Bhatter College, Dantan (Autonomous), in collaboration with Dantan Manav Kalyan Kendra, successfully organized a seminar on “Multidisciplinary Research & Rural Development” on October 12, 2026, at the college Seminar Hall from 11:30 am. The programme was officially inaugurated by the Principal of the college, Prof. (Dr.) Giridhari Panda. The seminar was graced by the presence of President Dr. Tapan Kumar Tripathi, Vice-President Shib Sankar Senapati, Sri Prabuddha Giri, Sri Sudip Khatua and other members of Dantan Manav Kalyan Kendra.
The event featured Dr. Syamsundar Mandal, Former Statistical Officer & Head, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), as the Chief Speaker. The seminar focused on two primary themes: “Research Training & Opportunities for Students under NEP 2020” and “Evidence-Based Health Planning: Gramin Suswadthya Balay for Rural Development.”
Students and staff from the Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Nutrition, Geography, Anthropology, and Economics departments actively participated, with a total of 106 students and 19 teachers in attendance. The initiative aimed to bridge the gap between academic research and practical rural transformation, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based health planning and student engagement in multidisciplinary research. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the support of the Ruby Cancer Care and Research Foundation, Kolkata.
