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Concern (organisation)
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Concern is a student organisation in Indian Institute of Science, which tries to generate debate on socio-politico-economic issues in the academic and scientific community of Bangalore. Over the years, it has been fairly active both at generating awareness and lending support to people's movements.[citation needed]

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History

It was started in the year 1994 by a group of students from Indian Institute of Science who took part in the Narmada Bachao Andolan[citation needed]. It is still based out of Indian Institute of Science with a membership spanning across several other institutes.[citation needed]

Activities

  • Active role in social movement Narmada Bachao Andolan.[citation needed]
  • Role in Free software movement.[1]
  • Role in Nonadanga Anti-eviction Struggle.[2]
  • Role in raising awareness through a series of talks, panel discussions and documentary screenings.[3]
  • Role in Anti-UID Aadhaar card protests.[4]
  • In 2014, Concern, along with Pedestrian Pictures, MARAA and National College, Basavanagudi organised the International Uranium Film Festival in Bangalore.[5]

Documentaries Screened

Talks/Panel Discussions

  • 9 October 2015 : Silence of Scientists-a boon for scamsters by Dr.Narendra Nayak
  • 24 July 2015: Science communication in Silukkapati by Prof. R. Ramanujam
  • 26 May 2015: New Land Acquisition Bill 2015 by Vijoo Krishnan.
  • 13 February 2015: We and our Nationhood redefined by Anand Patwardhan.
  • 22 September 2014: Crime and Punishment by Dr. Usha Ramnathan.
  • 12 September 2014: Science and Society: Karnataka Anti-superstition Bill by Dr. G. Ramakrishna and Prof. R. Ramanujam.
  • 3 July 2014: A 'Peep' at another India by Dr. Reetika Khera.
  • 9 April 2014: Solidarity across Continents: Role of British Left in Indian Independence, A Talk by Prof. Andrew Thorpe.
  • 10 February 2014: Right to Education and Beyond by Dr. Anil Sadgopal.
  • 28 January 2014: Excluding farmers from agriculture!, Understanding Indian agrarian crisis and policy shifts by Dr. Vijoo Krishnan[23]
  • 15 January 2014: Panel discussion on IPC 377 Judgement, Sexuality and Gender.
  • 24 October 2013: Sexual Harassment at workplace by Aarti Mundkur.
  • 8 October 2013: Reflections on present and future of nuclear technology: Development and Science in dialogue by Dr. Sabyasachi Chatterjee and Dr. Suvrat Raju.
  • 25 July 2013: Elusive Justice: Cases from Bijapur and Gadchiroli by Dr. Bela Bhatia.
  • 19 July 2013: Global recession and its Aftermath - Panel Discussion by Taki Manolakos and Prof. Srinivas Raghavendra.
  • 27 June 2013: Globalization and Left Politics in India by Prof. G. Haragopal.
  • 30 May 2013: Questions of Environment and Development by V. S. Krishna.
  • 21 February 2013: 'Fuelling India's Internal Wars: The Story of Chhattisgarh' by Sudha Bharadwaj.
  • 14 September 2012: Food Security Act: The food vs. cash debate by Dr. Reetika Khera.
  • 3 March 2011: Discussion with Palagummi Sainath over rising farmer suicides in India[17]
  • 5 December 2007: The Global War on Terror & Human Rights Violations by Prof. B. P. Das.
  • 17 November 2007: Lets have a deal: A Nuclear Deal by Dr. M. V. Ramanna.
  • 12 September 2007: Dr. Ambedkar's vision for India: How far have we accomplished it? by Ramachandra Guha.
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Issues of Concern

Issues of concern is a regular newsletter of the organisation. It covers the activities of concern and issues that need awareness.[24]

References

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