Karnatak University to hold seminar on social justice on October 27

Karnatak University, Dharwad, will be organising a national seminar on the thoughts of Valmiki, Buddha, Basavanna and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, focusing on social justice, equality and social inclusion, on October 27.

The seminar is being organised by the Adikavi Sri Maharshi Valmiki Study Chair of the university, in association with the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan and the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy.

The inaugural session will be held at the Suvarna Mahotsava Bhavan on the university campus at 10.30 a.m., preceded by a procession from the designated site of Valmiki Bhavan at 10 a.m., according to a release issued by seminar coordinator N. Ramanjaneyalu.

Senior writer Arjun Panganavar of Gokak will inaugurate the seminar and deliver the keynote address.

Vice-Chancellor A.M. Khan will preside over the inaugural session.

During the technical sessions, Venkatagiri Dalawai, head of the Department of Literary Studies at Hampi Kannada University, will speak on the thoughts of Valmiki and Basavanna. Sadashiva Marji, a retired official of the State government’s Food and Civil Supplies Department, will discuss the thoughts of Valmiki, Buddha and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

At the valedictory session, Amaresh Yatgal, Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi University of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Gadag, will speak on the history and contributions of the Valmiki Nayaka community.

In-charge Registrar Aravind V. Karabasanagouda, Registrar (Evaluation) A.M. Kadakol and Finance Officer Pradeep Kumar will be present.

Published - October 24, 2026 06:47 pm IST