Call for Paper
Two Day National Seminar
on
Social Dynamics of Elderly People:
Issues, Challenges and Prospects
HYBRID MODE
( 26th and 27th March, 2025 )
Organised by
A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna
Sponsored by
National Institute of Social Defence
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government of India, New Delhi
Venue
A N Sinha Institute of Social Studies
North-West of Gandhi Maidan
Patna, Bihar
Abstract submission Submission of full Paper
10th March 2025 20th March 2025
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About the Institute
Anugrah Narayan Sinha Institute of Social Studies has been established by the Government of Bihar
in January 1958 and made a Statutory Autonomous Body through legislation of Bihar Gazette on October 8,
1964. The Institute is governed by Board of Control and funded by Department of Education, Government of
Bihar and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) through Ministry of Education, Government
of India. The research theme of the institute broadly focuses on development and change, with special
reference to Bihar and Eastern region with multi-disciplinary approach. The institute offers courses of
Doctorate and Post-Doctorate of Philosophy in major streams of Social Sciences. The Institute has expertise
and organized professionally managed National and State level Seminars and Conferences with multifaceted
dedicated team.
Submission of Research Paper
Experts, academicians, research scholars, post graduate students, civil society organizations,
government officials, legal professionals and concerned citizens are invited to contribute their research
papers on any of the proposed themes. You are requested to confirm your participation by submitting
abstract of 250 words by 10th March and full paper by 20th March, along with registration fee. The
contributions may submit their paper either in English or in Hindi. The paper and registration fee receipt
should be sent through e-mail:
[email protected]Registration procedure: Kindly register yourself online on or before 20th March, 2025 on the below link:
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Registration Fee:
Please remit registration fee as given below-
Faculty Member : Rs. 700 /-
Research Scholars : Rs. 500 /-
P G Students : Rs. 300 /-
Note: For joint authorship registration fee for each participant will be charged separately.
Mode of Payment:
Account Name : ANSISS SEMINAR
Account Number : 36095111294
IFSC Code : SBIN0000152
Bank Name : State Bank of India
Branch : Patna Main Branch, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna
Convener Co-Convener Patron
Professor B. N. Prasad Dr. Habibullah Ansari Dr. S. Siddharth, IAS
HOD, Sociology & Social Anthropology HOD, Social Psychology Director, ANSISS
Cell No: 9470712676 Cell No: 7992430402 Additional Chief Secretary, Edu. Deptt, Govt of Bihar
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Concept Note
In the New Millennium; Indian social system is undergoing rapid change due to modernisation,
technological advancement, I-T revolution, improvement in medical health care, government policies and
programmes; for overall development of Indian society. These changes impacted traditional social formation
and thrown challenges to elderly people. Due to mass immunisation and medical facilities; absolute number
of elderly over 60 years is increasing very fast. Around 60 percent of world elderly persons live in Asia,
which is expected to be 75 percent by 2025. According to Report of Technical Group on Population
Projections (2011-2036); population of elderly persons in India in 2021 has been 137.5 million, expected to
be 193.4 million by 2031. In 2036, population of elderly is projected to be 227 million, shall constitute 14.9
percent of total Indian population. Growing numbers of old people with increasing life expectancy; elderly
persons are facing multifaceted problems- social, economic, health, psychological and physiological; posing
uncongenial situation for them. Declining family support system, economic insecurity, failing physiological
conditions, inadequate social security, social isolation, depression and anxiety, and its subsequent impact on
elderly population are pertinent issues to be deliberated and explored.
Aims and Objectives
The main objective of the seminar is to deliberate upon ensuing challenges of elderly people due to emerging
new socio-economic and psychological factors, and to explore short and long term informed policy measures
for dignified life of elderly population of our society.
Sub-themes
In the light of above emerging scenario and concerns; proposed seminar will focus on following sub-themes:
Malnutrition, Role of Medical and Health Care.
Psychological and Emotional Crisis
Financial and Material Insecurity
Neglect, Maltreatment and Role of Intergenerational Bonding.
Social Media and Civil Society
Social Security Policies and Programmes
Accommodation:
Modest accommodation will be provided only for outstation participants on twin-sharing basis on 26th and
27th March. No TA/DA will be paid. However; local hospitalities will be our privilege
For any help, please contact:
1. Dr. Chandrabali Kumar: 9693168691, 8789502485
2. Mr. Ajay Kumar Nirala: 8271626220
Note: Selected research papers will be published in a book form with ISBN
.
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Registration Form:
A N Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna - 800001
Two Day National Seminar on Social Dynamics of Elderly People: Issues, Challenges and Prospects
(Sponsored by- National Institute of Social Defence Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government of India, New Delhi)
on 26th – 27th March 2025
1 Name
2 Designation
3 Affiliating Institution
4 Corresponding Address
5 E-mail ID &
Mobile Number
6 Title of the paper
7 Whether fee is paid: Yes/No
8 Reference No. of fee payment
9 Accommodation needed ?:
(Yes/No)
10 Date and time of arrival
11 Date and time of Departure
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with date
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through this email [email protected] or whatsapp on 8271626220
