Warm greetings from Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj.

GBPSSI invites its alumni, faculty members, students and well-wishers to the 46th Foundation Day Celebration & GBPSSI Alumni Meet-2026 (Sammilan-2026) - a special homecoming to celebrate the Institute's journey, reconnect with old friends and teachers, and strengthen the enduring bond between the Institute and its alumni.

Theme: Village Development for Vikasit Bharat @ 2047
Special Milestone: Celebrating 25 Years of Rural Development
Dates: 10th, 11th & 12th September 2026
Venue: G. B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Programme

Day 1 - 10th September 2026 | Foundation Day & Alumni Day

• 10:00 AM - Inauguration
• 11:00 AM - Foundation Day Celebration
• 01:00 PM - Lunch
• 02:00 PM - Academic Session
• 03:00 PM - Introduction & Experience Sharing
• 05:00 PM - Cultural Evening

Day 2 - 11th September 2026| Academic & Alumni Day

• 10:00 AM - 1st Session: Panel Discussion (Separate Panels for PhD and MBA-RD Students)
• 12:00 Noon - 2nd Session (Parallel Session): India @2047; Socio-cultural @2047; Political Economy @2047; Education @2047
• 01:30 PM - Lunch Break
• 02:30 PM - Talk (Panelist)
• 04:00 PM - Valedictory Session
• 05:00 PM - Cultural Evening

Day 3 - 12th September 2026| Institutional & Alumni Interaction

• 10:00 AM - Meeting of the Governing Body
• 02:00 PM - Interaction with Director
• 05:00 PM - Cultural Evening

Registration Fee

As stated in the official brochure:
Rs. 1,000 - for two days (10th & 11th Setptember 2026) without family
Rs. 2,000 - for two days(10th & 11th September 2026) with family
Rs. 5,00 - for 12th September 2026 without family
The fee includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sammilan kit.

Important: The brochure does not provide completed bank/account details or an external registration URL/QR. Please use the Portal RSVP below to register your interest/attendance. Payment instructions, if applicable, should be followed only through subsequent official Institute/Alumni Association communication.

If you plan to attend with family, please mention this in your RSVP note so the organising team can coordinate the applicable registration fee and arrangements.

Accommodation

If desirable, accommodation can be arranged on a payment basis in the vicinity of the Institute.

Event Contacts

Dr. Chandrajah Gopani, Associate Professor - 9956377352
Dr. Rewa Singh, Placement Officer - 8707465141
Shri Keshav Kishor, Administrative Officer - 8290780500

The Institute looks forward to welcoming alumni back to their academic home for this memorable celebration.