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Kolkata, Feb. 2

A two-day seminar on "Gender Issues and Empowerment of Women", organised by the Social Sciences Division of Indian Statistical Institute, was inaugurated by Professor J.K. Ghosh, of Purdue University and Professor Emeritus of Indian Statistical Institute, at the Institute's Geology Auditorium as a part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations. In his inaugural speech, Prof. Ghosh pointed out the need for gender equality. Dr Pronab Sen, Principal Adviser, Planning Commission, who was the chief guest, focused on the importance of holding such seminars. He urged social scientists not only to come up with problems but also to suggest possible solutions. Prof. Ashish Bose, Honorary Professor, Institute of Economic Growth, delivered the keynote address on "India's unborn daughters: victims of demographic terrorism". The seminar was attended by 53 scientists from within the country and abroad.

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