Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College for Women, University of Delhi, and Sahitya Akademi jointly organised a two-day national seminar on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee from October 13 to 14, 2026. The seminar was held on the college campus under the theme “125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee: Intellectual Legacy, National Vision, and the Journey Towards Viksit Bharat.” The event brought together scholars, researchers and students from across the country. It included inaugural and valedictory sessions, plenary discussions, research paper presentations and the release of a book. Inaugural Session Highlights Dr. Mukherjee’s Legacy The inaugural session was attended by Chief Guest Shri Vijender Gupta, Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Shri N. Suresh Babu, Deputy Secretary of Sahitya Akademi, and Shri K.G. Suresh, Director of India Habitat Centre, attended as Guests of Honour. College Officials Address the Gathering Principal Prof. Neelam Goyal delivered the welcome address. She highlighted the relevance of the seminar’s theme and discussed the personality and intellectual contributions of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. Governing Body Chairperson Prof. Sudeshna Majumdar spoke about devotion to the motherland, national integrity, educational objectives and civilizational values in the context of a developed India. Shri N. Suresh Babu and Shri K.G. Suresh recalled Dr. Mukherjee’s historical contributions, nationalism and role as an educationist. Chief Guest Shri Vijender Gupta urged students to study history, examine facts critically and understand the contributions of prominent leaders to nation-building. Plenary Sessions Discuss National Vision and Research The seminar featured two plenary sessions addressing Dr. Mukherjee’s legacy, regional issues, research and publication. First Plenary Session Focuses on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh The first plenary session was titled “Legacy of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Prospects for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.” Shri Ashutosh Bhatnagar chaired the session. Dr. Prafulla Ketkar, Editor of Organiser, delivered a keynote address recalling Dr. Mukherjee’s supreme sacrifice. Dr. Binay Kumar Singh, Director of the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Research Foundation (SPMRF), announced collaborative mentorship and research initiatives between SPMRF and the college’s study circle. Second Plenary Session Examines Future Research The second plenary session focused on “Future Research and Publication Aligning with the Vision of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.” Prof. Manjula Grover was the lead speaker. She discussed the alignment of Dr. Mukherjee’s thoughts with Buddhist philosophy and advocated purpose-oriented research rather than an exclusive focus on publication metrics. Researchers from history, political science, philosophy and management also presented papers on the contemporary relevance of Dr. Mukherjee’s vision. Valedictory Session Marks Conclusion of Seminar The two-day seminar concluded with a valedictory session attended by Chief Guest Dr. Anirban Ganguly, Chairman of SPMRF, and Guest of Honour Shri Tarun Vijay, former Editor of Panchjanya. Book Release and Documentary Screening During the concluding session, Dr. Surender Khan’s book, AI Powered Marketing, was released. A short documentary film on the life and ideals of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was also screened. The organisers felicitated participants for their research presentations. Dr. Sushil Dwivedi, Assistant Editor of Sahitya Akademi, delivered the formal vote of thanks. The seminar concluded on October 14, following discussions on Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s intellectual legacy, national vision, research and the theme of Viksit Bharat. Pls Read : Delhi University Holds 3-Day Fine Arts Competition Post navigation Delhi University Holds 3-Day Fine Arts Competition