The first International Conference of MISARC
'South Asia in 2020: Towards a Greater Unity and Interdependence'

Greetings from Pondicherry!

I am happy to inform you that under the dynamic, dedicated, innovative and able leadership of our Vice Chancellor, Prof J A K Tareen, we are going ahead with organizing the first International Conference of MISARC on the theme kindly approved by you, namely, "South Asia in 2020: Towards a Greater Unity and Interdependence," during November 22-24, 2010. The main focus of the Conference will be to identify ways and means for promoting and deepening economic and socio-cultural unity and interdependec among SAARC countries that may encourage political cooperation as well.

As the attached list of participants (not exhaustive) and programme will show, a lot of leading scholars, diplomats, journalists and members of think tanks are attending the meet. They include: Ambassador Madan Bhattarai, Currently, Freign Secretary, Govt. of Nepal, Kathmandu; Dr Ravindra Kanhal, Senior Fellow, Social Science Institute, Kathmandu; (nominated by Prof Nischal Nath Pandey); Prof. K. Tudor Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; Ambassador Sumit Nakandala, Sri lanka's former Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai and Ambassador in Nepal; Mr Ibrahim Zuhuree, Assistant Director, Head of SAARC Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Maldives; Professor Neelambar  Hatti, Senior Advisor, Nordic Centre for Peace Studies, Department of Economic History, Lund University, P O Box – 7083, SE – 22007 Lund, Sweden; Ambassador Lakhan Lal Mehrotra, IFS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India & United Nations’ Envoy in Cambodia and Indonesia, Sridhar Krishna Swamy, ex-coorespondent of the HIndu from Washignton, DC and Leading shcolars on SAARC studies from all over India. Though delay in grant of visa / last minute problems prevented experts from Islamabad, Dhaka and Kabul from attending the meet, they have promised me to send their full papers, which will be included in the proposed volume that will be published after the Conference.

We extend you our heart-felt gratitude for providing us the opportunity to work for promoting peace, goodwill and cooperation among people and states of South Asia in particular and the world in general.

With respectful regards and profound thanks.

Sincerely,

Prof. N K Jha, PhD (JNU)
Professor & Director, Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation (MISARC)

 
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1. Prof. K. Tudor Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
2. Ambassador Madan Bhattarai, Freign Secretary, Govt. of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal   
3. Ravindra Kanhal, Senior Fellow, Social Science Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
4. Dr. Neelambar  Hatti, Senior Advisor, Nordic Centre for India, Department of Economic History, Lund University, P O Box – 7083, SE – 22007 Lund, Sweden
5. Mr Ibrahim Zuhuree, Assistant Director, Head of SAARC Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Maldives
6. Prof. Claude Aarpi, Expert on International Relations, France (currently at Auroville,TN).
7. Ambassador Lakhan Lal Mehrotra, IFS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India & United Nations’ Envoy in Cambodia and Indonesia.
8. Neelam Choudhary, Assistant Professor (Economics), DDE, University of Jammu.
9. Prof. S R Chakravarty, former Professor of South Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
10. Dr. M. Saleem Kidwai, Associate Professor, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
11. Dr M.V. Prasad, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
12. Dr. Rajan Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi
13. Prof. S.M. Pasha, Department of West Asian Studies, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi.
14. Dr.Anand Kumar, Associate Fellow, Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses, No.1, Development Enclave, Rao Tula Ram Marg, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi
15. Dr. S. Prabhakar, Joint Director Reporting, Lok Sabha, 132, Parliament House, New Delhi.
16. Dr. Sudhir Singh, Dept. of Political Science, University of Delhi.
17. Dr. Suman Sharma, Associate Professor, University of Delhi.
18. Yogesh Kumar Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.
19. Dr Mahua Paul, Assistant Professor, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi.
20. Ms.Amrita Saha, Research Fellow, Foreign Trade (South Asia), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi
21. Dr. Vijay Govind, Former Coordinator, Curriculum Development in Political Science & International Relations, UGC, New Delhi
22. Vijay Prakasan GV, Flat NO.715, Sargodha Apartment, Plot-13, Sector – 7, Dwarka, New Delhi
23. Prof. Mahavir Singh, Dean, School of International Studies, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, UP (Near New Delhi).
24. Dr. Pawan Kumar, Assistant Professor-in-charge, Centre for South Asian Studies for Juridical Studies, Faculty of Law, B.P.S. Women University, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana.
25. Dr. R. Venkata Ramani, S-51/24, Ground Floor, DLF Phase III, Guragaon.
26. Prof. Bhawani Singh, Former Head, Dept. of Political Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
27. Prof. B.C. Uperati, Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
28. Prof. Karori Singh, Professor and former Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
29. Dr. Vinod K. Bhardwaj, University of Rajasthan, Chimanpura (Shahpura), Jaipur, Rajasthan
30. Prof. P M Kamath, Professor of Politics (Retd), 43, Rita Apartment, Devidayal Road, Mulund (W) Mumbai
31. Dr. Dharmesh. V Dhawankar, Senior Faculty, Dept. of Mass Communications, Nagpur University, Nagpur
32. Dr. Rahul Tripathi, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Goa, Goa.
33. Dr. Subhash Shukla, Associate Professor, Centre for Globalization and Development Studies, University of Allahabad, Allahabad
34. Dr. Rishi Kant Pandey, Associate Professor, University of Allahabad, Allahabad
35. Dr. Vivek Kumar Srivastava, Chairman, CSSP, 128/57, Block – D, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur
36. Dr. Rabindra Pd. Singh, Barharwa, S K M University, Dumka, Jharkhand.
37. Prof. Purushottaman Bhattacharya, Joint Director, School of International Studies, Jadaavpur University, Kolkata.
38. Prof. Tridev Chakaberti, Professor, School of International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
39. Dr. Anil Kumar Mohapatra, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
40. Dr. P. Siva Sankara Reddy, UGC Research Awardees, SK University, Anantapur, Andhara Pradesh.
41. Prof. Y Rafeek Ahmed, Professor, Department of Political Science, Mysor University, Mysore, Karnataka
42. Prof. Mizaffar Assadi, Professor & Head, Department of Political Science, Mysor University, Mysore, Karnataka
43. Prof. P S Jayaramu, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
44. Dr. M.J.Vinod, Professor, School of Social Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
45. S.Y. Surendra Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore
46. Dr. B.K. Ravi, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Prasanna Kumar Block, Palace Road, Bangalore
47. Dr. Shaji S, Assistant Professor, Centre for Multi-disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), ICSSR Institute, Dharwad, Karnataka
48. Dr. Syed Ali Mujtaba, Senior Journalist, Ambedkar Road, #8-B, Flat # S-6, Kodambakkam, Chennai
49. Prof. Sridhar Krishnaswami, Professor & Head, School of Media Studies, SRM University, Chennai.
50. Rose G, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Madras, Chennai.
51. Dr. K. Manikandan, Associate Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies and Research Centre, Guru Nanak College, Velachery, Chennai
52. Dr. Sadanand Patra, Associate Professor in Defence Studies, Guru Nanak College, Chennai
53. Dr. V.P. Nedunchezhiyan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Defence & Strategic Studies and Research Centre for South Asian Studies, Guru Nanak College, Chennai.
54. Ms. Shan Eugene, 14A, Sri Vidya Apartments, Opp. Padma Sarangpani School, Venkatesa Nagar 3rd Main Road, Extn., 2, Virugambakkam, Chennai.
55. Dr. D. Kalpana, Professor, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
56. Mr. Raju Narayana Swamy I.A.S., Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
57. Dr. C. Vinodan, Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, School of International Relations, M.G. University, Kotayam, Kerala
58. Prof K M Seethi, School of International Relations, M G University, Kottayam, Kerala.
59. Dr. Suresh. R, Associate Professor, Post Graduate & Research Department of Political Science, Sree Narayana College, (University of Kerala), Kollam, Kerala
    
    
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60. Prof. J A K Tareen, Vice-Chancellor, Pondicherry University
61. Shri. S. Loganathan, Registrar, Pondicherry University.
62. Shri. S. Raghavan, IA & AS, Finance Officer, Pondicherry University.
63. Prof M. Ramdass, Dean, School of Management, Pondicherry University
64. Prof. N.K. Jha, Professor & Director, Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation, Centre for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University.
65. Prof. D. Sambandhan, Dean, School of Social Sciences & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
66. Prof. B. Mohanan Pillai, Head, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
67. Prof. Srikumar, Professor, Department of Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University.
68. Prof Nalini J Thampi, Professor, Department of French, Pondicherry University
69. Dr Uma Chandrasekaran, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University
70. Prof. P. Lazarus Samraj, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
71. Dr. P. Moorthy, Reader in Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
72. Dr. B. Krishnamurthy, Reader in Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
73. Dr. A. Subramanyam Raju, Reader, Center for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University
74. Dr. D. Purushothaman, Lecturer, Center for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University.
75. Dr. S.I. Humayun, Lecturer, Center for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University.
76. Mr. Santhosh Mathew Veranani, Lecturer, Center for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University.
77. Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Biswas, Research Associate, Southern Asia Studies Programme, Pondicherry University.
78. Er. Kashirajan, Engineer, USIC, Pondicherry University.
79. Dr. Mumtaz Begum, Reader, School of Education, Pondicherry University.
80. Dr. L. Mothilal, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University.
81. Dr. S. Indira, Reader, Department of Philosophy, Pondicherry University.
82. Dr. M. Balamurugan, Reader, School of Education, Pondicherry University.
83. Dr. G. Poyya Moli (Member, CEM, IUCN), Reader, Department of Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University. 
84. Dr. Manisha Kumari, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Science, Pondicherry University.
85. Prof. Kittu Reddy, Faculty Member, Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education, Puducherry.
86. Major General (Retd.) A.K. Chatterjee, Auroville, Tamil Nadu.
87. Dr. K Balasundram, Formed Head Department of History, PG Center, Puducherry.
88. R.D. Padmavathy, Assistant Professor in Mathematics and Psychology, Vetri Venkateswara College of Education, Puducherry.
89. Dr. Lily Arul Sharmila, Asst. Professor of English, Tagore Arts College, Lawspet, Puducherry.
90. Mr. Sumit Kumar, Ph. D Candidate, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
91. Mr. Jeeva, Project Fellow & Ph. D Candidate, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
92. Mr. Jayesh, Ph. D Candidate, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
93. Mr. S. Lognathan, Ph. D Candidate, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
94. Mr. Bikashdev Chhura, Ph. D Candidate, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
95. Mr. C. Manikandan, Ph. D Candidate, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
96. P M Joshy, (Ph. D Candidate) Deputy Director, ICSSR Project on South Asia, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
97. S. Vijayanand, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Tourism Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University.
98. Debasis Nandy, M. Phil. Candidate, Dept. of French, Pondicherry University.
99. Mr. Rahmatullah, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Afghanistan).
100. Mr. Mohammad Sharif, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Afghanistan).
101. Mr. Mohammad Neam Poya, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Afghanistan).
102. Mr. Abdul Hai, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Afghanistan).
103. Mr. Abu Salah Md. Yousuf, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bangladesh).
104. Ms. Tanzia Anjum, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bangladesh).
105. Mr. Abiderda Md. Abdujjaher, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bangladesh).
106. Ms. Natasha Israt Kabir, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bangladesh).
107. Ms. Januka Dulal, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bhutan).
108. Mr. Samten Lhendup, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bhutan).
109. Ms. Mingmar Dolma Sherpa, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Bhutan).
110. Mr. J. Amyang Tenzin, MISARC, Pondicherry University, (From Bhutan).
111. Mr. Phurba Tenzing Sherpa, MISARC, Pondicherry University, (From Nepal).
112. Mr. Tenzing Sherpa, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Nepal)
113. Ms. Tenzin Kuenzang, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Nepal).
114. Mr. Tshering Zangbu Sherpa, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Nepal).
115. Ms. U.A. M.D. Abeyan Wardana, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Sri Lanka).
116. Mr. M.I.L. De. Zoysa, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Sri Lanka).
117. Ms. T.M. Theja Shini Dilinika Pothuhera, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Sri Lanka).
118. Mr. Kambura Wala Kankanamge Pradeep Rana Weera, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Sri Lanka).
119. Ms. Shajna Ibrahim Iqbal, MISARC, Pondicherry University (From Maldives).
120. Ms. Sneha Harish Chotai, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
121. Mr. K. Kavidasan, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
122. Mr. Parashamani Chandra, MiSARC, Pondicherry University.
123. Mr. Bharati Dasan, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
124. Ms. Stefy V Joseph, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
125. Mr. Jayanta Ganguly, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
126. Ms. Chayantika Dey, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
127. Mr. Rishi Gupta, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
128. Ms. Archana Minj, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
129. Ms. Simren Thomas, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
130. Ms. Sudha, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
131. Ms. Anjani Devi, MISARC, Pondicherry University.
132. Ms. Maya Mondal, M. Phil, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
133. Ms. Shruti Rao, Pondicherry University.
134. Ms. Rima Basumatary, M. Phil, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
135. Ms. Geetanjali Patra, M. Phil, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.
136. Ms. Anita, M. Phil, Department of Politics & International Studies, Pondicherry University.

Dear Prof. Jha,

Let me take this opportunity to thank you and the whole organizing team for a successful completion of the Seminar. I also thank Ambassador Madanjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor Prof J A K Tareen  and you for invitation extended to me and the warm hospitality received. I must say I have gained a lot of information that is very relevant when we make various decisions at SAARC level.
On a personal note, I will be writing to you about possibility of doing a Phd in Pondicherry University related to South Asian Studies.

Best Regards
Ibrahim Zuhuree, Head, SAARC Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Maldives

Dear professor Jha,
Please allow me to thank you for your impeccable hospitality during the conference. I hope my presence was of some use. I truly enjoyed my stay at the guest house. I certainly hope I will have another opportunity of visiting your University and for a  alonger period. nce again, thank you for your generous hospitality.

Best wishes,
Neelambar

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