Pushkar Pathak

Digitalization for public benefit... AI with human first policy

[Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו @netanyahu]

My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.

Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster.

He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.

I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery.

He is a true hero.

[Sridhar Vembu @svembu]

One of the early things we did at Zoho was build our own cloud infrastructure to run our applications. From databases, identity and messaging to search, storage and compute, we built it ourselves rather than depending on AWS or Google Cloud.

We have opened this infrastructure to developers as Catalyst, our serverless platform. What started as a way to extend Zoho is now being adopted by developers outside the Zoho ecosystem as well.

We are investing heavily in Catalyst and making it free for students, so they can build and deploy real applications without worrying about infrastructure costs.

Our goal is to give developers the infrastructure to turn their ideas into real products.

https://t.co/B3mBGZPc7S

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Happy to announce the Yuva Shodh Pratibha awards, the most recent initiative at @icssr for empowering young researchers in colleges and universities through grants and mentorship.
The inaugural call for research proposals was on the theme “Youth and Decolonisation" in relation to diverse sectors such as economy, society, culture, technology, industry, ecology, etc. The third/fourth year students the Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP) under NEP 2020 were eligible to apply.
Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, ICSSR, through this initiative, seeks to understand what/ how are the young generations thinking and innovating with respect to the nation developing evidence-based pathways for an inclusive, innovative and self-reliant Bharat.
Many congratulations to the awardee students!
We thank all those students who submitted their proposals but couldn't make the cut. We will get back with our feedback on how to improve your research proposals/designs.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @JoshiPralhad @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @ugc_india @PIB_India

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

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium on “State Finances of Tamil Nadu” & “Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Tamil Nadu” concluded today at Anna Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, bringing together the audit and academic communities for evidence-based deliberations on public finance, governance and social sector delivery.

Prof. B. B. Mohanty, Council Member, ICSSR, highlighted ICSSR’s role in promoting policy-oriented social science research and emphasised the value of CAG Audit Reports as authentic empirical sources for researchers.

Shri Frederick Syiemlieh, IA&AS, PAG (Audit-I), Tamil Nadu, underscored CAG’s constitutional role in transparency and accountability and stressed assessing public expenditure through efficiency, outcomes and long-term developmental capacity.

Shri Sanjay Prasad, IRS (Retd.), presented fiscal trends of Tamil Nadu, covering revenue mobilisation, expenditure, deficits, debt, subsidies, transfers and capital expenditure, highlighting the need to balance developmental spending with fiscal sustainability.

Shri R. Thiruppathi Venkatasamy, IA&AS, PAG (Audit-II), Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, presented the audit perspective on State Finances, highlighting fiscal sustainability, financial controls, fund utilisation and accountability.

Prof. R. Srinivasan, Professor of Economics, St. Xavier’s College, examined revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality, committed expenditure, subsidies, capital expenditure and their implications for economic development and fiscal space.

On ICDS, Mrs. R. Narmada, IA&AS, Principal Director, Central Chennai, presented audit findings on beneficiary coverage, infrastructure, manpower, nutrition services, monitoring and data discrepancies, while Prof. Vidya Mahambare, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, highlighted the importance of early childhood development, adequate human resources, quality service delivery and investment in child development as investment in human capital.

Shri Sourav Rames, IA&AS, Dy. Accountant General, introduced the CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition, encouraging young researchers to undertake evidence-based research using CAG reports.

The Colloquium concluded with an interactive Q&A session, followed by the rendition of the National Song and National Anthem. The deliberations reinforced the importance of connecting public audit with academic research for informed policy and governance.

#CAGICSSR #TamilNadu #Chennai #PublicFinance #Governance #ICDS #SocialScienceResearch

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

Live Now!

Valedictory Session of Workshop on Social Science Research Methodology and Writing Skills

Mr. Ajit Sharma, Director (Academic), Springer Nature @ajitksharma
Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR @DhananjayaJnu
Shri Dipak Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Bihar Lok Bhavan @GovernorBihar
Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari, Vice-Chancellor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences @poetbadri
Shri Rajiv Raushan, Secretary, Higher Education, Govt. of Bihar
Prof. Rana Singh, Director, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) @CimpMedia

https://t.co/3WagACj9Es

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

We're Live!

The Six-day Social Science Research Methodology and Writing Workshop for early-career faculty members and researchers has commenced!

Join us as researchers and academicians come together to explore the research frameworks and develop methodological skills.

We welcome all participants and look forward to an insightful and interactive sessions.
https://t.co/mmxvVBKx4Q

@PMOIndia @atahasnain53 @JoshiPralhad @samrat4bjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @DhananjayaJnu @GovernorBihar

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

Indian Council of Social Science Research announces the National Essay Writing Competition for Young Scholars on the topic “Shaheed Baji Rout: Remembering Unsung Heroes and Young Revolutionaries of India”, commemorating the Birth Centenary of Shaheed Baji Rout.

The competition provides an opportunity for young scholars to explore and critically engage with the life, contributions, courage and legacy of unsung heroes and young revolutionaries of India’s freedom movement. The competition encourages research-oriented historical exploration, critical study and greater awareness of lesser-known voices in India’s freedom struggle.

Themes:
* Shaheed Baji Rout: Life, Legacy and Martyrdom
* Unsung Heroes of Bharat’s Freedom Movement
* Young Martyrs and the Spirit of Patriotism
* Contribution and Achievements of Young Freedom Fighters
* Leadership and Youth Empowerment

Categories: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
Language: Hindi / English
Word Limit: 1,500 words
Last Date: 30th September 2026

Prizes in Each Category:
First Prize-₹25,000
Second Prize-₹15,000
Third Prize-₹10,000

The top 25 entries from each category will be compiled and published in book form by ICSSR.

For detailed guidelines and submission: https://t.co/TgIeUCPHMP

#BajiRout #essays #UnsungHeroes #YoungRevolutionaries #youth #scholars

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Human & social development gain impetus from the insights and outcomes of social research. For effective research outcomes in diverse fields of development, it’s essential to understand what tools and techniques of social research, what research questions would work for what types of study of society.

@icssr is happy to collaborate with Lok Bhawan, Bihar and Department of Higher Education, Government of Bihar in organising research methodology and research writing workshops for early-career researchers.
Please register for the Worksop as soon as possible for joining the sessions online. Detail programme shall follow soon!

@PMOIndia @narendramodi @GovernorBihar @JoshiPralhad @samrat4bjp @ShamikaRavi @sanjeevsanyal @NITIAyog @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @mkrtiwari_bjp @EduMinOfIndia

[ISEA - Stay Safe Online by MeitY @SSOIndia]

𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

As mobile devices become central to communication, transactions, and everyday activities, securing them is essential to protecting digital privacy and information.

The ISEA Project, MeitY, Government of India, in association with the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Hamirpur, invites participants to the online e-Short-Term Course on Mobile Device Security.

7–11 September 2026 | Online Mode
No Registration Fee
Registration closes: 5 September 2026

The course covers mobile security, Android & iOS security, mobile application security, malware analysis, mobile forensics, privacy, secure payments, and AI-based threat detection.

Register Now:
https://t.co/4YSnKjug40

@GoI_MeitY @_DigitalIndia @mygovindia
@SecretaryMEITY @IndianCERT @NICMeity
@abhish18 @AshwiniVaishnaw @Cyberdost
@DrChasM @cdacindia @NIELITIndia

#MobileSecurity #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #MobileAppSecurity #CyberAwareness #DigitalSecurity #NITHamirpur

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

ICSSR (@icssr ) is happy to support capacity building of young researchers like you @NishaPaliwal17!
Best wishes for your future endeavours in research and innovative thinking!

@JoshiPralhad @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia

[Pushkar Pathak @pushkar2020]

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

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites school and college students to share their ideas and suggestions for its upcoming International Adolescent and Youth Leadership Summit 2026 on Life Skills, Resilience, Positive Mental Health and Well-being.

Submit your ideas and themes by 10th September 2026. Click on the link to send your recommendation.

https://t.co/K75Um1irjP

#mentalhealth #school #youth

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

After Bihar, The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium reaches The Vibrant Frontier of the Northeast – Nagaland, its 18th Chapter.
Scheduled on:
📅 31 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 AGOK Bazde Multi-Utility Centre, Meriema, Kohima.

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium: Nagaland Chapter will bring together eminent policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners and students for a thought-provoking dialogue on 💰 State of Finances of Nagaland, and 🏥 Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Primary Health Services in Nagaland.

The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Prof. T Zarenthung Ezung, Nagaland University, Prof. B. Kilangla Zamir, Nagaland University, Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, Shri Varun Ahluwalia, IA&AS, Accountant General, Prof. N. Venuh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University and Ms. Imsurenla Longkumer, IA&AS, Deputy Accountant General

Nestled in India’s Northeast, Nagaland holds a distinctive place in the country’s social, cultural and developmental landscape. Its strategic location, rich cultural heritage, vibrant communities and immense human and natural potential makes the State an important contributor to India’s vision of inclusive and sustainable development. Strengthening public finances and ensuring accessible, effective primary healthcare in Nagaland are vital not only for the State’s progress, but also for advancing equitable development and stronger regional integration in the Northeast.

The Colloquium will provide a meaningful platform for informed dialogue, evidence-based assessment and knowledge exchange, contributing to improved public policy and effective governance in the State.

#CAGICSSR #Nagaland #PublicFinance #PublicHealth #PrimaryHealthcare #NortheastIndia #GoodGovernanceJourney

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Creativity, whether in literature, theatre, music, painting, or any other art form, for that matter, is an act/art of discovering fresh power(s) [shakti] of shabda/abhinaya/svara/rang to realise the svabhava (inherent nature) of the self, the beings in nature and the vibrations (spanda) in space.
Shall share my thoughts today on the poetics of emotive revelations/illuminations in poetry that builds on the resonances in the human consciousness and the word/world consciousness in Nature.

@icssr @EduMinOfIndia

[Kumaon Jagran @KumaonJagran]

The Nanda Devi Raj Jaat is scheduled for 2027, while this year’s Nanda Devi Lok Jaat will be held from 5 to 25 September 2026.

And as the 2026 journey approaches, here’s a chance to look back more than five decades.

Watch the rare 1968 documentary footage of the Shri Nanda Devi Raj Jaat from the Films Division, Government of India.

The faces have changed. The roads have changed. The world around the pilgrimage has changed.

But the journey, the faith and the bond between Maa Nanda and the people of the mountains remain.

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

With 50 research projects across Bharat covering all 28 states and 5 Union Territories, ICSSR-supported research studies are examining the opportunities and challenges of India’s clean energy transition. This includes initiatives such as PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, rooftop solar, solar-powered agriculture, electric mobility, green skills, Janjatiya communities, and rural energy access, as well as green energy and entrepreneurship, solar waste management, and energy sovereignty.

These studies are also building social science capacities in addressing local realities for offering evidence-based insights into issues related to energy adoption, accessibility, livelihoods, sustainability, and public policy. This reflects ICSSR’s role in connecting social science research with national priorities, local realities, and evidence-based policymaking, generating knowledge that contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable energy transition.

Our research spans diverse geographies, from Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the North-East to Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and beyond, reflecting India’s varied energy realities and incorporating diverse local perspectives into the country’s renewable energy discourse.

On this Akshay Urja Diwas, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing research for a greener, more resilient, and energy-secure India.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @JoshiPralhad @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @ShamikaRavi @sanjeevsanyal @EduMinOfIndia @PIB_India

#AkshayUrjaDiwas #RenewableEnergy #ICSSR #SolarEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyTransition #ResearchForDevelopment #ViksitBharat2047 #AtmanirbharBharat

[Sanjeev Sanyal @sanjeevsanyal]

This is an important initiative to create an Indian journal that can replace our dependence on ABDC for academic validation

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Happy to revive the Indian Social Science Review (ISSR), a Multidisciplinary journal of ICSSR, with a Special Issue on “Understanding India’s Demographic Shift: Trends, Transitions and Policy Perspectives.”

We invite researchers, academicians and social scientists across Bharat to contribute rigorous, evidence-based and policy-relevant research articles that can enrich India’s demographic discourse, inform policymaking and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

India is witnessing a profound demographic transformation, driven by changing fertility, rising life expectancy, population ageing, migration, evolving family and marriage patterns, changing labour markets, and advances in education, health and technology.

These changes are not merely matters of population statistics; they are the key forces and factors shaping the future of Bharat, its families, communities, workforce, social cohesion, inter-generational relationships and development trajectory.

In the present context, informed and evidence-based demographic debates are essential to anticipate emerging challenges, understand their wider social consequences and develop policies that strengthen Bharat.

This Special Issue provides an interdisciplinary platform to examine the drivers, dimensions and consequences of India’s demographic transformation and their implications for family, society, economy, governance and national development.

#ICSSR #ISSR #CallForPapers #Journal #IndianDemography #SocialScienceResearch #PublicPolicy #ViksitBharat@2047

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @JoshiPralhad @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @ShamikaRavi @sanjeevsanyal @EduMinOfIndia @ugc_india

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

🇮🇳 A Proud Celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day at ICSSR 🇮🇳

With hearts filled with pride and patriotism, the ICSSR family came together to celebrate the 80th Independence Day of our beloved nation.

The celebration featured soulful rendition of “Vande Mataram”, unfurling of the National Flag by Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, and the singing of the National Anthem by all officers and staff members.

As the Tricolour soared high, we remembered with gratitude the countless sacrifices of our freedom fighters and reaffirmed our commitment to the ideals of unity, democracy and progress that define our great nation.

May the spirit of freedom, unity and राष्ट्रभक्ति continue to inspire us to build a stronger, more prosperous and आत्मनिर्भर India. 🇮🇳

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 Vande Mataram!

#IndependenceDay #IndiaAt80 #ICSSR #JaiHind #VandeMataram #ProudIndian #HarGharTiranga

[VIF India @vifindia]

Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, outlined the core values driving BRICS. He noted that, amid a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, BRICS 2026 emerges as a consequential forum for the Global South. He further emphasised that the BRICS 2026 Delhi Summit aims to deliver productive, tangible, and real-world outcomes.

Shri Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (ER) & BRICS Sherpa, MEA, India, highlighted how BRICS has evolved from a platform for economic cooperation and global governance reform into a broad-based strategic partnership. He emphasised that India’s chairship is action-oriented, welcoming all nations to synergise efforts on global challenges and deliver people-centric outcomes.
@lbscidsa @SudhakarDalela @MEAIndia

#VIF #BRICS #BRICS2026 #GlobalSouth #IndiaPresidency #Multilateralism #DelhiSummit #India #MEAIndia