Celebration of World Philosophy Day-2025
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A One-Day National Seminar on “Indian Wisdom on Neeti and Nyaya (Ethics and Justice)” was successfully organised by the Department of Philosophy in collaboration with the Department of Political Science and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Post Graduate Government College, Sector-46, Chandigarh, on January 30, 2026. The seminar was sponsored by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, and held at the college to mark World Philosophy Day-2025.
During the inaugural session, Prof. (Dr.) Nisha Aggarwal, Principal of the college, extended a warm welcome to all the guests and introduced the seminar’s theme. In her address, she highlighted that the annual celebration of World Philosophy Day reaffirms the timeless significance of philosophy—its role in advancing human thought, enriching diverse cultures, and shaping the intellectual growth of every individual. This session presided over by Prof. Prof. R.C. Sinha, National-Fellow, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla.
Professor Shivani Sharma from the Department of Philosophy at Panjab
University, Chandigarh, delivered the keynote address, offering profound
insights into the relevance of Indian philosophical traditions in understanding
ethics and justice in contemporary society. She underscored the significance of
principles such as moral duty, fairness, and social responsibility when
addressing modern ethical dilemmas. Additionally, she illuminated how ancient
Indian texts, including the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, and Mahabharata, provide
valuable frameworks for conflict resolution and the promotion of social
harmony.
The first issue of “Metaphilosophy:
Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences” and a book on Philosophy of
Mahatma Gandhi written by Ms. Deepalee Rout released by the guests. This book
covers the syllabus of our Philosophy Value Added Course introduced in BA 3rd
Semester of Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) of Panjab University,
Chandigarh. Dr. G.C. Sethi, HoD
(Political Science) and delivered his vote of thanks.
Several eminent scholars from different
disciplines enriched the seminar through their scholarly deliberations The academic sessions were Chaired by Prof.
Ashutosh Kumar, Department of Political Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh,
Prof. R.K. Deswal, Incharge, Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta Adhyayan Kendra, Department
of A.I.H, Culture & Archaeology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Dr.
Ashutosh Angiras, Former Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Sanatan
Dharma College (Lahore), Ambala Cantt. (Haryana), Mr. Lallan Singh Baghel,
Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Panjab University, Chandigarh,
Dr. Mona Arora, Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of Sociology, Goswami
Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College (GGDSD), Sector-32, Chandigarh and Dr.
Ambuj Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Post Graduate
Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh. Total 24 Research papers were
presented during the four sessions from research scholars and teachers from
different institutions:
Academic Session-I & III (Physical Mode)
1. Ms. Yamini
Bhutani, Research Scholar (Philosophy), Panjab University, Chandigarh
2. Mr. Hanglem Mohon
Singh, Research Scholar (Philosophy), Panjab University, Chandigarh
3. Ms. Shyama Devi,
Research Scholar (Political Science), Panjab University, Chandigarh
4. Ms. Sumedha Seth,
PGT (Political Science), KBDAV Sr. Secondary School, Chandigarh
5. Ms. Kirti Bhatia,
Research Scholar, Political Science Deptt., Panjab University, Chandigarh
6. Dr. Devdas Saket,
Guest Faculty, Avadesh Partap Singh University, Riva (MP).
7. Ms. Kavita Rani,
Assistant Professor in Political Science, Government College Ropar.
8.
Dr. Gobinda Chandra Sethi, Associate
Professor (Political Science), PGGC-46, Chandigarh: Kautilya’s View Point on
Welfare State: An Analysis
9. Mr. Praveen
Choubey, Associate Professor (History), PGGC-46, Chandigarh: Moral/Human Value
and Contemporary Society
10.Dr. Gaurav Kumar,
Assistant Professor (Philosophy0, S.D. College, Sector-32, Chandigarh:
Philosophical Foundation so Vasudeva Kutumkam: Advaita Vedanta and the Idea of
Classless Society
11.Ms. Jyoti,
Assistant Professor (Political Science), PGGC-46, Chandigarh: Concept of
Justice in Indian Knowledge System
12.Dr. Desh Raj
Sirswal, Assistant Professor (Philosophy), Post Graduate Govt. College,
Sector-46, Chandigarh: Ethical Philosophy of Mahrishi Valmiki
Academic Session-
II & IV (Online):
1. Dr. Amit Kumar,
Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Govt. College Bundelkhand (UP).
2. Dr. Poonama
Verma, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, COE-GC Sanjauli, Shimla
(HP)
3. Dr. Ghanshyam
Singh Soni, Assistant Professor (Philosophy) Govt. College, Solan (HP)
4. Dr. K.
Vengadachalam , Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Madras Christian
College (Autonomous), Chennai (TN).
5. Dr. Pramod Kumar
Dash, Head, Department of Philosophy, Nayagarh Autonomous College, Nayagarh,
Odisha.
6. Mr. Willibald
Vishal Francis, Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, University of
Delhi.
7. Ms. Ashu, PhD
Scholar, Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida: Puruṣārtha in Stone: Dharma,
Artha, Kāma, and Mokṣa as Reflected in Hindu Gods and Goddesses Sculpture in
Indian Art
8. Mr. Gurjot Singh,
Research Scholar (Philosophy), Panjab University, Chandigarh
9.
Ms. Manisha, Assistant Professor
(Mathematics), PGGC-46, Chandigarh: Vedic Mathematics: Nature and its Relevance
in Indian Knowledge System
10.Ms. Harnoor Kaur,
Student, GGDSD College, Sector-32, Chandigarh: Indian Knowledge System on Neeti
and Nyaya
11.Dr.
O.P.Parameswaran, Associate Professor (Fine Arts), PGGC-46,
Chandigarh: Pictorial Representation of Compassion and Sacrifice: A study of
the Mahakapi Jataka on the Torana of the Great Stupa at Sanchi
12.Dr. Gaurav Kumar,
Assistant Professor (Philosophy), Chandigarh University, Mohali (PB): Yantra'
in Indian Darshan and modern Technological Determinism: Exploring
'techno-being' in the context of Indian Neeti and Nyaya
Their
presentations highlighted ethical dimensions of Neeti and Nyaya from
philosophical, political, sociological and cultural perspectives. It witnessed
active participation from faculty members, research scholars, and students,
leading to meaningful discussions and academic exchange.
In the Valedictory Session, Prof. Sneh
Hrshinder Sharma (Dean) distributed the certificates to the paper presentations
and congratulated them for their fruitful presentations. The seminar concluded with a vote
of thanks by Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal
(Convener of the seminar) acknowledging the valuable contributions of
the speakers, organizers and participants.
The
seminar was organised under the guidance of Prof. (Dr) Nisha Aggarwal
(Principal), Prof. (Dr) Sneh Harshinder Sharma (Dean), and Dr Rajesh Kumar
(Vice-Principal). The event successfully achieved its objective of promoting
philosophical inquiry into Indian ethical traditions and their relevance in
addressing contemporary issues of justice. About 120
faculty and students participated in this seminar.
