Institute of Tribal Studies and Research (ITSR), situated at Chethalayam, Wayanad, is a unique venture of University of Calicut. ITSR has a lush green campus spread over 10 acres. The institute is devoted to serve the specific aspirations of the tribal community of the state of Kerala, intended to be innovative and responsive to the educational needs of the tribal communities and individuals. The ITSR is aimed at ensuring the learning opportunities and experiences which promote leadership, development, professional preparation, civic responsibility, and cultural stewardship among the tribal groups. The mission of the Institute of Tribal Studies and Research (ITSR) set up in Wayanad district of the state of Kerala is to attain excellence in academic quality, scholarly engagement, leadership, cultural enrichment and service of the tribal population of Kerala. The Institute also aims to act as a worthy research center exploring the rich history of the region, the legacy of the tribes in various fields of human endeavor, their indigenous knowledge systems and specific art forms and culture.
INSTITUTE OF TRIBAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH (ITSR)
CHETHALAYAM POST,SULTHANBATHERY
WAYANAD,KERALA,673592
Contact No : 04936238500
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GENESIS
ITSR came into existence as its office at University Campus, Thenhipalam in the year 2011 by the U.O. No. Pl.D.C2/3362/08 dated 24.02.2011 of University of Calicut.The institute, prior to its academic regular programmes, have conducted various seminars, workshops and bridge courses aiming educational and social enhancement of Scheduled tribes.
Foundation stone for the academic and administrative block was laid by Smt. P. K. Jayalakshmi ( then, The Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Tribes, the Government of Kerala) on 09th November 2013.
The academic building of ITSR was inaugurated by, then, the Hon’ble Chief Minster of the state, Mr. Oomman Chandy on 20th August 2015 at its premises at Chethalayam, Wayanad in the presence of Mr. Abdu Rabb (then, Hon’ble Pro. Chancellor and the Minister of Education, Government of Kerala) and Dr. M.K. Abdul Khader (then, Hon. Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut).
On the same day the academic programme of the institute, the Residential UG programme in Sociology of the Department of Sociology was inaugurated by Smt. P. K. Jayalakshmi, (then, Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Tribes, Government of Kerala).
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Institute of Tribal Studies and Research
University of Calicut
Chethalayam, Wayanad
Kerala, India 673592
Office: 04936238500, 9447637542
Email: ditsr@uoc.ac.in |