Tata Institute of Social Science and Mahatma Gandhi

[Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav]

Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav

Senior Gandhian Scholar

Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

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Tata Institute of Social Science and Mahatma Gandhi

 

Mahatma Gandhi liked Tata Institute of Social Science. He heard about the work of it. He had contact with his professors. The Tata Institute of Social Sciences was established in 1936 by Sir Dorabji Tata. It is first school of social work in India. It was a pioneering effort with the objective of Social Welfare through academic excellence, a characteristic of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. In 1944, the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. It is recognize by University Grant Commotion in 1964.

Since its inception in 1936, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has never limited itself to the mandate of a conventional university; rather, it has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare and social justice through: Value-based professional education for social work and other human service professions; Social research and dissemination of socially relevant knowledge; Social intervention through training and field action projects; Contribution to social and welfare policy and programme formulation at state, national and international levels; and Professional response to national calamities, through relief, rehabilitation and disaster management.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences works towards its vision:   Creation and provision of socially relevant and high quality professional education in a wide range of inter-disciplinary areas of Social Sciences to a larger number of students from all sections of the society in the country Facilitation of autonomous research and dissemination of knowledge. Support knowledge creation through strong M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes and Post-Doctoral scholar’s Strategic extension, field action and advocacy through training and capacity building of State and non-State institutions and personnel. Initiate field action and advocacy to demonstrate and facilitate creation of policies and programmes Professional response to natural and human-made disasters, through participation in relief and rehabilitation activities.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences is guided by the following principles: Appreciation of and respect for freedom of expression and cultural, ideological and intellectual diversity; Equal opportunities for all and non-discrimination on grounds of caste, class, gender, sexual preference, religion, and disability; Accountability and transparency in all work matters; Decision-making in management and organizational processes, which is collective, participatory and non-hierarchical; Pedagogy which is participatory and experiential, fostering dialogue, mutual learning and critical reflection; Emphasis on rigour, creativity and innovation in academic activities; Recognition of the synergy resulting from teamwork, including multi-disciplinary perspectives and trans-disciplinary collaborations; Creation of an enabling environment that fosters teamwork, cooperation and mutual support; Development of interlink ages across teaching, research and extension; Fostering of a spirit of self-reflection and critical appreciation.

Mahatma Gandhi wrote a letter to Prof. Subodh Chandra Roy, who was working in Tata Institute of Social Science, Bombay. I thank you for your gift. I do not know when and where I shall have time to read it. I shall certainly glance through it. It is a great pity that you have missed me even though you tried so often. There is no prospect of my ever going to Sevagram. For the time being I am in Delhi. How long I shall be here I do not know. 1

 

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1. LETTER TO SUBODH CHANDRA ROY, October 22, 1947