Conference Invite
Date and time: Feb. 27, 2025 10:00AM - Feb. 28, 2025 5:30PM
TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, TULJAPUR CAMPUS
PRESENTS
GRAMODAYA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
In the post neo-liberal phase, the rural society in India has witnessed many changes, and faced many challenges. The market has penetrated more into the rural economy. Globalization has influenced rural life more profoundly than ever before. Rural social inequality has increased more, and so also distress in the economy. Environmental changes have become more pronounced as they affect the climate and the agricultural economy. The water crisis looms large. Privatization has made health and education less affordable. At the same time, cities provide opportunities for the rural youth who also aspire to a new way of living, thanks to the influence of the media. In short, rural society faces many challenges; and it is imperative for the state and the civil society to find effective ways to deal with these developmental issues.
With this background, the Two-Day National Conference on Rural Development is initiated by the School of Rural Development, Tata Institute of Social Science, Tuljapur. The conference aims to provide a platform for academicians, researchers, practitioners, industry professionals and young scholars to discuss the latest issues in the field of rural development. The event will provide networking opportunities in various areas of rural development and foster interdisciplinary collaboration and academic growth. The conference seeks to broaden our understanding of diverse aspects such as, agriculture, health, social inequality, women empowerment, sustainability, rural economy & livelihood, government schemes for rural India etc.
Theme of the Conference
Reimagining Future of Rural Development: Contemporary Challenges and New Pathways
Sub-themes ( The list is not exhaustive):
1. State, Market and Agricultural Crises
2. Environmental Sustainability, Agriculture and Livelihood
3. Water Crises Management in Rural Areas
4. Migration and Rural Society
5. Governance, Policy, and Strengthening Rural Institutions
6. Rural Entrepreneurship
7. Rural Technology and Innovation
8. Microfinance and Rural Economy
9. Education in Rural Areas
10. Strengthening Rural Health Systems
11. Rural Youth and Aspiration
12. New Media and Rural Transformation
13. Gender and Rural Development
14. Caste/Community Dimensions in Rural Development
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