RV University’s Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Contemporary Ethics (MGCCE) aims to promote scholarly and public dialogues on the relevance of life and work of Mahatma Gandhi, ethics of contemporary political, economic and social action. It is an interdisciplinary forum for scholars interested in the study of ethical dimensions of: political leadership, managerial action, social activism, Gandhi’s teachings for the 21st Century, democratic action, leadership in organisations, pedagogies of justice and fairness, holistic and interwoven educational practices. The centre will host seminars, annual conferences, book discussions, visiting scholars and other public events to disseminate scholarly understanding to a wider public.
Objectives
1. Provide a forum for scholars from India and from across the world working on Gandhi and broader themes of contemporary ethics.
2. Support new scholarship on the themes relevant to the Centre.
3. Promote understanding of the significance Gandhi’s teachings in contemporary times.
4. Publicly disseminate scholarly work for wider public.
5. Support teaching Gandhian values, ethical imaginaries and practices of political action.
6. Support and publish high quality scholarly work.
Planned Activities
Host seminars, symposia and other events relevant to the research/ teaching objectives of the Centre.
Hold annual international conference on life and after-lives of Mahatma Gandhi and his followers
Publish monographs, occasional papers and books on the themes topics of scholarly and practical interest.
Facilitate exchange of scholars and host visiting fellows working on the themes identified by the Centre
Develop and teach courses on Gandhi and contemporary ethics across the schools at RVU.
Forthcoming Events
International Conference on Gandhi and Contemporary Ethics (Dec 2023/Jan 2024)
Pictures from the Past Events
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Extracts from the Past Events
Distinguished Public Lecture and Inauguration of the Centre Ethics – By Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner Mr. Bezwada Wilson, 02 October 2022
Inaugurating the Centre, Mr. Bezwada Wilson said, “Gandhiji’s teaching is imperative in today’s world, and they are more relevant than ever before. The youth of today will be the next generation of leaders and they must lead with empathy and compassion. It is imperative to place interest of others ahead of self and fulfil our responsibility as responsible citizens. Many have sacrificed their lives for us, now it is our time to destroy the hurdles ahead of us and create a world with liberty and freedom. Regardless of age, ability, status or gender, we need to be better human beings who practice equality and equity before we become citizens of the nation. We tend to lose track of our lives in this busy world, I’m happy to see that RV University follows its legacy and help build a better future for the next generation.”
Internal Members
Professor (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy, Chairperson
Professor V. Krishnappa, Executive Director
Dr. Vijendra Singh, Member
Person of Contact
Professor V. Krishnappa
Executive Director, MGCCE
Email contact: krishnappav@rvu.edu.in
