The Department of Library and Information Science, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut organised a seminar and awareness programme on the occasion of World Social Justice Day on February 20, 2026. The primary objective of the programme was to sensitise students, faculty, and staff to the multifaceted dimensions of social justice in contemporary society. The event aimed to highlight the critical importance of social equality, the protection of human rights, inclusive education, and equitable access to information and knowledge resources. Furthermore, the programme sought to inspire participants to actively contribute, in their respective capacities, to the expansion of information services for marginalised and underserved communities, thereby fostering a more just and inclusive society.
The event commenced with a formal welcome address delivered by Dr. Sudhir Tyagi, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who elucidated the conceptual underpinnings of social justice and underscored the pivotal role that library and information science plays in advancing social equity through the democratic dissemination of knowledge and information within society.
The chief address was delivered by Dr. Manoj Kumar Tripathi, Associate Professor, Department of Liberal Arts and Humanities, who expanded the discourse on social justice beyond mere economic parity, emphasising that it encompasses equitable access to education, information, resources, and opportunities for all segments of society. Dr. Tripathi encouraged students to become socially conscious citizens and to actively participate in extending information services to disadvantaged communities.
The seminar yielded significant academic and social outcomes. Participants gained a deepened understanding of the principles and imperatives of social justice, with particular reference to the role of information professionals in bridging societal divides.
The programme featured student presentations on pertinent contemporary issues including social inclusion, gender equality, and digital empowerment. The deliberations reflected a high level of academic engagement and awareness among the student participants. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks extended by Dr. Alpana. The programme was attended by all students of the department along with faculty members Dr. Manoj Kumar Tripathi, Dr. Kiran Rani Panwar, Dr. Javed Khan, Dr. Sapna Sharma, Dr. Alpana, Mrs. Bhavna Joshi, and all non-teaching staff including Rajendra Kumar, Swati, and Bunty.
