Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Guwahati, in collaboration with the Tripura University, organised a Civil Society 20 Policy Dialogue, on 12th May, 2023 at Seminar Hall 2, Building Number 11, Tripura University, Agartala, under the theme Diversity, Inclusion, Mutual Respect (DIMR). The programme was supported by Partners Jamatia Hoda and Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Knowledge Partner by North East Training Research and Advocacy Foundation and sponsors were Rotary Clubs of Tripura, Zone XVI, RID 3240 and Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission.Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), Guwahati, in collaboration with the Tripura University, organised a Civil Society 20 Policy Dialogue, on 12th May, 2023 at Seminar Hall 2, Building Number 11, Tripura University, Agartala, under the theme Diversity, Inclusion, Mutual Respect (DIMR). The programme was supported by Partners Jamatia Hoda and Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Knowledge Partner by North East Training Research and Advocacy Foundation and sponsors were Rotary Clubs of Tripura, Zone XVI, RID 3240 and Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission.
The programme started with the Mangalacharan and Deep Prajwalan by the Dignitaries, Mannaneya Jishnu Dev Varma, who was also the moderator of the consultation programme, Prof. Ganga Prasad Prasain ji, Honourable Vice Chancellor of Tripura University, Prof. Satyadeo Poddar, Honourable Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Bir Bikram University, and Dr. Joram Begi, National Co ordinator, Working Group, DIMR also the Chairman of Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture.
Then an inaugural song of the Kulageet of Tripura University was presented by the Volunteers of NSS Unit of the Department of Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies (Tribal & Ethnic Studies) (CSSEIP) and Dr. Utpal Biswas.
The introduction of the theme by the Chairman of VKIC, he explained about the prospects under which the Consultations have been taking place and about how the C20 group explores and enunciate on the need to acknowledge, respect, adopt and recommend diverse approaches for solving various issues. Also how y bringing together stakeholders the Civil Society 20 and move with diverse approaches for solving diverse social issues.
Mananeya Jishnu Dev Varma ji, in his deliberation mentioned about the traditional culture of Tripura. How the ancient culture of the state and the Royal families of Tripura were inherently following their own culture unless certain influences tended to wipe out the cultural aspects of the state. But it is the people who can revive that by practicing their own culture.
The deliberation of VC of MBBU mentioned the changes that a society goes through over the ages with respect to various ideologies, but the aspects regarding the basic needs of the society should not be compromised.
The VC of Tripura University, who presided over the programme, concluded the first session thanking the dignitaries for their presence and hoped the programme to be successful.
The inaugural session concluded with the National Anthem and was followed by Tea break.
The second session was introduced by the Local co ordinator of the programme, Dr. Rajesh Chatterjee, Asst. Professor, Dept. Of CSSEIP, Tripura University with the deliberation of partners Jamatia Hoda and NETRA and then the moderator, Respect Jishnu Varma ji explained the guidelines to the participants and the consultation started.
An approximate of 30 organisations participated in the discussion and they shared their success stories and certain policy recommendations which would help them in smoothing their work. Those recommendations were noted down by three Rapporteurs, from the Tripura University, which will then be compiled and taken up in the final conclave of C20 to be held at Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12.
The prayers of gratitude was expressed by Prof. Parimal Ch. Bhattacharjee, Director of VKIC.
There was a display of VKIC publications outside the auditorium as well.
