𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐑-𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐃𝐀𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐑-𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

DAV College Jalandhar organized an ICPR-sponsored lecture on “Historical Roots of Indian Civilization and Relevance in Modern Times.” The event was hosted by the Department of Political Science in collaboration with History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, and Economics.

The keynote speaker, Prof. (Dr.) Sukhdev Singh Sohal (former HoD, History & Social Sciences, GNDU Amritsar), shared deep insights into India’s historical evolution and its modern relevance. Renowned for his research and mentorship, Dr. Sohal explored four key themes:

Problematics – Understanding history amidst rapid technological changes.

Nation & Civilization – Differentiating these fundamental concepts.

National Interests – Analyzing governance, state affairs, and socio-economic inequalities through historical debates, including Tagore vs. Gandhi.

Modern Relevance – Highlighting history as a continuous process connecting the past and present.

Dr. Sohal emphasized that nationalism can be exclusive, but India must strive for an inclusive civilizational state. He encouraged the younger generation to embrace this ethos for a progressive future.

Principal Dr. Rajesh Kumar welcomed the distinguished speaker, urging students to engage with historical perspectives. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session and a vote of thanks by Dr. Raj Kumar (History) on behalf of Programme Coordinator Dr. Dinesh Arora. Faculty members from Social Sciences graced the occasion.