Transforming Sanskrit Libraries
in the Context of NEP 2020
for Viksit Bharat @2047
A Three-Day Symposium
Organized by
Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
in Collaboration with
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi
When
26th-28th March 2025 (Wednesday to Friday)
Where
Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA Janpath Building, Near Western Court, Janpath, New Delhi - 110001
About Symposium
Discover the Vision, Embrace the Future: A Journey into Transformation.
Symposium
The three-day symposium on "Transforming Sanskrit Libraries in the Context of NEP 2020" (March 26-28, 2025). It aims to discuss the digital transformation of Sanskrit libraries and challenges in implementing NEP 2020 for Viksit Bharat@2047. The event is free, with limited seats, for library professionals and researchers from Sanskrit institutions.
Organized by
Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
Collaboration with
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi
Aims and Objectives
This pioneering Symposium is a landmark event, exclusively organized for library professionals and researchers from Sanskrit Universities and
allied Institutions across India. It aims to bring them together, empower them with knowledge and skills, and facilitate the exchange of best
practices to drive the transformation of Sanskrit libraries in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Key objectives of this symposium include but not confined to:
- Identification of Issues & Challenges faced by Sanskrit Universities and allied Institutions in digital era and finding out appropriate resources & technologies to enhance the quality of library and information services in these institutions.
- Facilitate discussions on the Digital Transformation of Libraries and Information Services in Sanskrit Universities and allied Institutions.
- Address challenges and opportunities in the implementation of NEP 2020 vis-a-vis Library and Information Services.
- Foster collaboration among stakeholders to achieve the vision of "Viksit Bharat@2047".
How to Join
Interested participants should register through given link at the earliest convenience to facilitate the necessary arrangements.
Who Should Attend
Participation is open to all Library and Information professionals (Librarians/Deputy Librarians/Asst. Librarians/Professional Assistants/ Semi-Professional Assistants) and Researchers working in Sanskrit Universities, Sanskrit Colleges, Adarsh institutes, CSU Affiliated and other allied Institutions engaged in any discipline in the field of Indian Traditional Knowledge System.
- Registration Fee:- No Registration Fee. Registration is on first-come, first serve basis subject to confirmation from organizers. Registration Kit, Lunch, Dinner & Certificates will be provided.
- Accommodation:- Accommodation will be arranged by the host University.
- Travel:- IInd AC/IIIrd AC train fare will be reimbursed to the two nominated participants only. However, University may also nominate additional participants at their own expenses.
Note: Only 100 seats are available on first-come, first-serve basis. Registrations will be confirmed by emails only. Nominated participants must get their forms/nomination letters forwarded through proper channel.
Closing Date for Registrations is 17th March, 2025.
Important Travel Instructions
Confirmed participants must carry their tickets to ensure a hassle-free reimbursement process. Compliance with this guideline is mandatory.
- IInd AC/IIIrd AC train fare will be reimbursed for the shortest route. Candidates traveling by air will have to bear the fare difference.
- Original tickets, along with travel receipts, must be submitted for reimbursement process at the venue.
- Participants are required to share their travel itinerary via the Google Form link after confirming their participation.
Honorees
Honoring Our Distinguished Guests and Committee
Chief Guest
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
Hon'ble Minister of State for Education,Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Guest of Honour
Shri Shankaranand BR
National Organizing SecretaryBharatiya Shikshan Mandal, Delhi
Guest of Honour
Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
Hon'ble Vice-ChancellorJawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
Chief Patron
Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor,Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
Patron
Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi
Member Secretary,Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi
Chair
Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur
Director & Head - Kala Nidhi &Dean (Admin), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Convener
Dr. Pooran Mal Gupta
University Librarian,Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
Advisory Committee
Organising Committee
Schedule
Every Moment Counts: Discover What’s Happening Each Day.
Inauguration and Keynote Sessions
Registration
• Arrival of Guests & Inviting them on Dias
• Lighting of lamp, Vedic Invocation & CSU Kulgeet
• Felicitation of Guests
Welcome Address by Dr. P. M. Gupta, University Librarian, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Opening Address by Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head – Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA & Symposium Chair
Address by Guest of Honour: Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Address by Guest of Honour: Shri Shankaranand BR, National Organizing Secretary, Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal
Address by Patron: Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA
Address by Chief Patron: Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Address by Chief Guest: Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Vote of Thanks
National Anthem
Rapporteur:
Sh. Mayank Singh, Project Associate, UNESCO Cell, Kala Nidhi Division, IGNCA
High Tea
Panel Discussion – 1: Vice Chancellor’s Panel Discussion: Sanskrit and Indic Libraries for Viksit Bharat @ 2047
Chair: Prof. Ramesh Chander Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor, Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Haryana
Co-chair: Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University
Panelists: -
1. Prof. Muralimanohar Pathak, Vice Chancellor, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi
2. Prof. Rani Sadasiva Murty, Vice Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati (Online)
3. Prof. Baidyanath Labh, Vice Chancellor, Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (Online)
4. Prof. K. K. Geethakumary, Vice Chancellor, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala
5. Prof. Devika Madalli, Director, INFLIBNET Centre
Rapporteurs:
1. Dr. Mamta Kaushik, Deputy Librarian, Manav Rachna University
2. Dr. Poulomee Dasgupta, Project Assistant, Kala Nidhi Division, IGNCA
Lunch
Technical Session – 1: Library Automation to Resource Discovery: “Opportunities and Challenges for Sanskrit Libraries”
Chair: Dr. Nandkishor Ramrao Motewar, Director, Knowledge Resource Centre, University of Mumbai
Keynote Speaker: Dr. P. M. Gupta, University Librarian, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Invited Talks:
1. Dr. Deepak Kapade, Director, Knowledge Resource Centre, Kavlkulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek
2. Dr. Vikram Kumar Sharma, University Librarian, Central University of Himachal Pradesh
3. Dr. Sudipta Biswas, College Librarian, Ramakrishna Mission, Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata
Rapporteur:
Dr. Anand Shivram Rautmale, Deputy Librarian, Guruvayoor Campus Library, CSU, Kerala
Tea Break
Technical Session – 2: Sanskrit and Indic Digital Repositories: “Issues and Challenges”
Chair: Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head – Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Viswajanani J. Sattigeri, Head, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Unit, CSIR, New Delhi
Invited Talks:
1. Ms. Shweta Tiwari, Coordinator, E-Bharatisampat, A Project of Samskrita Bharati, Bangalore
2. NDLI Team
Rapporteur:
Dr. Snehlata Upadhyay, Assistant Librarian, HQ Library, CSU, New Delhi
Tea Break
Cultural Programme: Odissi Dance by Smt. Vani Madhav and Group
Dinner
Keynotes and Interactive Sessions
Technical Session – 3: भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा एवं विकसित भारत
Chair: Prof. A. B. Shukla, Prof. & HoD - Bharat Vidya Prayojana (BVP), IGNCA
Co-chair: Prof. Madan Mohan Jha, Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Welfare, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Keynote Speaker:
Prof. (Dr.) Sampadananda Mishra, Director, Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University, Sonipat, Haryana
Invited Talks: -
1. Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh, Director General, National Library of India, Kolkata
2. Dr. Sudhir Lall, Professor & Head, Kalakosa Division, IGNCA
3. Dr. Ruchika Singh, Coordinator, IKS Division, Ministry of Education, GOI
4. Dr. Madhusoodan Pai J, Project Coordinator, BVP Division, IGNCA
Rapporteur:
Mr. Kumar Rohit, Assistant Librarian, Shri Ranbir Campus Library, CSU, J&K
Tea Break
Technical Session – 4: INFLIBNET Library Information and Services
Chair: Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head – Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA
Co-chair: Dr. M. Doraswamy, University Librarian and Vice Chancellor (I/c), Dravidian University (Languages), Andhra Pradesh
Invited Talk:
INFLIBNET Centre Team, Gandhinagar
(Shodhganga, One Nation One Subscription (ONOS), IRINS, INFEED, Other relevant services)
Rapporteur:
Dr. Akash Babu Jain, Assistant Librarian, Rajiv Gandhi Campus Library, CSU, Karnataka
Lunch
Technical Session – 5: Research and Publication Ethics
Chair: Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Director - Library & Professor, Learning Resource Centre, Bennett University, Greater Noida, U. P.
Keynote Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head – Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA
Invited Talks: -
1. Dr. Priya Rai, University Librarian, National Law University, New Delhi
2. Dr. Praveen Babbar, Deputy Librarian, JNU
3. Dr. Trupti D. More, Librarian, Deccan College, PGRI, Pune
4. Dr. Bibhuti Bhushan Pattanaik, Assistant Librarian, JNU
Rapporteur:
Mr. Jai Singh, Assistant Librarian, Jaipur Campus Library, CSU, Jaipur
Tea Break
Technical Session – 6: Library Cooperation and Networking
Chair: Dr. Meeta Vansadia, Director, Sarvajanik University, Gujarat
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Director, DELNET, Delhi
Invited Talks: -
1. Dr. Nabi Hasan, Librarian & Head, Central Library, IIT Delhi
2. Dr. P. M. Gupta, University Librarian, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
3. Dr. Akash Singh, Librarian and Head, LDD, NCERT, New Delhi
4. Dr. Vasanth N., Deputy Librarian, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
5. Dr. Rajesh Pandey, Assistant Librarian, Lal Bahadur Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Rapporteur:
Sh. Ankit Rana, Library & Information Assistant, IGNCA
Folk Cultural Performance
Keynotes and Valedictory Sessions
Technical Session – 7: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials
Chair: Dr. Ajit Kumar, Director, Central Secretariat Library, Ministry of Culture, GOI
Resource Person: IGNCA Conservation Team
Rapporteur:
Dr. Ramroop, Deputy Librarian, Ganganath Jha Campus Library, CSU, Prayagraj-UP
Technical Session – 8: Demonstration of KOHA Library Automation Software
Chair: Sh. Kumar Sanjay, Director (Library), Niti Ayog
Resource Persons:
1. Sh. Kumar Sanjay, Director (Library), Niti Ayog
2. Sh. Dheeraj Sharma, Library & Information Assistant, IGNCA
Rapporteur:
Mr. Ankit Kumar Meena, Library & Information Assistant, IGNCA
Tea Break
Technical Session – 9: OJS Demonstration and Platform Installation
Chair: Dr. E. Gajalakshmi, Librarian, National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi
Resource Person: Sh. Atul Kumar Pal, Assistant Librarian, Central Library, University of Delhi
Rapporteur:
Sh. Satish Kumar, Library & Information Assistant, IGNCA
Technical Session – 10: Gyan Bharatam Mission
Chair: Prof. P. Jha, Director (CIL), IGNCA
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Anirban Dash, Director, National Manuscript Mission, IGNCA
Invited Talk: Mr. Sanjaya Singhal, Managing Trustee, Dharohar
Rapporteur:
Dr. Naveen Kumar, Project Associate, Kala Nidhi Division, IGNCA
Lunch
Technical Session – 11: Role of NEP 2020 in Transforming of Sanskrit Libraries for Viksit Bharat
Chair: Prof. Ravi Tekchandani, Director, Sindhi Council, Ministry of Education, GOI and Professor, University of Delhi
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Shriprakash Singh, Director, South Campus & Professor, University of Delhi
Invited Talks: -
1. Prof. Rabi Narayan Kar, Member Secretary, Principal -Shyam Lal College (Day), University of Delhi
2. Prof. Girish Nath Jha, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, JNU
3. Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head - Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA
4. Prof. K. P. Singh, Director, Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi
Rapporteur:
Sh. Rahul Pachori, Research Fellow (Linguistics), UNESCO Cell, Kala Nidhi Division, IGNCA
Tea Break
Valedictory Session
Welcome Address by Prof. R. G. Murali Krishna, Registrar I/c, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Brief Summary Report by Symposium Chair: Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head - Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA
Address by Chief Patron - Symposium: Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Address by Guest of Honour: Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission, Delhi
Address by Chief Guest: Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, President, IGNCA Trust
Vote of Thanks by Symposium Convener: Dr. P. M. Gupta, University Librarian, Centre Sanskrit University, New Delhi
National Anthem
Rapporteur:
Sh. B. Gopal Singh, Research Fellow, UNESCO Cell, Kala Nidhi Division, IGNCA
Distribution of Certificates
Tour of IGNCA
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Symposium Chair: Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director & Head - Kala Nidhi Division & Dean (Administration), IGNCA
Symposium Convener: Dr. P. M. Gupta, University Librarian, Centre Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Rapporteur General: Dr. Shiva Kanaujia, Deputy Librarian, JNU
Assistant Rapporteur General: Sh. Naveen Dobriyal, Assistant Librarian, Central Sanskrit University, Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Devprayag, Uttarakhand
Venue
Experience Knowledge in the Heart of Tradition!
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common queries about the symposium.
Who can attend the symposium?
The symposium is open to library professionals and researchers from Sanskrit universities, Sanskrit colleges, Adarsh institutes, CSU-affiliated institutions, and other institutions engaged in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems.
How can I register?
Registration is free and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested participants must register via the provided Google Form link.
What is the deadline for registration?
The last date for registration is 17th March 2025.
Will I receive a confirmation for my registration?
Yes, registrations will be confirmed via email.
Is there any travel reimbursement?
Yes, IInd AC/IIIrd AC train fare will be reimbursed for the shortest route. Candidates traveling by air will have to bear the fare difference.
What documents are needed for travel reimbursement?
Participants must submit their original tickets and travel receipts at the venue for reimbursement.
Will accommodation be provided?
Yes, accommodation will be arranged by the host university.
Will there be any certification?
Yes, participants will receive certificates of participation.
Whom can I contact for more details?
For queries, contact:
Dr. P. M. Gupta (Convener & University Librarian) at symposium2025@csu.co.in
Shri Naveen Dobriyal (Coordinator) at +91-9758797512
Shri Saket Sharma at +91-8920620335
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Where Knowledge Meets Reverence.
विद्यालयः सरस्वत्या मन्दिरं विश्वसुन्दरम्।
तत्र ग्रन्थालयो नाम केन्द्रे गर्भगृहं परम्॥
~ आचार्य: श्रीनिवासः वरखेडी, माननीयः कुलपतिः, केन्द्रीयसंस्कृतविश्वविद्यालय:
विद्यालय सरस्वती का सब से सुन्दर मन्दिर है। उसमें ग्रन्थालय केन्द्र में स्थित श्रेष्ठ गर्भगृह के समान है।
University is a beautiful temple of Goddess Saraswati.
There, the library is Sanctum Sanctorum which is located at the center of the temple.
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Convener
Dr. P. M. Gupta
University Librarian,
CSU Delhi
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Coordinator
Shri Naveen Dobriyal
Assistant Librarian,
CSU - Devapryag Campus
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Library Assistant,
CSU Delhi
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