Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, One day Workshop

On Maharashtra Prevention of Eradication of Human Sacrifices and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act

2013 7th December 2016

In Indian society, blind faith and beliefs are propagated

in the name of God, evil spirits and divine supernatural or magical

powers. Evidence shows that false god men (Bhondu Babas, Sadhus,

Tankriks, Mantriks, etc.) target the poor as well as people with

psychological, emotional or economic problems. Blind faith harms the

mental, physical and economic existence poor and ignorant people and

destroys the very social fabric of the society.

These false god men not only exploit the poor and ignorant

masses but some educated elite also fall prey to their fraud. It has

become a need of the hour to discourage such practices in society.

Hence, the Government has to take appropriate, urgent and stringent,

social and legal measures. to curtail the spread and evil effects of the

harmful practices of black magic and to save the poor and ignorant

from falling prey, to the sinister designs of the black magicians,

quacks and conmen.

The Maharashtra Prevention of Eradication of Human

Sacrifices and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black

Magic Act 2013 is very important to expose the claims of false god

men possessing magical or miraculous powers and curb thier

antisocial and harmful activities which seriously threaten social

harmony. However, majority of the masses are uninformed and

unaware about this act. Therefore, it is necessary to create awareness

in our society to provide a healthy and safe social environment with a

view to protect the poor and ignorant people against the evil and

sinister intentions of false god men who thrive on blind faith, beliefs

and ignorance.

This workshop will deal with the efforts taken to create

awareness against evil practices, promote scientific temperament and

create awareness about the framework of the act. It will also discuss

the problems in implementation of the Act.

Objectives of the Workshop -

1.To discuss and deliberate on Maharashtra Prevention of Eradication

of Human Sacrifices and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices

and Black Magic Act 2013.

2. To create awareness about the said act among students, researchers,

academicians and the public at large

3. To discuss the structure and implementation issues of the Act in

contemporary context.

Sub-Themes of the Workshop

•Issues of Human Sacrifices and other inhuman, evil and Aghori

practices and black magic

•Awareness campaign against Blind Faith, Human Sacrifices and other

Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic and promotion

of scientific temperament

•Maharashtra Prevention of Eradication of Human Sacrifices and other

Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act2013 and its

implementation.

About Workshop

Registration Fee –

College or University Teachers –Rs. 300/- ,

Research scholars/Students - Rs. 100 /-,

Other –Rs. 100

On the spot registration will depend on the decision of workshop

organizing committee.

Important dates

Workshop date –7th December 2017

Venue of the Workshop - “Humanities Auditorium”

Time – 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

For Details Contact

Dr. N.D.Parekar

Coordinator,

Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy,

Shivaji University, Kolhapur 41604

Contact - (O) 0231-2605518,

Email - : csseip@unishivaji.ac.in, csseip.suk@gmail.com

Workshop Coordinator

Mr. Avinash Bhale

(M) 09604610919

(O) 0231-2605518

Email – avinash.bhale@gmail.com

Workshop organizing committee

1. Dr. N.D.Parekar Coordinator

2. Dr.N.P. Desai Asst. Professor cum Asst. Director

3. Mr.A.G.Bhale, Asst. Professor cum Asst. Director

4. Mr.K.M.Khilare, Research Asst.

5. Mr.S.S.Patil Professional Asst.

6. Mr. S. R. Salokhe, Data operator

Registration detail

Workshop organization Details

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Name:

2. Designation:

3. Sex:

4. Address for Correspondence:

Phone No. (O) (R)

Mobile:

E-mail:

I plan to attend the workshop

Registration fee details:

College and University Teachers –Rs. 300.

Research fellows/Students – Rs. 100

Other (NGO persons and activists other than academic) –

Rs. 100.

Budget Head –

Date:

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