DnyanvardhiniTrust'

Sonubhau Baswant College of

Arts and Commerce
Naginbhai Vasa Marg, Savroli Road, Shahapur, Dist Thane-421601
(Affiliated to University of Mumbai)
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Best College Award 2007-08 Re-Accredited with B+ by NAAC

Department of Library
In Association with
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Organizes
ICSSR (WRC, Mumbai) Sponsored
NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
“PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF INDIAN
KNOWLEDGE (IKS) THROUGH INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHT IN DIGITAL AGE”
Tuesday, 11th March, 2025(Online Mode)
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/M9rFLaTD9sk4SfTi7

About the Conference

About College
Our college is located in rural, hilly and tribal belt of Thane District of Maharashtra.
Shahapur is a census town and is the largest taluka in Thane district, that is surrounded by Western
Ghats of Sahyadri. It is located at latitude 19.4554720 N and longitude 73.33125390 E.
Dnyanvardhini Trust was founded in the year 1984 to fill in the vacuum in the field of
education in Shahapur Taluka. There was no degree college in the hilly, rural and tribal belt
extending from Igatpuri to Bhiwandi and Kalyan. Some socially awakened people from this taluka
came together under the leadership of Late Sonubhau Baswant and Late Naginbhai Vasa together
with Vyapari Mandal, Shahapur and ultimately Dnyanvardhini Trust was founded.The college is
permanently affiliated to University of Mumbai and the college has obtained UGC Recognition i.e.,
2(f) &12-B status.

About Library
Sonubhau Baswant College of Arts & Commerce College has established in the year 1984.
College is situated in Tribal area of Shahapur, Dist. Thane. The institute has central and
departmental libraries. The central library procured 234 books at the beginning of the college.
Presently the library has more than 40900 books in general, more than 9000 books under the Book
Bank Scheme, 1831 books under Hindustani Prachar Sabha, 540 Bound Volume of Journals, 35
periodicals, 51 Maps, 205 CDs and DVDs etc. Library has also subscribed N-LIST Online Journals
consortia.
Library use SOUL automation software since 2004 from INFLIBNET. All software
modules are run successfully i.e. Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control,
Administration and OPAC. All data entry of old books is completed and newly purchased books
and subscribed periodicals are entered in regularly.

About Seminar
India's rich and diverse knowledge system, developed over thousands of years, is one of the
world's most treasured cultural heritages. From Ayurveda, Yoga, and indigenous medicinal
practices to art forms, traditional agriculture, and crafts, India's knowledge systems have sustained
both its people and its culture for generations. However, the rapid digitization of information,
coupled with the global flow of digital content, presents new challenges and opportunities for the
protection of this invaluable knowledge.
Preservation and protection of India's traditional knowledge and cultural heritage is a critical
issue that needs urgent attention. The digital age presents both challenges and opportunities to
protect these invaluable resources. By harnessing the tools of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),
we can ensure that India's traditional knowledge is protected, respected and used sustainably in the
rapidly evolving digital landscape. The symposium will provide a platform to discuss these issues
and propose solutions to ensure that India's rich cultural heritage remains a living resource,
benefiting local communities and the world at large.
As part of the One-Day Online Seminar on 'Preservation and Protection of Indian
Knowledge System through Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age' we invite scholars,
researchers, legal experts, policymakers, and practitioners to submit original articles for
presentation and discussion. This seminar aims to delve into how Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
can safeguard India’s traditional knowledge, while also addressing the pressing challenges in the
digital era.
The Purpose of this Seminar
It is to examine the opportunities and difficulties of utilizing intellectual property rights
(IPR) to safeguard and maintain traditional knowledge in India in the digital age. The
seminar will offer how India may use intellectual property rights (IPR) to protect its rich
cultural legacy while promoting innovation, empowerment, and sustainable development
by looking at current legislative frameworks, cutting-edge technology, and international
best practices.

Objectives of the Seminar

 To Increase Understanding of Indian Knowledge Systems' (IKS) Significance
 To Assess How Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in IKS Protection
 To Determine the Difficulties of IKS Protection in the Digital Era
 To Investigate Digital Tool Possibilities for IKS Preservation and Promotion
 To Talk About IKS Protection Legal and Policy Frameworks
 To know library’s contributions in preservation of traditional knowledge.

Sub-Theme
 Importance of Indian cultural heritage and traditional knowledge
 Indian Knowledge System: Its Global Impact and Perspectives
 Traditional Knowledge Protection Through Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
 New Technologies and Their Possible Contribution to the Preservation of Traditional
Knowledge
 IKS and Humanities  IKS and Economics  IKS and Patent
 IKS and Social  IKS and Sociology  Institutional
Sciences  IKS and Patents Repositories
 IKS and Sciences  IKS and Politics and  Archives
 IKS and Administration  Libraries
Technologies  IKS and Medical  Digital Libraries
 IKS and Philosophy Sciences  Digital Projects
 IKS and  IKS and Ayurveda  IKS and Sports
Mathematics  IKS and Education  IKS and Defence
 IKS and Astronomy  IKS and Agriculture Science
 IKS and History  IKS and Food and  IKS and Astrology
 IKS and Geography Hygiene

 Any subject related to IKS, IPR, Libraries, case studies, etc.

Note: The above sub-themes are only indicative. Authors may opt other topics
also relevant to the theme of the Seminar.

Who Can Participate

This seminar will be of interest to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including:
Academics and Researchers, IPR Professionals and Legal Experts, Cultural and Heritage
Organizations, Students and Young Professionals, any other educationist.
Tentative Schedule of Seminar
TIME SESSION THEME/TOPIC
Inaugural Function
10:00 AM  Welcome Address
To  Inaugural Address by Chief Guest
Session 1
10:30 AM  Keynote Address
 Presidential Address
 Vote of Thanks
Theme: Importance of Indian Knowledge System in
10:30 AM Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences
To
Session 2  Chairman’s Remark
12:00 PM
 Presentation of Resource Person
 Paper Presentations by Researchers
Theme: Role and contribution of IPR in Protecting Indian
12:00PMM Knowledge/Traditional Knowledge
1:30 PM Session 3  Chairman’s Remark
 Presentation of Resource Person
 Paper Presentations by Researchers
1:30 PM –
2:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Theme: Role of Libraries and Emerging Technologies in
2:00 PM – Protecting and Preserving Traditional Knowledge
4:00 PM Session 4
 Chairman’s Remark
 Paper Presentations by Researchers
Feedback and Valedictory Function
 Feedback from Participants
4:00 PM –5:00
Session 6  Address by Chief Guest
PM
 Presidential Address
 Vote of Thanks
Important dates
Last date of research paper submission : 20/02/2025
Last date for registration : 05/03/2025
Registration Fees:
Professionals without paper : Rs.200/-
Research scholar with paper : Rs.600/- (As a First Author)
Academician & Professionals with paper : Rs.700/- (As a First Author)
For Co-Author : Rs.700/- (If print Copy Required)

Bank Details :
The Registration fees shall be paid to the Account No. online through Net Banking/NEFT/RTGS
/UPI as per details given below:
Name of Bank :Bank of Maharashtra
Account Name :S.B.College of Arts & Commerce, Shahapur
Account No. :20175700048
IFSC :MAHB0000359
Branch :Shahapur, Dist.-Thane

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/M9rFLaTD9sk4SfTi7

Guideline for Paper Submission
 Original and own research articles (not published previously) on the above theme and
subthemes are invited.
 Papers should be typed on Microsoft Word-version, A4 size, with 1" top & bottom
margins and 1.5" left & right-side margins. English papers should be typed in Times New
Roman font 12 size, while Marathi & Hindi papers should be typed in Arial Unicode MS
or Mangal font 14 size, double-spaced.
 The main title should not exceed 50 characters, including letters, spaces, and punctuation.
An abstract of 150-250 words should be provided. The paper size should be between
2500-3000 words. The reference style should be APA 7th Ed.
 Papers will be reviewed by the Review Committee and every author (S) should
strictly follow the plagiarism rules/policy.
 The paper must be submitted along with registration receipt and payment screenshot.
Selected papers will be published in a Blind peer reviewed Multidisciplinary and
Refereed International Research Journal with ISSN (Print Only).
 Submit research paper (word format) in Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/M9rFLaTD9sk4SfTi7 along with payment receipt’s
screenshot and copyright declaration form according to the format.
 The board of Editors reserves the rights regarding publication of paper
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Chief Patrons

Hon’ble Pro-Vice Hon. Director,

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
Chancellor ICSSR / WRC
University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai University of Mumbai
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President President

Vice President Vice President

Secretary Secretary
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Chairperson
Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Singh
I/C Principal and I/C Dean of Humanities, University of Mumbai
Convenor
Dr. Shahaji Shankar Waghmode (9892488185)
Librarian and IQAC Coordinator
Coordinator
Dr. Santosh L. Gaikwad (9421622845)
Vice-Principal
Any query please contact: [email protected]
WhatsApp Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HWJwYgyv7rQERC2LmYhrT9
Advisory Committee
 Prof. (Dr)Madhukarbhai S. Padvi  Dr. D. K. Veer (Rtd. Director, KRC BAMU,
(Hon’ble VC, Birsa Munda Tribal University) Sambhajinagar)
 Prof. (Dr.) Shivram S. Garje (Offg.  Prof. Raj Singh, Inter-University Centre
Dean, Faculty of Sci. and Tech., Uni. of for Teacher Education, (BHU)
Mumbai)  Dr. Nandkumar Dahibhate (Rtd. Scientist)
 Prof. CA Ravindra P.Bambardekr  Prof. Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar (Rtd. Prof.
(Offg. Dean Faculty of Comm. and DLIS, SPPU, Pune)
Manage., Uni. of Mumbai)  Dr. Mohan Kherde (Rtd. Director, KRC,
 Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Singh (Offg. Dean SGBA University, Amravati
Faculty of Interdisciplinary, Uni. of Mumbai)  Prof. Dr. Subhash Chavan (Director,
 Prin. (Dr.) Suchitra Naik (Off. Asso. KRC, SNDT University, Mumbai)
Dean, University of Mumbai)  Dr. Jagdish Kulkarni (I/C Director,
 Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Karne (Off. Asso. KRC, SRTM University, Nanded)
Dean, University of Mumbai)  Dr Archana Pathak. (Librarian,
 Prin. (Dr.) Kishori Bhagat (Off. Asso. Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan )
Dean, University of Mumbai)  Prof. Suraj A. Pandit, Head, Ancient
 Prin. (Dr.) Mdhav R.Rajwade Indian Culture, Stathe College, Mumbai
(Offg. Asso Dean, Faculty of Sci. and  Prof. Ashish Pandey (Indian Institute of
Technology, Mumbai)
Tech., Uni. of Mumbai)
 Prof. Raghav Krishna (I I T, Delhi)
 Prof (Dr.) Shivaji Sargar
(Director, CDOE, Mumbai)  Dr. Gaurav Gadgil ( School of Civilization,
Somaiya Vidya Vihar University)
 Dr. Sunil Patil
 Dr. Prasad Bhide (Central Sanskrit
(Director, Students welfare)
University, Bhopal)
 Prof. (Dr.) Nandkishore Motewar
(Director, KRC, University of Mumbai)
 Prin. Prof.Deepak Sable
( Bharat College, Badlapur)
 Prin. (Dr.) Moushumi Datta (Nagindas
 Dr. Dattatray Kalbande (Librarian, J.
Khandwala College, Mumbai)
Watumal Girls College, Ulhasnagar)
 Prin. (Dr.) Vasant Pandit Mali (J. W.
 Dr. Vishnu Pawar (Librarian, Shivaji
Sadhubella Girls College,Ulhasnagar)
Mahavidyalaya, Udgir)
 Prin. (Dr.) Ganesh Ramdas Bhagure
 Dr. Ramakant Navghare (Librarian,
(Satish P. Dnyanasadhana College Thane)
CKT. College, Panvel)
 Prof. Vishwanath R. Patil
 Dr. Yogesh Mate (Librarian, Pune)
(Director, NANO, Mumbai)
 Dr. Sunil Urkudkar(Librarian, Wardha)
 Prof. (Dr.) Vidya Venkatesan
(I/C, Director,UGC, MMTTC, Mumbai)  Prof. Pawan Sharma (Librarian, Pune)
 Prof. (Dr.) Baliram N. Gaikwad  Dr. R. A. Lathkar (Librarian, Nanded)
(Director- DLLE, University of Mumbai)  Dr. V. V. Giri (Librarian, Latur)
 Prin. (Dr.) Kiran J. Save  Dr. Dhananjay Deote (Librarian, Nagpur)
(Sonopant Dandekar College, Palghar)  Dr.Vinay Patil (Librarian, Jalgaon)
 Prin.(Dr.) Dilip Patil,  Prin.(Dr.) Sahebrao.V.Dhanwate
( N.K.T.T College,Thane) (A.C & Science College, Kinhavali)

Organising Committee
 Prof. (Dr.) S. G. Sagar (HoD,Comm.)  Prof. Dr. A. L. More (HoD, Eco.)
 Prof.(Dr.) G.G. Sonwane (HoD,Hist.)  Dr. D. D. Kamble (HoD, English.)
 Dr. R. S. Shanwar (HoD, Mar.)  Prof. L. U. Karan, (HoD, IT)
 Prof. Y. U. Shaikh (HoD, BBI & BAF)  Mr. J. K. Khambayat (Sr.Clerk)
 Mr. S. J. Diwan (O.S)
All Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
( DECLARATION FORM )
NATIONAL SEMINAR
On
PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF INDIAN KNOWLEDGE (IKS) THROUGH
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT IN DIGITAL AGE
Tuesday, 11th March, 2025(Online Mode)
Sponsored by ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research)
Western Regional Centre, Mumbai
Organized by
Dnyanvardhini Trust's Sonubhau Baswant College of Arts and Commerce, Shahapur
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To,
Principal/Convenor (Seminar),
Sonubhau Baswant College of Arts and Commerce,
Shahapur, Dist.-Thane

Sub: Copyright and Plagiarism Declaration

Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to confirm you that I/We ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ am / are
contributing original and own research (previously not published) paper for presentation/publication in
One-Day Online Seminar on 'Preservation and Protection of Indian Knowledge System Through
Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age' to be held on 11th March 2025 and publications in Special
Issue of Seminar in Blind peer reviewed Multidisciplinary and Refereed International Research Journal.
My/Our original and own research (previously not published) paper is entitled:
____________________________________________________________________________________
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The editor/s reserve the right to edit the paper and I agree to assign the exclusive right to publish,
and to license for publication, the paper in whole and in part in all editions, forms and media in the English
language and in any translations without limitation to the organizers of the conference. I confirm that no
part of this article has been copied / lifted from any other publication. All quotations given within quotes
have been supported with references with complete and correct bibliographic details. If it is found that there
is a copyright violation the responsibility will remain with me and co-authors of the article (if any). I/we
will pay for the damages as per law. I also agree that I will obtain permission for non-exclusive world right
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