About International Seminar 2022

An international seminar 2022 titled: “Development Cooperation between India & Neighbouring Countries: Possibilities & Challenges” will be organized jointly by the Department of Economics, Tripura University & Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi during February 22-24, 2022 to deliberate on the relevant issues at Agartala.

This International Seminar would explore the possibility of development in different sectors of the economy towards fulfilling the SDGs through globalization and development cooperation, so that it can be beneficial for the people in the region for creating income-generating activities and uplifting from the vicious cycle of poverty, ignorance and inadequate access to the mainstream economy.

The seminar would explore the possibility of localized sustainable development in different sectors and regions of North East states through development cooperation, so that it can be beneficial for the income generation of the stake holders not only in this region but also of the neighboring countries.

In particular, the development of the North-eastern region needs greater attention because of its unique topography, natural resource endowments, and beautiful people and the communities. This region is surrounded by five neighbouring countries. The region has already started its journey on the way of its development through different government initiatives and efforts though the progress is not satisfactory.

As per the latest estimates available on the SDG India Index, as maintained by the Niti Aayog, only Sikkim registered a value more than the Indian average in 2020. The dashboard created for the districts in NE states further indicates the challenges ahead. It needs to go long way to make the engagement between India and neighbouring countries comprehensive, holistic and impact-oriented. The faster development is essential because of its strategic location and the potential for its sustainable development.

The theme of the International Seminar is “Development Cooperation between India & Neighbouring Countries: Possibilities & Challenges” which would provide a platform to address and share the issues concerning to the habitats of North-eastern region of India and it’s all neighbouring countries

Themes and Sub-themes of the Seminar

1. Institution & Habitat

• Settlements at Border Area: Trends, Forms, Sizes, Spacing and Patterns
• Local Self Government
• Financial Institutions, Microfinance and Inclusive Growth
• Community Organization, SHGs
• Migration: Nature, Pattern and Behaviour; Socio-Ethnic Harmony and Conflicts

2. Social Infrastructure & Communication Network

• Physical Infrastructure: Road Transportation, Communication and Connectivity, Electrification,
• Telecommunication, Digital India
• Social Infrastructure: Education, Health and Public Policy
• Health Facility and Human Growth Pattern
• Health Cooperation & Human Development to Protect Pandemic
• Aspects of Infrastructure for North-East India

3. Economic Activities and Livelihood

• Agriculture and Allied Sectors; Agro-Industry, Horticulture
• Productivity, Efficiency and Sustainable Development
• Livelihood Pattern, Poverty and Food Security
• Economy, Climate Change, Hazard
• Stand up India, Startup India

4. Social Structure, Culture and Environment

• Theoretical Aspects and Modelling
• Values, Belief and Norms
• Demography: Nature, Changing Pattern and Impact
• Religion, Caste, Class, Kin and Clan
• Economy and Environment

5. Trade & Development

• Border Trade and Expansion of the Market
• Development through Special Economic Zone
• Formal and Informal Trade
• Opening up of New Trade Corridor for North East India
• Look East & Act East Policy

6. Globalization & Sdgs

• Achieving SDGs
• Policies, Emerging Issues and Human Response
• Liberalization, Economic Restructuring and Social Transformation
• Globalization & SDGs
• Development Cooperation and SDGs

7. Climate Change, Covid Pandemic & Development Cooperation

• Environmental Challenges in North East India and Neighborhood
• Sustainable development and practices
• Community led sustainable development practices
• Development Cooperation on environment and sustainable and community development practices

Important dates

Last Date of Submission of Abstract (Soft copy): January 28, 2022

Intimation of Acceptance: February 08, 2022

Registration Deadline: February 18, 2022

Last Date of Full Paper Submission (Both soft and hard copy): February 20, 2022

Date of seminar: February 22-24, 2022

Registration Information

The Registration to this seminar is mandatory and following are the registration fee details:

2000. Indian National Delegates: Rs.2000.00 (With Accommodation) & Rs.1000.00 (Without Accommodation)
2001. For Foreign Delegates: US$ 50

Important Links

Address & Contact details

Department of Economics, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura West, Tripura, Pin – 799022, India

Email: salimshah@tripurauniv.in

Website: www.tripurauniv.ac.in

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