R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research, (WRC) is organizing a National Seminar on “Sustainable Regional Development- Challenges and Opportunities” on Saturday, 10^th January 2015.

Genesis:
The development of different regions and the national economy as a whole needs to be viewed as parts of a single process. Regional inequality is a major concern in a developing country like India with diverse requirements. Since the Fourth Five Year Plan, it was realized that in order to reach the socio- economic goals of development, a greater diffusion and growth of activity and employment at local levels would be needed. Decentralization and Inclusive growth have been pursued by the Planning Commission to achieve balanced regional growth. Currently, sustainability concerns have become a vital element in the planning process as well. Providing access to healthcare, drinking water, a reliable power supply and public transportation are some of the key elements for sustainable regional development. To meet the challenges of continuing growth without destroying the environment, planning for sustainable regional development is crucial. This seminar shall be a forum for exchange, interaction, dialogue amongst academicians, researchers, social activists and policymakers to present their views and ideas.

Academic papers are invited from academicians, researchers, social activists and policymakers to present their view on the below mentioned sub-themes.

SUB-THEMES:

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
Interested participants who wish to submit their papers are requested to follow the guidelines below:

All submitted papers shall go through blind review process and notice of acceptance will be provided by 20th of December 2014. The best paper from each sub-theme will be chosen for presentation at the seminar, however all accepted and selected papers will be published in the ISBN Seminar Proceedings (print form).

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Submission of Full Paper with Abstract latest by: 15th December 2014
• Acceptance Notification: 20th December 2014

REGISTRATION FEE:

• Participants
  • Academicians: Rs. 800/-
  • Corporate: Rs. 1200/-
• Paper Presenters
  • Academicians: Rs. 1500/-
  • Corporate: Rs. 3500/-

PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees to be paid by Cheque in favour of “The Principal, R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics” payable at Mumbai, India.

Schedule of the Seminar:

8.30a.m. to 9.30 a.m.	Registration & Refreshments
9:30 a.m. to 10.15 a.m.	Inaugural Session
10.15 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.	Technical Session –I: Regional Inequality in India
11.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.	Tea Break
11:45 a.m. to 01.00 p.m.	Technical Session –II : Regional Growth and Human Development
1.00 p.m. to 1.45 p.m.	Lunch
1.45 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.	Technical Session –III: Regional Growth policies and inclusive growth
3.00 p.m. to 3.15 p.m.	Tea break
3.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.	Technical Session –IV: Sustainable development
4.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.	Valedictory session

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