Don Bosco College Golaghat - Releases ICSSR Seminar Proceedings on Indian Knowledge System and AI
GOLAGHAT, Nov. 10: Don Bosco College, Golaghat, released the proceedings of its ICSSR-sponsored Book of National Seminar at a formal ceremony held on the college campus on Tuesday. The volume, titled “Indian Knowledge System and Artificial Intelligence: Future of Spiritualism Through the Lens of Culture, Ethics and Education under Viksit Bharat,” brings together scholarly papers presented at the seminar and marks the institution's latest contribution to research and publication in the region.
The programme opened with the felicitation of the invited dignitaries. The first copy of the proceedings was then formally handed over to the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour, the Principal, the Vice Principals, IQAC Coordinator, the Research Coordinator and the editors, signaling the official release of the volume.
Dr. Partha Pratim Borah, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, BSSRV, Golaghat, attended as Chief Guest, while Dr. Sanjay Hazarika was Guest of Honour.The programme opened with the felicitation of the invited dignitaries, followed by a welcome address delivered by Daisy Gogoi, co-convenor and editor, on behalf of the organising committee. In his opening remarks, Dr. Fr. A. Amaladoss SDB, Principal and Convenor of the National Seminar, outlined the efforts of the research team and acknowledged the sustained work of the Departments of Sociology and Education in ensuring both the successful completion of the seminar and the publication of its proceedings.
Editor Arpita Dowarah then introduced the proceedings volume, presenting an overview of its themes and the range of contributions it carries.Speaking as Chief Guest, Dr. Borah dwelt on the ideas that can inspire students and commended the volume's subject as a valuable and timely one, noting its engagement with the Indian Knowledge System, artificial intelligence, culture, ethics and education in the context of Viksit Bharat. Dr. Sanjay Hazarika, in his address as Guest of Honour, shared his insights on the theme and congratulated the college on its scholarly output, particularly its efforts to provide research facilities and opportunities to students and to scholars across the region.
The ceremony also featured an experience-sharing session in which contributors to the volume reflected on their research and the process of bringing the papers to publication. Mr. Gourav Dey spoke on behalf of the contributors.The programme concluded with a vote of thanks followed by the National Anthem.
The occasion was described by the college as a reflection of its continuing commitment to fostering a vibrant academic environment through research, publications, intellectual exchange and scholarly initiatives. The release of the proceedings is expected to serve as a reference resource for students and researchers working at the intersection of traditional knowledge systems and emerging technologies.According to the college, the event proved a powerful source of motivation for students, faculty and staff, as well as for the authors of the volume and for students enrolled under the NEP 2020 Honours and Honours with Research programmes, who drew direct encouragement from the occasion's emphasis on inquiry and publication.