Though political equity got established with the new constitution >> V. C. Vivekanandan

***** HIDAYATULLAH NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY ONE-DAY ONLINE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “FACETS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE VISION OF A DEVELOPED INDIA @2047: HARNESSING DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR’S LEGACY” ****

RAIPUR18/04/2024///  Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) Raipur, hosted a landmark event, the "One-Day Online International Conference on Facets of Social Justice in the Vision of a Developed India @2047: Harnessing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy." The conference, held on April 14, 2024, marked the birth centenary of the eminent jurist, economist, and social reformer, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Attended by a diverse audience of academicians, professionals,  scholars, policymakers, activists, and students from across India, including participants from the United Kingdom and Spain, the conference served as a platform for meaningful discussions and reflections on the enduring legacy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar in the context of social justice and nation building.

Prof. (Dr.) V. C. Vivekanandan Vice-Chancellor HNLU in his opening address remarked, “ Though political equity got established with the new constitution, the economic and social equity envisaged by Dr. Ambedkar is a far cry in spite of seven decades of Independence and require a serious effort to achieve it”  The chief guest of the session Shri Kishore Bhaduri, Senior Advocate High Court of Chhattisgarh &Distinguished Jurist Professor HNLU, delivered the inaugural address which set the tone for the day's proceedings by highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's invaluable contributions to India's constitutional framework and his unwavering commitment to the principles of equality, justice, and empowerment for all segments of society. The Book of Abstracts of the conference was also released virtually by the Chief guest in the presence of the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor.

In twelve parallel technical sessions distinguished resource persons, and participants, including academicians, professionals, scholars, legal experts, and social activists, shared their insights and perspectives on various dimensions of social justice, with a focus on envisioning a developed India by the year 2047, in alignment with Dr. Ambedkar's vision. Participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions, examining contemporary challenges and opportunities in advancing the ideals of social justice, while drawing inspiration from Dr. Ambedkar's life and teachings through the papers they presented on various conference sub-themes.

In the valedictory session, Prof. Dr. V. C. Vivekanandan commended the huge response to the conference which is a positive sign to realize the ideals of Dr. Ambedkar and the Conference served such efforts. The Chief Guest of the session Shri P. V. S. Giridhar, Senior Advocate High Court of Madras & Distinguished Jurist Professor HNLU,  emphasized the need for an all-inclusive Viksit Bharat to realize the vision Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar as enshrined in the Constitution of India, and requires internalizing the belief of liberty, equality and fraternity as core values. The event also witnessed the release of the HNLU Journal of Law and Social Sciences (Volume IX, Issue-II) by the dignitaries. Earlier Dr. Avinash Samal welcomed the gathering in the inaugural session with Mr. AasuthoshAahire briefing on the conference and Dr.Ayan Hazra delivering the vote of thanks.  The Valedictory session saw Dr.Vipan Kumar, Registrar 1/C welcoming the gathtering and Dr. Parvesh Rajput delivered the vote of thanks. Mr. AasuthoshAahire also gave a report on the event.

The conference was organized by the Centre for Law & Public Health, Centre for Infrastructure Laws, Centre for Law & Indigenous People, and Centre for Law & Language, under the aegis of the School of Law & Public Policy, and School of Law & Humanities established under Research Hub and Spoke(R-Has) Model. The organizing committee consisted of Mr Aashutosh Kumar Aahire the organizing secretary, and Dr Ayan Hazra, Dr Parvesh Kumar Rajput, & Mr. Jeevan Sagar, as co-secretaries.