Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Tumkur University, Karnataka: June 2024

Event: Two-Day Multidisciplinary National Conference on 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Digital Transformation and Media Convergence for Transforming India'

Date: 19 & 20 July 2024

Venue: Sir M Visvesvaraya Auditorium, Tumkur University, Karnataka

Sponsored by: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi

Academic Collaboration: Indian Communication Congress (ICC) and Karnataka State Journalism and Communication Teachers' Association (KSJCTA)

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About Tumkur University

Tumkur University, a State University established in the year 2004, has gained significance as one of the young universities in the country and has been recognized as an institution of higher learning on par with high profile national institutions. Thirty postgraduate departments, two constituent colleges, eighty-seven affiliated colleges constitute the universe of Tumkur University. The ever-swelling academic profile of the University constantly witnesses the highly qualified faculty of the University who have been regularly publishing scientific and research papers in refereed international journals in addition to participating in conferences, workshops and other academic events. Tumkur University is known for its first-of-its-kind mid-day meal scheme in the country where about 1500 rural students are served with lunch every day.

The University offers PhD programmes in eighteen PG departments. It has produced more than 450 PhDs so far. The research profile of the University includes research projects from various funding agencies such as Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Research Board, UGC, ICSSR, ICHR, and British Council. The university has set significant milestones in sports, cultural, literary and extension activities.

About Department of Journalism & Mass Communication:

The Postgraduate Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the youngest departments of Tumkur University, with a vision to cater to the needs of the everchanging media industry. It started offering MA in Journalism and Mass Communication course in 2018, and the students from its first four batches are already placed in reputed media houses across the State. Acquiring necessary infrastructure and attracting young talents at a faster rate, the Department of JMC has brought laurels to Tumkur University.

The curriculum of the Department is a fine blend of theory and practice that suits the requirements of the contemporary media world. Besides paying attention to the fundamentals of communication theory and media research, the Department focuses on the skills required for the print and electronic media, digital platforms, and the opportunities spread across advertising and corporate communication, graphic designing, filmmaking, event management, technical writing, and the like. The Dept. is equipped with a TV studio and an editing lab with necessary equipment and software. TUTV- the digital news bulletin and Kalpataru Times, the regular print bulletin, have been the platforms for the students to acquire the hands-on skills of the media industry.

About Tumkur

Tumkur is a city known for education, located 70 km away from Bangalore- the Capital City of Karnataka. Tumkur is popularly known as Kalpataru Nadu (the land of coconut trees), due to the abundance of coconut trees in the region. Tumkur hosts India’s first mega food park, while it is also among the 100 smart cities being developed in India. Siddaganga Math, Devarayanadurga, Madhugiri Hills (the second largest monolith in entire Asia), Pavagada Fort, Gorvanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple, Mandaragiri, Markonahalli Dam- are some of the famous tourist places of Tumkur district.

Conference Background:

Viksit Bharat@2047 is the vision of Government of India to make India a developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of its independence. The Prime Minister of India unveiled this ambitious concept at the culmination of last year. The vision encompasses various aspects of development, including economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, and good governance. As India stands at this crucial juncture, poised to take off on its growth trajectory, it is important to realise that tremendous dedication and belief in India’s destiny, immense desire, potential, talent and capabilities of the Indians, especially the youth, coupled with steadfast leadership, is necessary to realise this potential.

Internet penetration in India is growing in a very high speed. The country has more than 82 crore active Internet users, constituting about 60 per cent of the total population, according to Internet India Report 2023. Interestingly, over half of them (44 crore) come from rural parts of the country. The male-female ratio among the active Internet ratio is almost equal (54:46). The statistics of the recent years too prove the velocity of internet expansion: the active internet users were 62 crore in 2020, 69 crore in 2021 and 75 crore in 2022. The speed in which internet is penetrating in India, is pointing at a significant aspect – India is witnessing a great digital transformation. It is also important to note that about 65 per cent of the Indian population is youth, who are below 35 years. This has made India “the youngest” country in the world, which has further fueled the digital transformation of India.

The idea of developed India requires bridging the digital divide by providing affordable internet access, devices, and digital literacy training to all. There is a need to strengthen tech-enabled learning to revolutionize education too. Viksit Bharat will utilize technology to personalize learning, enhance engagement, and make education accessible beyond classrooms. Bridging the digital divide is essential for equitable access to technology-enabled education also. The idea of developed India will also emphasize ethical considerations in technology education, promoting responsible online behavior and critical thinking skills.

The ideas of digital transformation and media convergence go hand-in-hand. Media convergence is a result of explosion in digital technology, and both of them have a key role in the realization of Viksit Bharat@2047.Media has a greater role to play in modern democracy. Mass media serve as change agents in society, and various studies have proved that they can bring in development by transforming minds. They cause political awareness and affect voting behavior of the people, thus playing a crucial role in participatory democracy. They can make administrators vigilant and fight against corruption, red-tapism, nepotism, etc. thus contributing to transparency. Media has greater impact on education, literature and culture too. With traditional media getting transformed into digital media, its responsibility towards transforming India has grown manifold.

Call for papers:

We invite innovative unpublished papers with original research on the themes mentioned below, from research scholars, teachers, students and professionals from different disciplines ranging from Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law to Commerce & Management Studies.

Internet penetration in India
Technology integration for digital transformation
Digital transformation and media literacy
Checking fake news in the digital world
Media in Viksit Bharat @2047
Digital media for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Propaganda in digital world
Threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cyber security and data privacy
Data driven decision-making
Business management in digital world
Role of customer in the digital world
Bridging urban-rural divide
Trends and challenges in digital economy
Human resource management in digital economy
Sustainable model for digital media
Digital media for sustainable development
Future of traditional media
Digital transformation and inclusive development
Digital transformation and administrative reforms
Language, culture and society in the digital world
Innovation and new business models

The papers may also focus on any other themes relevant to the central idea. The abstracts and the papers will be scrutinized by a Review Committee. Only selected papers are expected to be presented at the conference. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.

Submission guidelines:

The papers should be typed in MS Word with Times New Roman font, 12 pt size, and 1.5 line spacing, 1 inch margin on all sides. The abstract should be of 250 words, and the full paper should be in between 3000-4000 words. The submissions should strictly adhere to the latest edition of the APA style. The full paper should follow the following order: title, name/s of author/s and their institutional affiliation/s, abstract, keywords, and the full text. Abstracts should be submitted to journalismtut@gmail.com on or before June 15, 2024.

Publication of the proceedings:

The selected papers will be published in an edited book with ISBN, following the conference.

Important dates:

Last date to submit abstracts: 25-06-2024
Intimation on the selection of abstracts: 27-06-2024
Last date to submit the full paper: 12-07-2024
Deadline for registration: 16-07-2024
Conference dates: 19 & 20 July 2024

Registration details:

Faculty members/ professionals: Rs. 1500-00
Research scholars: Rs. 1000-00

Papers with multiple authors should register separately. All registered delegates and paper presenters will be issued certificates. The registration fee can be paid to the following account, and the transaction details should be shared with the Organizing Secretary.

Name of the account holder: The Finance Officer, Tumkur University, Tumkur
Account number: 64081416021
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: Tumkur University
IFSC: SBIN0040850

Travel and accommodation:

No travel allowance will be given to the paper presenters/delegates. If you need accommodation, we can suggest lodging facilities in Tumkur with fair expenses. The student participants of media fest will be provided accommodation free of cost.

Chief patrons:

Prof. M. Venkateshwarlu
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University

Sri Mahesh J. KAS

The Registrar, Tumkur University

Organizing Committee:

The Organizing Secretary

Dr. Padmanabha K. V., The Coordinator, PG Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, Tumkur University, BH Road, Tumkur-572103

Contact: 9449525854 / 9380750972

E-mail: journalismtut@gmal.com

Members

Smt. Kokila M.S. - 8618079108

Dr. Pruthvi Raja T. - 9743047810

Sri Vinay Kumar S.S. - 9964103366

Sri Harish Kumar B. C. -8880054004

Smt. Manojakumari B. - 7406449797

Ms. Kamalamma S. - 9108532034

Sri Abhishek M. V. - 8123410268

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'imPRESSion-2024' - The Media Fest - Competitions for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students of Karnataka

imPRESSion-2024 will be a forum for undergraduate and postgraduate students to showcase their skills and talent. Different competitions will be conducted, and each competition will have three prizes. There will be a special trophy for overall champions too. Some general guidelines for the participants of imPRESSion-2024 are:

This will be a simultaneous event, along with the National Conference, on 19 & 20 July 2024.
The competitions are open for UG and PG students from Karnataka State.
The competitions are not restricted to Journalism students. Students from different disciplines (Arts, Commerce and Science) can participate.
The participants can use both Kannada and English languages without any hesitation.
One student can participate in a maximum of three competitions.
One member or team from one college/department per competition.
A specific event will be conducted only if it gets at least 3 entries. Otherwise, the event will be cancelled.
Each participant should pay a registration fee of Rs. 100-00 per event.
There will be cultural evening on July 19, and participants can present their performances provided they inform well in advance.
Accommodation will be arranged for the participants, on prior request.
Food will be provided to the participants on both the days.

Events to be held:

Individual events:

On-the-Scene (News Reporting)

The participants are required to prepare a report on the inaugural function of the National Conference.
The report should be written within 300 words.
One hour will be given to prepare the report.

Lights, Camera & News (News Presentation)

The participants are required to prepare and present a TV bulletin of 3-5 minutes.
30 minutes will be provided to prepare the script.
The news items will be supplied.

The Chatterbox (Radio Jockey)

Each participant will be given 3 minutes.
Topic will be given on the spot.

Picture Perfect (Spot Photography)

The participants are required to submit two photographs on the topic given.
Topic will be given on the spot.
The participants will be given 45 minutes time.
They can use either camera or mobile phone.

Wordplay (Feature Writing)

The participants are required to write a feature on the topic given.
Topic will be given during registration.
One hour will be given to write the feature.
The feature should be within 600 words.

Creative Blend (Poster Designing)

The participants are required to produce a poster on the topic given.
The topic will be given during the registration.
The posters can be designed using watercolors or collage. In case collage, newspapers/magazines will be supplied.
Drawing sheets will be supplied. The participants should bring watercolors, if they want to use them.

Yours Truly (PTC: Piece-t0-Camera)

The participants are required to give a PTC for 1 minute.
The topic will be given on the spot.

Group events

Snap Story (Short Movie)

This will be a pre-event.
The participants are required to send a short movie of a maximum of 3 minutes on the topic: ‘Digital Life’.
Three members will make a team.
The movies should be mailed to journalismtut@gmail.com on or before 15-07-2024.

Quizological (Quix Competition)

Two members will make a team.
There will be a preliminary round (written), and the main quiz.
Four teams will be selected for the main quiz.
The quiz will be on general knowledge, current affairs and mass media.

Swift Boost (Instant Advertising)

Each team should be of 3-5 members.
The teams are required to present an advertisement skit on the topic given.
The duration will be one minute.
Topic will be given during registration.

Ceasefire (Debate)

Two members from one college/department.
One member is required to speak for the topic and another one, against it.
Prizes will be judged for the team.
Topics will be announced during the registration.

Student Conveners to Contact:

The participants may contact the following student conveners for registration and any additional information:

Sanjay H. N. 8150031954
Thanushree B. R. 8971431486
Akilandeshwari J. 9353622419
Santhosha H. D. 9108536448
Sindhur Gowda N. R. 6362772534
Supritha S. K. 8088133834