Heptulla inaugurates 42nd Indian Social Science Congress

Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla Thursday said research in science and social sciences should reach the grass-root of the country.

Inaugurating the 42nd Indian Social Science Congress (ISSC) at the KIIT campus here, she said all the branches of science and social sciences should be brought together under one umbrella.

"Scientific temperament should be there in social sciences. The result of research in science and social sciences should reach the grass-root of the society," she said urging social scientists to spread the knowledge and technology to every nook and corner of the country.

The theme of the congress is 'Human Future in Digital Era'. Indian Social Science Congress is the annual meet of social scientists organised by Indian Social Science Academy (ISSA).

More than 400 research papers will be presented during the five-day meet from December 2631, while 28 subject research committees and 21 interdisciplinary thematic panels representing all disciplines will discuss on various aspects of the human future in digital era.

Prof Binod C Agrawal, President, Indian Social Science Academy and 42nd Indian Social Science Congress delivered the presidential address on the theme during the inaugural session