Theme: Shaping Viksit Bharat @2047: Transformative Policies, Laws and Governance
Dates: 11—12 April, 2026
Venue: IIT Kharagpur
ABOUT IIT KHARAGPUR
The motto of IIT Kharagpur is “योगः कम’सुकौशलम्” which literally translates to “Excellence in action is Yoga,” essentially implying that doing your work well is true yoga. This can be traced to Sri Krishna’s discourse with Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. The quote, in the larger context of the Gita, urges man to acquire equanimity because a mind of equanimity allows a man to shed distracting thoughts of the effects of his deeds and concentrate on the task before him. Equanimity is the source of perfection in Karmic endeavours that leads to Salvation.
The Institute started its journey in 1951. It presently offers multidisciplinary research and education. It has schools/departments/centres in various fields beyond technology. It is one of India’s prestigious academic establishments. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence.
Here is the link for registration: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/CEP/courses.htm
ABOUT THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
The Centre of Excellence in Public Policy Law and Governance is a unique initiative undertaken by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, with an end goal of contributing to the ever-expanding landscape of Public Policy in contemporary India. The Centre of Excellence currently offers a Masters program in Public Policy Law and Governance which is an outstanding amalgamation of legal and governance studies blended with public policy.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The conference focuses on governance reforms shaping India’s journey toward inclusive, sustainable, and equitable development by the centenary of Independence. Anchored in the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, it foregrounds the evolving relationship between public policy, legal frameworks, innovation, and societal change in addressing complex contemporary and future challenges.
The deliberations emphasize the strengthening of democratic institutions, protection of rights, and promotion of accountable governance, while engaging with structural and institutional capacities across multiple levels of governance. Central to the discussions are questions of equity, social inclusion, and economic resilience in the pursuit of balanced growth.
The conference also engages with transformations driven by technological advancement, changing patterns of work, and innovation-led development. Attention is further directed toward human development outcomes, responsible use of digital technologies, and sustainable approaches to urbanization and resource management.
Through interdisciplinary scholarship and policy-oriented dialogue, the conference seeks to reimagine governance frameworks that are transparent, adaptive, and future-oriented, contributing to a resilient and empowered India by 2047.
The conference will feature:
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Keynote Sessions
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Panel Discussions
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Research Paper Presentations
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Workshops
SUB-THEMATIC AREAS
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Democracy, Rights, and Responsible Governance
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Federalism, Multilevel Governance, and State Capacity
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Social Justice, Equality, and Inclusive Governance
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Economic, Fiscal, and Financial Governance for Inclusive Growth
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Industrial Development, Innovation, and Future of Work
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Human Development, Migration and Social Sector Governance
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Digital, Data, and AI Governance
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Climate, Urban, and Sustainable Resource Governance
We warmly invite submissions of original research papers, case studies, policy briefs, thought pieces, etc., that align with, but are not limited to, the above sub-themes. Selected papers will be allowed for presentation at the conference.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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All submissions should be in Word format.
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Name the file with the corresponding author’s last name and the type of submission (e.g., Smith_ResearchPaper.docx).
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Include full names, affiliations, and contact details of corresponding author and co-authors.
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Submissions with more than three authors will not be considered.
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Length: 300 words (maximum).
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Content must clearly outline the research problem, objectives, methodology, and key findings.
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Include relevant keywords.
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Submissions must be accompanied by the following declaration:
“I/We confirm that the submitted manuscript is my/our original work and has not been previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere, either in part or in full.”
Link for submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffKZAPpIvQwaM-38ted9CAIcslBzYT1m67y08NM5y6RYpS3w/viewform
IMPORTANT DATES (All dates are in 2026)
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21 January — Abstract Submission Opens
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20 February — Abstract Submission Closes
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23 February — Notification of Acceptance
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26 February — Registration Opens
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23 March — Registration Closes
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Early Registration (26 February 2026 — 16 March 2026)
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Industry: INR 6500 per participant + GST
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Academician: INR 5000 per participant + GST
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Research Scholar / Student: INR 3000 per participant + GST
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IIT KGP Research Scholar / Student: INR 1000 per participant + GST
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International: $112 per participant + GST
Late Registration (17 March 2026 — 23 March 2026)
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Industry: INR 8000 per participant + GST
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Academician: INR 6500 per participant + GST
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Research Scholar / Student: INR 4500 per participant + GST
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IIT KGP Research Scholar / Student: INR 1500 per participant + GST
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International: $118 per participant + GST
Additional Information:
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Co-authors attending the conference must register separately.
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Awards for Best Paper & Best Policy Briefs.
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Fee once paid is non-refundable.
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Registration Fee Excludes: Accommodation, Travel & Fooding.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available on request at the New Technology Guest House, IIT Kharagpur on a payment basis:
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Single Occupancy: Rs. 1500 + GST
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Double Occupancy: Rs. 2000 + GST
*Subject to availability and First Come First Serve basis
**May be subject to change
(Request to be made during Abstract Submission.)
OFFICIAL LINK: erp.iitkgp.ac.in/InfoCellDetails/resources/external/cepdata?course_id=IIT/CEP/CON/CON/2025-2026/CP/181
REACH US
For Paper Submission:
Mr. Aswinikumar Bairagi
+91 7042741665
For Travel:
Mr. Soumitra Sarkar — +91 7699813644
Mr. Arin Mukherjee — +91 7003483339
For Logistics:
Mr. Satyam Prakash — +91 8083574467
Email ID: pplgconference2026@gmail.com
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Prof. Dipa Dube
Prof. Uday Shankar
Prof. Arun Kumar Misra
Dr. Shuvro Prosun Sarker
Prof. Pulak Mishra
Prof. Achin Chakraborty
Prof. Kalol Dutt
Dr. Avnish Bhatt
Dr. Shakti Deb
Dr. Md Moshabbir Alam
Dr. Bapan Biswas
STUDENT COMMITTEE
Aharna Maiti
Shrishti Agrawal
Vijeta Kachhap
Soumitra Sarkar
Pragnya Prachurya Acharya
Satyam Prakash
Shray Kumar Sharma
We look forward to your valuable participation and request you to kindly circulate this information among interested scholars, researchers, academicians, and professionals.