Concept Note

"Sectarianism, bigotry, and it’s horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth. They have filled the earth with violence, drenched it often and often with human blood, destroyed civilization and sent whole nations to despair.” These are Swami Vivekananda's words, which continue to guide millions of youth to this day, acting as a beacon of light.

On the death anniversary of Swami Ji is being observed across the world. Swami Vivekananda passed away on July 4, 1902, when he was only 39. Swami Vivekanad Chair is organizing a seminar on his Mahanirvan Day to give tribute the Swami Vivekanad Ji.

The Seminar by eminent personalities, academicians, research scholars, and students will highlight the messages of Swami Vivekananda for the younger generation during the proposed seminar. Sub themes on nation building, spirituality, yoga, youth power, moral stories, and personality development will spread the message of this great saint and lend a hand to promote rational thinking among the youth. The participation will be open for all researchers and academicians all over the nation.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR

To develop ideas, concepts and proposals for realistic and implementable programs which enhance understanding among people, familiarize us about the philosophy and teachings of Swami Vivekanand Ji.
To understand and build an academic and professional framework based on variation in Indian traditional learning.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the sustainable framework of Swamiji’s philosophy for the Indian youth.
To collect innovative ideas and opinions for the betterment and increase of the potential in the perspective of the government and the local people regarding avenues of learning.
To explore motivating factors for developing interest of the scholars in art of oration, traditional knowledge and religion.
To educate students into cultural values of the society as well as give them motivation and a sense of well-being.
To gather researchers at one place to pool in novel ideas and to share new strategies to develop and foster cultural unity and identity.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Academicians, Research Scholars, Writers, Editors, Consultants, Administrators, Lawyers, Politicians, Environmentalist, Anthropologists and Professionals from all national higher educational institutes and University are invited to submit papers. The focus of the research papers / case studies can be with respect to the lectures and speeches of Vivekanand Ji to awaken India’s national and spiritual consciousness through his philosophy.

The seminar will be conducted in physical as well as blended mode. Academicians, researchers and scholars from Meerut and NCR can present their paper in physical mode while others can present on digital platform. The discourses by eminent personalities, academicians, research scholars, and students will highlight the messages of Swami Vivekananda for the younger generation during the seminar.

THE CONFERENCE DEMONSTRATES THE FOLLOWING SUB THEMES

Thematic Area 1:	Swami Vivekanand's vision on technical regeneration of India.
Thematic Area 2:	Swami Vivekanand- A true motivator of mother language
Thematic Area 3:	Reviving the soul of ancient Indian culture.
Thematic Area 4:	Swami Vivekananda Ji vision on the education system of India
Thematic Area 5:	Swami Vivekanand and improvements of Indian Lifestyle
Thematic Area 6:	Swami Vivekananda view on Morality & Ethics in socioeconomic culture
Thematic Area 7:	Swami Ji’s views on Sadhna
Thematic Area 8:	Swami Ji’ euphoric views in building new India
Thematic Area 9:	Unity and diversity of nation in the view of Swami Vivekanand
Thematic Area 10:	Swamiji’s philosophy and self-reliant improvement
Thematic Area 11:	Vivekanand philosophy on the importance of Yoga.
Thematic Area 12:	Sustainable development by following the footprints of Swami Vivekanand
Thematic Area 13:	Reviving the Indigenous industries for better economic growth
Thematic Area 14:	Swami Vivekananda- An intuitive psychologist
Thematic Area 15:	Role of Swami Vivekananda in Social Reforms

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

Participation certificate to all the participants and presenters.
Best paper presentation award
Live Telecast of the seminar on YouTube and other social media handles
Paper presentation certificates will be valuable for API score at all levels
Best papers with very low plagiarism tolerance will be published in Peer reviewed Subharti Journal of Interdisciplinary Research ISSN number 2581-8716 (Online)
E-seminar proceedings will be published and circulated.

SPECIAL ATTRACTION

A Poster Making Competition on the theme “Core Values of Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy” will also be organized as a special attraction of the event. The registration process will remain the same as mentioned above, and the competition is open to all students of the university. Participants may use any artistic medium, including watercolors, acrylics, oil paints, or pencil sketches. The minimum size of the poster should be A3 (297 mm × 420 mm), and participants will be given two hours to complete their artwork.

The entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts from the fields of art, education, and philosophy, based on criteria such as creativity, relevance to the theme, artistic skills, and the message conveyed through the artwork. Outstanding participants will be honored with First Prize (Certificate of Excellence), Second Prize (Certificate of Merit), and Third Prize (Certificate of Appreciation). This competition aims to encourage creativity, promote artistic expression, and inspire young minds to reflect upon and express the timeless ideals and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation of his philosophy among the youth.