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Institute of Asian Studies, Madras
University Grants Commission National Seminar on
Siddha Medical Manuscripts
The public is cordially invited to participate in the U.G.C. National Seminar on Siddha Medical Manuscripts organized by the Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai.
Venue: Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai - 600 119
Dates: 24th February, 1999 to 27th February, 1999
Seminar hosted by the Board of Governors & Faculty of Manuscriptology.
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Inauguration
24.02.1999 Wednesday : 10.30 - 12.00 A.M.
1. Tamilttay Valttu: Vidwan R. Jayalakshmi Institute of Asian Studies.
2. Welcome Address Dr K. Jaya Kumar, Institute of Asian Studies.
3. Presidential Address Mrs Qudsia Gandhi, I.A.S., President, Tamil Nadu Siddha Medical Council.
4. Keynote Address Dr D. Kumaradhas, B.I.M. Member of Legislative Assembly, Nadu. Chairman, 'IMPCOPS', Chennai.
Academic Sessions
Session I : 12.00 - 1.00 P.M.
Manuscripts on Children's Medicine
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Chair
: Dr V. Subramaniam, M.D.(S), Joint Director, Commissionarate of Indian Medicine, Chennai - 600 106.Papers
Manuscripts with Central Research Institute for Siddha & Commissionerate of Indian Medicine, Chennai.
Session II : 2.00 - 4.30 P.M.
Manuscripts with Saraswati Mahal Library & Tamil University, Thanjavur
Manuscripts with Govt. Oriental Manuscripts Library, Institute of Asian Studies & International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.
Dr P. Jayaprakash Narayanan, M.D. (S), Vice - Principal, Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai - 600 106.
Dr K. Sathyabama, Dept. of Tamil, Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur.
Mr V.N. Khalleelullah, MEASI Higher Secondary School, Chennai - 600 001.
25.02.1999 Thursday
Session III: 10.30 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
Manuscripts on Women's Medicine
Chair
: Dr K. Rajeswari, M.D., (S), Professor, Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai - 600 106.Session IV : 2.00 - 4.30 P.M.
Manuscripts with Govt. Oriental Manuscripts Library, Institute of Asian Studies & International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai
Dr S. Prema. M.D., (S), Head, Dept. of Siddha Medicine, Tamil University, Thanjavur.
Mrs S.R. Prasanna, M.A., M.Phil, B.Ed., Commissionerate of Indian Medicine, Chennai
Vidwan R. Jayalakshmi, M.A., Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai
26.02.1999 Friday
Session V : 10.30 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
Manuscripts on General Medicine
Chair
:Dr K. Jayapal, M.D.,(S), Principal, Govt. Siddha Medical College, Chennai - 600 106.Session VI : 2.00 - 4.30 P. M.
Manuscripts with Govt. Oriental Manuscripts Library, Institute of Asian Studies & International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai
Dr C. Rengarajan, B.I.M.,Siddha Medical Officer, Govt. Health Centre, Gandurvacottai.
Dr K. Jaya Kumar, Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai - 600 119.
Dr P. Subramaniam, Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai - 600 119.
27.02.1999 Saturday
Session VII : 10.30 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
Manuscripts on Veterinary Medicine
Chair
: Dr G. Veluchamy, M.D.(S), Central Research Institute for Siddha, Chennai - 600 106.Papers
Session VIII: 2.00 - 3.00 P.M.
Dr E. Sundaramurthi,
Professor of Tamil, University of Madras, Chennai 600 005.Mr T. Azhagappa Raju, M.A., M.A., B.Ed., Commissionerate of Indian Medicine, Chennai - 600 106.
Dr S. Parimala, Head, Dept. of Ancient Sciences, Tamil University, Thanjavur.
27.02.1999 Saturday
Time: 3.00 - 4.30 P.M.
Valedictory Session
Dr A. Ananda Kumar, G.C.I.M.,
Director (Retd), Central Research Institute for Siddha, Chennai.Dr V.R. Seshadri, B.Sc., B.S.A.M., Chennai.
Dr G. Jayakumar, M.D. (S), Reader, Govt. Siddha Medical College.
Dr D. Yesudhas, Head, Dept. of Tamil (Retd.), Christian College, Nagercoil.
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