A ONE DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOOD
March 19th, 2015
Organized by
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
(A UGC-SAP SUPPORTED DEPARTMENT)
DRS-PHASE III
Devi Ahilya University,
Takshashila Campus, Khandwa Road,
Indore 452001, Tel No. + 91 731 2361087
Fax No. + 91 731 2363088
[email protected]
Invitation
Dear Sir & Madam,
It is a pleasurable opportunity and pleasing sense of duty to welcome you all at
National Seminar on “SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOOD” to be held on 19th March
2015 at the School of Economics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. The national seminar
is aimed to bring all the professionals working in the different fields under one umbrella. This
will provide opportunity to interact not only with academicians but also with other functionaries
who are working in this field.
We look forward to meet you in March, 2015 and for your active participation,
contribution and valued discussion with eminent scholars from all over the country which in
term will help to the success of the conference.
About Topic
The term ‘sustainable development’ is not new. But the term ‘sustainable rural
livelihood’ somewhat is.In fact it can be treated as an extended arm of the objective of
‘inclusive growth’ in India. The concept of sustainable rural livelihood can be developed as a
tool which can be used to achieve the major goals of rural development, poverty reduction and
environment preservation.
Rural livelihood is closely connected to natural resources. Since the spread of economic
and social infrastructure is slower in villages, the residents have to depend more on activities
related to the primary sector or occupations which are more traditional in nature. It is common
knowledge that these occupations are related to farming, cropping, cattle rearing, dairy farming,
mining, honey bee raising, compost manufacturing etc. Moving a little further these may also
include people involved in handicrafts, weaving, works of artisans, blacksmiths and carpenters
etc. Again with technology trying to make a foray into the rural areas (though at a slow pace),
the rural activities themselves have been subject to diversification although in a limited way. A
major expansion in its activities can also be related to establishment of food processing
industries, horticulture and floriculture along with other agro based industries.
The growing focus on ‘rural livelihood patterns’ especially in case of developing nations
many a times has raised pertinent questions as to the sustainability of these livelihoods.
Literature as well as self observation supports the view that the livelihood options in urban areas
are definitely more sustainable because of sustainability of market force of demandThe meaning
of sustainable livelihood is yet not clear especially in case of rural sector.Application of various
types of capital like financial, economic, social and human resources are cited to play a role in
fostering sustainability. The role of governing institutions in sustainability of rural livelihood
also needs to be researched in more depth and highlighted further. In today’s context sustaining
the human created occupations and livelihood activities without harming or disregarding the
environment is also the need of the hour. With this perspective in mind research papers are
sought on the following themes for discussion at the conference
1. Scope and coverage of sustainable rural livelihood Programmes.
2. Traditional and Emerging rural livelihoods
3. Innovations in rural livelihood
4. Role of economic, social, financial and human capital in rural livelihood.
5. Natural environment and rural livelihood
6. Role of technology insustainable rural livelihood.
7. Food security and sustainable rural livelihood.
8. Infrastructure development and sustainable rural livelihood.
9. Government patronage and role of institutions in sustaining rural livelihood.
10. Problems and challenges in sustaining rural livelihood.
11. Poverty alleviation and sustainable rural livelihood.
12. Contribution of Sustainable rural livelihood to economic growth
13. Socio-economic inclusion of women through livelihood activities.
14. Livelihood and education, skills, market, credit.
15. Gender & Livelihood: Opportunities & Challenges.
Guidelines for Paper & Poster Presentation
Abstracts(containing objectives of the study, brief methodology, results and conclusion;
avoiding tables, figures or references) in duplicate (hard copy in 12 point Times New Roman),
limited to 300 words and full length paper should not exceed more than 3000 words along with
CD, and E-mail attachment on [email protected],in (MS Word latest version) are invited.
Only original and quality papers will be accepted out of which selected research papers will be
considered for oral presentation and the remaining shall be included as poster presentation.
Poster size should be 150 cm (width) and 90 cm (height). Selected full papers will be
published in edited book with ISBN number.
Registration Fee:
Academician/Fellow Scholars
₹1, 000/-
Research Scholar without fellowship
₹500/-
Student participants
₹200/-
Registration will be made through only Demand Draft in favour of Head, School of
Economics, DAVV, and Payable at Indore. The registration fee entitles only working lunch
and tea.
Important Date:
Abstract and full paper on before 2nd March 2015.
Information will be given for oral & poster presentation through E-mail by 8th March, 2015.
About the School of Economics
The School of Economics, a pioneer institute of Devi Ahilya University, was established in
1976 as a University Teaching Department under the faculty of Social Science to impart quality
education and research in the field Economics.
School of Economics (SOE) has always focused on creating excellence by offering many job
oriented professional programmes to integrate economics with trade, finance, business and
environmental studies. It offers a wide range of courses, which includes:
*Traditional Courses
: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Economics)
* Professional Courses
: M.B.A. (Business Economics), M.B.A. (International Business)
and M.B.A. (Financial Services)
UGC SAP SUPPORTED DEPARTMENT
On the basis of our strength in Teaching, Research and Capacity Building, the University
Grants Commission (UGC) has selected the department for financial support under its Special
Assistance Programme (SAP) at Departmental Research Support Phase – III for a period of
five years from April, 2014 after successful completion of second phase. The themes of the
Programme are as follows:
1. Innovation, Employment and Inclusive Growth
2. Trade Liberalization, Growth and Sustainability
State Planning Chair on Microeconomic Goverence
FACULTIES:
Dr.Ganesh Kawadia
Dr.Kanhaiya Ahuja
Dr.Vishakha Kutumbale
Ms.EktaRokade
Mr.DineshBargale
Dr.Gyan Prakash
Dr.RekhaAcharya
Dr.AkankshaSinghi
Ms.Rachana Jain
Dr.Sonael Sharma
Dr.Nirupama Nagar
Mr.SakharamMujalde
Dr.Vasim Khan
Dr.VidyaTelang
Mr.Mohitash C.Nagotra
For any further queries please contact to the undersigned.
CONFERENCE COORDINATORS
Prof.Gyan Prakash
09425480908
Dr. Akanksha Singhi
09827650129
PATRONS
Dr.Ganesh Kawadia
Dr.R.D.Musalgaonkar
Dr.D.P.Singh
Prof.& Head
Registrar
Vice Chancellor
School of Economics
D.A. University, Indore
D.A. University, Indore
D.A. University, Indore
NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
“SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOOD”
19th, March 2015
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