Gabeshana Chakra is an academic initiative of scholars and social workers interested in the study of Odisha from multiple vantage points, in inter-disciplinary and comparative perspectives keeping in view people’s aspirations for equitable, just, secular,democratic and sustainable social transformation. Its annual conferences held in different parts of Odisha bring together researchers and activists to deliberate on specific themes based on their investigation and field experiences. It leads to publication of papers, policy proposals and books in Odia and English.
Started in 1994 at Utkal University Campus in VaniVihar, Bhubaneswar,Gabeshana Chakra has held conferences in Berhampur, Khariar, Baripada, Rayagada, Paradip, Rourkela, Keonjhar, Bhawanipatna, Rourkela, Angul, Cuttack and other towns of the State.The Silver Jubilee conference at Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar in 2018 was a high point where a young generation of trained researchers took active part and gave the initiative a new momentum. It launched its research wing, Development Research Institute (DRI) in 2010to systematically engage in academic projects. The DRI regularly conducts seminars, undertakes research projects and publishes occasional papers, monographs and a journal.
Everyday 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM India Time : Please join before time as the proceedings will begin sharp on time.
Theme : Higher Education : Crisis and Challenges in Odisha
29 Jan 2022
2.30 to 3 PM : General Secretary Report and address by President Prof. Bijaya Kumar Bohidar on the State of Higher Education in Odisha
3 PM. Inaugural Lecture by Professor Anil Sadgopal, Educationist and Public Intellectual
4. PM : Science Education and Research
5.30 PM : Women's studies in Odisha
30 January 2022
2.30 to 3 PM : General Body Meeting of the Active Members
3 to 4.15 PM : University Autonomy
4.30 to 5.30 : Teachers Movement Perspectives
5.30 to 7 PM Open Session on the future agenda on Higher education with academics and activists
Every day,Jan 29 and 30, 2022, 2 occurrence(s)
Jan 29, 2022 02:00 PM Room opens
Jan 30, 2022 02:00 PM Room opens
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Inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Rabi Das Meeting
Time: Jun 1, 2021 05:00 PM India
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The Annual Conference of Gabeshana Chakra was held at Delanga in 2006. On this occasion, a souvenir was released.