The Jadavpur Association of International Relations

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We are delighted to invite you all to a special lecture by Sweta Agarwal, Director of Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal, on the topic “How to Prepare for Civil Services Examinations.” Drawing from her distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service, she will share valuable insights and practical guidance for students aspiring to join civil services and public policy institutions. The lecture will be held on 7 April 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Seminar Hall, Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. All are warmly welcome to attend.

Panel discussion by Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra and Prof. Arvind Kumar at the JAIR National Seminar 2026, chaired by Dr. Indrashis Banerjee. Watch now on our YouTube channel.

Panel Discussion | Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra & Prof. Arvind Kumar | JAIR Seminar 2026 This video features the Keynote Address and Panel Discussion by Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra and Prof. Arvind Kumar, delivered at the One-Day National Seminar ...

Engaging panel and keynote discussions at the National Seminar on “Decline of the Liberal World Order and India’s Role”, held on 7 March 2026.

The One-Day National Seminar on “Decline of the Liberal World Order and India’s Role” held on 7 March 2026 at Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Autonomous), Narendrapur began with an inspiring inaugural session.

JAIR and SIRSS, Jadavpur University successfully organized a special lecture titled “Seeing India’s Urban Change through AI: Census Data, Migration and Night-Time Cities” delivered by Dr. Chiranjoy Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor and Chair, School of Computing and Data Sciences, FLAME University.

The lecture explored how artificial intelligence, census data, and night-time satellite imagery can help understand internal migration, social segregation, and hidden dimensions of urban life in India, opening new pathways for research, policy thinking, and urban planning. An engaging session with insightful discussions and thoughtful questions from students and researchers.

The Jadavpur Association of International Relations (JAIR) wishes you a very Happy Holi!

May this vibrant festival of colours fill your life with joy, harmony, good health, and new opportunities. Let the spirit of Holi strengthen bonds of friendship, spread positivity, and inspire peace in our academic and personal journeys. Celebrate safely and responsibly. 🌸🎨✨

JAIR, in collaboration with KIIPS and the Department of Political Science, Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur, invites paper submissions for the seminar on “Decline of the Liberal World Order and India’s Role” to be held on 7 March 2026.

Faculty members, research scholars, and students are encouraged to participate. For themes, submission guidelines, important dates, and registration details, please check the brochure for complete information.

School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Jadavpur University, in collaboration with the Jadavpur Association of International Relations, announces a Three Day Certificate Workshop on Public Administration in the 21st Century from 23 to 25 March 2026. The workshop will explore institutions, governance, and policy practice through expert lectures and interactive sessions. Last date to apply is 10 March 2026. Interested participants may send their CV as per the notice details.

You are cordially invited to attend a special lecture titled “Seeing India’s Urban Change through AI: Census Data, Migration and Night-Time Cities” by Dr. Chiranjoy Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor and Chair, School of Computing and Data Sciences, FLAME University. The lecture will discuss how artificial intelligence, combined with census data and night-time satellite images, can help understand internal migration, social segregation, and overlooked dimensions of urban life in India, and how such analysis can inform fairer policies, better urban planning, and deeper debates on development, migration, and rights.

The lecture will be held on 25 February 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This special lecture is jointly organized by JAIR and SIRSS, Jadavpur University. Students, researchers, faculty members, and all interested participants are warmly invited to attend.

Certificates were distributed to the participants who successfully completed the Three-Day Workshop on “Public Policy in the 21st Century.” We appreciate the dedication, active participation, and enthusiasm of all students throughout the sessions. The workshop created a meaningful platform for learning, discussion, and skill development. We congratulate all the participants and thank everyone who contributed to making this programme successful.