The Annual Papiya Ghosh Memorial Lecture, instituted at the University of Chicago ( USA) , was held on 21st January 2026, by Dr. Lisa Mitchell of the University of Pennsylvania ( USA). She spoke on ” Rural – Urban Political Mediations in the 70s in South India”.
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Annual Papiya Ghosh Memorial Award Function
The ANNUAL PAPIYA GHOSH MEMORIAL AWARD FUNCTION to felicitate the Post Graduate Topper, HISTORY DEPARTMENT, PATNA UNIVERSITY, was held at Patna on 4th December 2025.It was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Namita Singh, Head of the Department, Deepti Tiwari and Former Professor, Maya Shankar , Faculty members, students and other invitees.
Memorial Award for the Best MPhil Thesis
Lois Toumieux of St Anthony’s College was awarded the 2025 Papiya Ghosh Memorial Award for the best MPhil Thesis, instituted at the Oxford University of International Development.The Thesis covered the socio- economic and environmental impact of Nickel mining in Eastern Madagascar, Africa
Papiya Ghosh Memorial Lecture
The first Papiya Ghosh Memorial Lecture instituted at the prestigious University of Chicago by Papiya’s sister, Dr. Jaya Ghosh ( Baltimore, USA), was delivered on 14th May 2025 by internationally renowned academic and policy analyst, Christopher Jaffrelot.
Award at Patna University
The Annual Papiya Ghosh Memorial Award Function instituted at the History Department of Patna University ( Bihar, India) , where she last taught, by the Purnujjal Papiya Ghosh Memorial Trust, for toppers in the MA History Course , was held on 4th December 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Deepti Tiwari, Head of the Department.… Continue reading Award at Patna University
The Trust
The Purnujjal Papiya Ghosh Memorial Trust draws inspiration from the exemplary and truly remarkable lives of Ujjal Kumar Ghosh, an upright, honest and outstanding IAS Officer of the Bihar Cadre who was murdered in a Government Hospital, by poisoning, on 3 December 1957, Purnima Ghosh, who valiantly picked up the shreds of a shattered life… Continue reading The Trust
Objectives of Trust
To set-up the “Purnujjal Papiya Ghosh International Centre.” To encourage excellence in educational and academic pursuits, at all levels, especially for disadvantaged groups. To facilitate efforts to achieve women’s empowerment and security. To enhance sensitization on Human Rights and Constitutionally guaranteed Rights and means of accessing them, including inter-alia, providing legal literacy and legal aid… Continue reading Objectives of Trust
Activities of Trust
The activities so far have focused on institution of Awards, Scholarships, Books Grants to Educational Institutions and donations for Charitable purposes to Voluntary Organisations. These will be expanded in due course to achieve the Objectives of the Trust Activities – A Snapshot Awards Note The particulars of the Awardees can be seen in the respective… Continue reading Activities of Trust
How you can Associate yourself
Your support is invaluable. You may extend your support in any manner as you may deem fit. Inter-alia, you may: Send in your suggestions and proposals for specific activities and programmes to be taken up by the Trust. Inform like- minded Institutions, Organisations and individuals who may be interested in partnering with the Trust in… Continue reading How you can Associate yourself
Office Bearers of The Trust
Dr T. Ghosh is the Managing Trustee