Dharamshala. The School of Education, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, is organizing 10 days ICSSR sponsored National Level Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences which was inaugurated by Prof. S.P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor of the University on 13th November 2025.
The theme of the worskhop is “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Innovative Pedagogies, e-Content Creation, and Research in Social Sciences”, and it will be conducted from 13th to 22nd November 2025 which will be attended by 30 participants from 11 states of India. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests.
The Course Director, Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Sood, welcomed the guests and participants and provided an overview of the course, emphasizing its significance in equipping researchers and academicians with contemporary AI-based tools for research and teaching in the field of social sciences. He further highlighted that the course will include expert lectures, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions by eminent scholars, focusing on the use of AI tools for innovative teaching, e-content development, and advanced research in social sciences.
Delivering the Keynote Address, Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal underscored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in reshaping pedagogical practices and research methodologies in the social sciences. He encouraged the participants to embrace AI-driven innovation to make research more inclusive, data-driven, and globally relevant. He also highlighted the growing importance of digital literacy and the integration of technology in higher education.
In his concluding remarks, he urged the participants to make precautionary use of AI tools as it can have adverse influence also. He congratulated the School of Education for organizing such kinds of events which is the need of the times. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Narender Kumar Sankhyan, Registrar, appreciated the initiative and shared valuable insights on enhancing research quality and academic collaboration through innovative digital tools. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Rajinder Singh, Co-Course Director, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, participants from within Himachal and across India, and organizing committee members for their support.