After accepting the idea of starting anthropology course, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has asked senior Senate Member Dinesh Shera, who had first presented the idea in the Senate, to submit a detailed proposal for the same. “We have Departments for Ancient History and Archeology, but we don’t have any platform to conduct anthropological studies. This study assumes a lot of importance. This issue is being discussed globally. The remains found during excavation, human revolution, the human ancestors, their disposition, behavioural patterns, uniqueness, the effect of human evolution all aspects must be studied. Nagpur is located centrally, which has its geographical and historical importance. RTMNU should take up this cause and start the course,” suggested Sheram in his proposal.

 

According to Sheram, not many people, especially youngsters are aware of this particular branch which is unfortunate.

“Anthropology encourages to do the study of the origin and development of human societies and cultures. Culture describes the learned behavior of people, their languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions etc.,” explained Sheram. Dr Prashant Bokare, Vice Chancellor accepted the proposal and instructed to constitute a committee. The committee would prepare a detail report as to how this course can be started.