DPSA Announces First Annual Conference and Two-Day National Seminar on Dravidian Society and Politics

The Dravidian Political Science Association (DPSA) has announced its First Annual Conference and Two-Day National Seminar (Online) titled “Understanding the Dravidian Society and Politics,” scheduled to be held on May 9 and 10, 2026.

The seminar aims to explore the historical, cultural, social, and political significance of the Dravidian region, which comprises the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. According to organizers, the region holds a unique place in Indian political history due to its anthropological, archaeological, societal, cultural, religious, and regional characteristics.

Scholars and historians have often pointed out similarities between the Indus Valley Civilization and Dravidian society in aspects such as social organization, culture, language, and technological development. The organizers emphasized that Dravidian languages share common roots and that the region has played a major role in shaping social, economic, religious, political, and cultural developments since ancient times.

The conference is being organized to encourage academic discussions on the contributions of the Dravidian region to Indian and global society, culture, language, and politics. The association has invited faculty members, research scholars, and students to submit their abstracts and full research papers for participation.

The seminar will focus on several sub-themes, including regional studies covering Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Telangana, examining their society, language, culture, and political developments. Additionally, discussions will address the political relations of Dravidian society with the wider Indian subcontinent and the global community.

The organizers expressed hope that the event will provide an academic platform for meaningful dialogue and research on the evolution and influence of Dravidian society and politics.