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GRAMODAYA : II Annual National Conference 

On

Sustainable Development in Rural India : Policy Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047

About the Conference :

Rural India is home to over 65% of its population and it plays a critical role in the country’s socio-economic development. While urbanization continues to grow, rural India remains the backbone of agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Though rural India faces persistent challenges such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, unemployment, inequitable access to quality healthcare and education,sustainability is often ignored in the development discourses for rural India. A strong approach towards sustainable rural development is not only important for national progress, but it also aligns with a country’s global commitments such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030. These commitments necessitate an integrated approach which combines economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability, with active participation from local communities, policymakers, civil society, and international stakeholders.

With this aim, we at TISS Tuljapur started our Annual National Conference named,‘Gramodaya’ to create a platform to discuss various facets of rural development. The theme of our 1st annual conference, Gramodaya 2025 was ‘Reimagining Rural Development: Contemporary Challenges and New Pathways’.  This time our aim is to extend the discussions towards sustainable rural development, considering the challenges we are facing today due to a shift in climatic conditions, and explore the opportunities for a sustainable future.

Theme of Gramodaya 2026 : 

Sustainable Development in Rural India: Policy Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047

Sub-themes for Presentations:

We welcome original research papers, posters and case studies on but not limited to the following sub-themes.

1. Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Economy

• Agroecology and organic farming
• Water-efficient irrigation methods
• Agri-value chains and market access for farmers

2. Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies

• Solar and biomass energy solutions for rural areas
• Decentralized energy grids
• Clean cooking technologies

3. Education, Skills, and Youth Empowerment

• Rural digital education models
• Vocational training and entrepreneurship for rural youth
• Gender inclusion in education and livelihoods

4. Rural Healthcare and Sanitation

• Rural primary healthcare infrastructure
• Telemedicine and health-tech for underserved areas
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives in India

5. Climate Resilience and Natural Resource Management

• Community-led forest and watershed management
• Climate-resilient crops and livelihoods
• Disaster preparedness and early warning systems

6. Social Inclusion and Participatory Governance

• Empowering women and inclusive governance
• Panchayati Raj Institutions in sustainable rural development
• Transparency, accountability, and citizen participation

7. Technology and Digital Transformation in Rural Development

• Role of ICT in rural planning and service delivery
• E-Governance and digital financial inclusion
• Data-driven decision-making, digital democracy

last date of abstract submission extended till 13th February 2026

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