As you may aware of the fact that " Centre of Science for Villages " (CSV), Wardha started functioning in 1976 under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Late Dr. Devendra Kumar Gupta from the premises of Maganwadi in Wardha. It was the place from where Mahatma Gandhi initiated the work of " All India Village Industries Association " (AIVIA) in 1934. Dr. J. C. Kumarappa, Secretary AIVIA, gave a definite shape to Gandhian concept of rural industrialization and village economy. As a mark of respect to him " Centre of Science for Villages ", and " Institute of Gandhian Studies ", Wardha have planned an yearlong program to mark 125th Birth Anniversary from 4th January 2017 to 4th January 2018. The yearlong celebration will commence with a workshop at Centre of Science for Villages, at Dr. Devendrakumar Campus, Dattapur Wardha during 4th to 6th January 2017. Artisans, Farmers and Grassroot workers alongwith experts of development and economics will be actively participating in this workshop. In this proposed workshop the following themes are expected to be discussed.
Understanding the economy of
Permanence?
Appropriate Technology: Role of
AT in Agricultural Economy.
Nurturing Artisans: Strengthening
a Time Tested Engineering Skills for Villages
Energy:Meeting Energy Demand of
Rural Technologies in Future
Coordination Among Grass-root
efforts and National Laboratories and Institutions
Finalizing the Activities to be
undertaken during and after 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. J. C. Kumappaji
Cycle Yatras in adjoining
villages highlighting prospects of village economy to distressed farming
families.
Formation of study circles
Publications of popular and
thematic articles, journals and books
Networking with likeminded
individuals and institutions
Extending support to 125 new
enterprises in villages
Finalising the draft
recommendations of Programs and Policy Statements for State and Central
Government.
Taking in to consideration your
expertise and experience in the field, we expect your valuable contribution in
any of the thematic areas to be discussed in the workshop. You are coordially
invited to participate and contribute towards the themes of the work being
organized by CSV and IGS from 4th to 6th January 2017. Your valuable inputs for
the proposed yearlong programs are expected. We will be grateful, if you kindly
prepare a synopsis of your presentation or experiences in the field. The
organizers will be happy to take care of your local hospitality during your
stay at CSV.
Anticipating your active
involvement in the workshop.