‘Tejaswini’ Seminar Revisits Women’s Role in Indian History
Seminar on Women’s Perspective highlights role of women in Indian historiography and nation-building
- Seminar on women’s perspective in Indian historiography held in New Delhi
- Event organised on International Women’s Day by two cultural institutions
- Scholars emphasised role of women in history, culture and nation-building
- Discussions focused on reinterpretation of history through women’s lens
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 11th March: A seminar titled “Tejaswini: Women’s Perspective, Discourse and Reinterpretation in Indian Historiography” was organised in the national capital on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
The event was jointly organised by the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, Delhi Province, and the Madhav Sanskriti Nyas at the central office of the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, ‘Sadhana’, located at Keshav Kunj in Jhandewalan, New Delhi.
The programme began with the traditional lighting of the lamp and a Manglacharan, marking the formal inauguration of the event.
Introducing the theme of the seminar, Dr. Gauri De highlighted the importance of incorporating women’s perspectives in historical writing and emphasised the need to reinterpret Indian history through a broader and more inclusive lens.
The chief guest, Prof. Sushmita Pandey, spoke about the active role played by women throughout India’s historical and cultural traditions and stressed the importance of recognising their contributions in mainstream historiography.
During the seminar, Prof. Surjit Kaur Jolly, Prof. Youthika Mishra and Prof. Nandini Sinha Kapoor shared their views on the role of women in awakening social consciousness, nation-building and their contributions through organisations such as the Rashtra Sevika Samiti.
The event also witnessed the presence of Dr. Balamukund Pandey, National Organising Secretary of the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, whose guidance added significance to the programme.
The session was chaired by Prof. Dharmchand Chaubey.
As part of the cultural segment of the event, Archana presented a Lavani dance performance, while Archana, Manisha Maurya, Anveeksha and Aanchal presented poetry recitations reflecting themes of women’s empowerment and cultural heritage.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Rajvanti, while Dr. Ankita Dubey delivered the vote of thanks.
The event concluded with the collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’, marking the end of the seminar that focused on bringing women’s voices and perspectives into the mainstream narrative of Indian history.
