform public audit findings into accessible and policy-relevant research outputs. The colloquium reaffirmed the importance of stronger collaboration between public institutions and academia while encouraging researchers and students to make greater use of CAG’s rich repository of data for impactful and evidence-based research.
#CAG#ICSSR#GIDS#Governance#PublicFinance

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium:

From Haryana, the CAG-ICSSR Colloquium reaches Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, its eighth chapter.
The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium, Uttar Pradesh Chapter, will bring into focus the critical themes of State of Finances of Uttar Pradesh and Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services bringing into focus evidence-based dialogue on fiscal sustainability, healthcare governance, and public accountability.
The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Dr. Lokesh Choudhary, IA&AS, Deputy Accountant General, Dr. Nagendra Kumar Maurya, Lucknow University, Dr. Surendra Kumar, IA&AS, Accountant General, Shri Rajiv K Pandey, Principal Accountant General (Audit II), Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, Dr. Nomita P. Kumar, Giri Institute of Developmental Studies, Lucknow.
As India’s most populous state and a key driver of the nation’s growth trajectory, Uttar Pradesh’s fiscal resilience and healthcare preparedness are central to the vision of ViksitBharat@2047. The colloquium seeks to examine how prudent financial management, robust healthcare delivery systems, and effective implementation of welfare schemes can accelerate equitable socio-economic transformation across the state, further highlighting the growing importance of data-driven policymaking, institutional efficiency, and outcome-oriented governance in strengthening public trust and improving quality of life for millions.
By drawing upon CAG audit findings and scholarly perspectives, this initiative shall strengthen transparency, informed policymaking, and cooperative federalism, paving way for inclusive and sustainable development. The deliberations are expected to generate meaningful recommendations for enhancing accountability, optimizing public expenditure, and improving healthcare accessibility in both urban and rural regions.

#CAGICSSR #PublicHealth #Governance #HealthcareInfrastructure #FiscalManagement

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

Press Release
ICSSR announces #YuvaShodhPratibha, a special research initiative for students enrolled in Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes under #NEP2020.
Through this initiative, ICSSR aims to empower the next generation of researchers and promote a culture of inquiry and innovation.

Key highlights of the initiative include:

• Support for at least 600 research projects
• Grants up to ₹3 lakh per project
• Total research assistance of ₹18 crore
• Opportunity for original, interdisciplinary and Indian-centric research

Read the Press Release here:https://t.co/8NvuIsuYnu

#ICSSR #Research #UGResearch #HigherEducation #IndianKnowledgeSystems @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @PIB_Edu @DhananjayaJnu

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

It is preferable to trust a system that is equitable and responds with transparency, is committed to reforms and stands in solidarity with parents and students than to harbour a nostalgia for the pre-NEET era, when a free-for-all scenario existed for medical seats to be secured under college and management quotas by those with access and resources.

I write in @firstpost

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @Utpal_Kumar1

https://t.co/b6KExjUuq5

[Ashish Deolia @adeolia]

@DhananjayaJnu A visionary step by the ICSSR to nurture young research talent. Encouraging bright minds to pursue impactful social science research will strengthen evidence-based policymaking and nation building. A great initiative for the future of Indian academia and research ecosystem.

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Launched by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji, on the 58th Foundation Day of ICSSR, the “ ICSSR Yuva Shodha Pratibha Scheme” shall provide the fourth year students of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under the NEP 2020 support for doing guided research projects in Social & Human Sciences.
ICSSR has selected “Youth & Decolonisation” as the broad theme for the inaugural call for projects under this scheme.
For connected themes and sub-themes, and other details as well as guidelines, please visit the website.
@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @mansukhmandviya @OfficeOf_MM @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @YASMinistry @ugc_india @PIB_Edu @PIB_India

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium Haryana Chapter, organised today by the Office of the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Haryana in association with ICSSR, New Delhi, and hosted by the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh, brought together senior audit officials, economists, academicians, researchers, policymakers, scholars and students for evidence-based deliberations on governance, fiscal sustainability, and public service delivery.

The colloquium centred around two major themes--the “State of Finances of Haryana” and “Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services”.

In his welcome address, Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Principal Accountant General (Audit), Haryana, highlighted the importance of transforming audit reports into living public resources capable of informing governance reforms, accountability, and academic research.

Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, emphasised the role of social science research in bridging the gap between evidence and policymaking to strengthen governance and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Shri Davinder Sandhu, Chairman, CRRID, reflected on Haryana’s rapid economic transformation and the need for sustained interdisciplinary dialogue to address emerging developmental challenges.

The colloquium also featured engaging Q&A sessions where participants deliberated upon fiscal consolidation, healthcare accessibility, user-charge reforms, MSME productivity, quality accreditation in public health systems, and the importance of strengthening administrative data systems.

The event also witnessed the announcement of the nationwide CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition aimed at encouraging undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students to transform public audit findings into accessible and policy-relevant research outputs.

#CAG #ICSSR #CRRID #Governance #PublicFinance

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The Indian Council of Social Science Research organised the inaugural talk as a part of its new ICSSR Research Talk Series initiative. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of Labour & Employment, and Youth & Sports, Government of India, delivered the talk on “Public Healthcare in India: Moving Towards Viksit Bharat@2047", emphasising the importance of research for scholars, academics, and other stakeholders in government and academia who aspire to make India a Viksit Bharat.

The management of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Government of India, by integrating modern scientific advancements with the traditional medicinal knowledge, which is also a subject of research by him, was the highlight of the talk. Hon’ble Minister referred to the country’s rapid development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as India’s support to over 100 nations, as rooted in India’s civilisational ethos of Seva and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

Hon’ble Minister underlined the need for a decolonised multidisciplinary research vision and data-centric approach, beyond academic publications, to build a robust and holistic public healthcare system for #ViksitBharat@2047. He highlighted the relevance of Malam Ni Pothi, a pre-modern manual handwritten and compiled by Malams (sailor communities) in the Kutch region of Gujarat, recording the concepts and techniques of navigation, daily sailing, voyages and other sea-faring details as a tangible resource of Bharat’s traditional knowledge in shipping and navigation. He also referred to Charaka Samhita as a holistic example of India’s understanding of medicine, healthcare and well-being.

Hon’ble Minister called for research rooted in national priorities, cultural values, and interdisciplinarity towards the realisation of Vision Viksit Bharat 2047.

🔴 Full lecture: ICSSR YouTube Channel
https://t.co/El49dBSpMf

#ViksitBharat2047 #ICSSRResearchTalkSeries #PublicHealthPolicy

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The Council is organising the inaugural talk under the ICSSR Research Talk Series to be delivered by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of Labour and Employment; Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, on the topic “Public Healthcare in India: Moving Towards Viksit Bharat@2047” on 19 May 2026 at 4:00 PM at the ICSSR Conference Hall, New Delhi.

The talk will be live streamed on the official ICSSR YouTube Channel.
https://t.co/1b34XtBs6C

#ICSSR #ResearchTalkSeries #PublicHealthcare #HealthcareIndia #HealthPolicy #GovernmentOfIndia #AcademicDialogue #NewDelhi

[Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp]

LIVE | Addressing the 58th Foundation Day of ICSSR | “Decolonising Social Science Research: Reclaiming Bharat’s Intellectual Heritage” https://t.co/tiTng5n7mf

[Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp]

आज @icssr के 58वें स्थापना दिवस के अवसर पर “Decolonising Social Science Research: Reclaiming Bharat’s Intellectual Heritage” विषय पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम को संबोधित किया। इस गौरवपूर्ण अवसर पर ICSSR की पूरी टीम को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ।

भारत मानव सभ्यता को समझने की एक जीवंत प्रयोगशाला है। हमारा देश एक holistic समाज की भावना को जीता है, जहाँ ज्ञान, संस्कृति, अध्यात्म और सामाजिक चेतना एक-दूसरे से गहराई से जुड़े हुए हैं। “वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्” की भावना भारत की इसी जीवन दृष्टि का मूल आधार है। ICSSR भारतीय दृष्टिकोण के साथ सामाजिक विज्ञान अनुसंधान को नई दिशा देने, नीति निर्माण को सशक्त बनाने और भारत की बौद्धिक परंपरा को वैश्विक स्तर पर स्थापित करने का महत्वपूर्ण कार्य कर रहा है। 'रा��्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020' के माध्यम से भारत सरकार मातृभाषा आधारित Research, Innovation, भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा और AI आधारित शिक्षा को निरंतर प्रोत्साहित कर रही है। यही कारण है कि आज Global South भी भारत की ओर विश्वास, समाधान ��र नेतृत्व की दृष्टि से देख रहा है। ऐसे में हमें भारत, भारतीय और भारतीयता की नई परिभाषा गढ़ते हुए अपनी ज्ञान परंपरा को आधुनिक संदर्भों से जोड़ना होगा।

यदि हमें 'विकसित भारत 2047' के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करना है, तो हमें अपने हजार वर्षों के इतिहास, संघर्ष और सांस्कृतिक चेतना को समझते हुए आत्मविश्वास के साथ आगे बढ़ना होगा। सोमनाथ मंदिर का पुनर्निर्माण भारत के आत्मगौरव, सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरण और अट���ट राष्ट्रीय चेतना का प्रतीक है, जिसे श्रद्धेय सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल जी ने नई ऊर्जा प्रदान की। आज आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में देश मैकॉलेवादी सोच से बाहर निकलकर अपनी बौद्धिक विरासत, भारतीय मूल्यों और ज्ञान परंपरा को पुनर्स्थापित करते हुए ‘विकसित भारत’ के संकल्प की दिशा में आत्मविश्वास के साथ आगे बढ़ रहा है।