Goonj Rural management Conference

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School of Rural Management

National Conference

on Managing India’s Rural Transformation

Highlighting the Interests of Marginalized and Vulnerable Sections of Society

26-27 February 2013

Sponsored by:

Food Fortification Project(Integrated Program Strategy)




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BACKGROUND

India is an ancient civilization with immense socio-cultural and ecological diversity. Its recent pace of

growth highlights stark paradoxes between the wealth of a few and the abject poverty of large

populations. As cities expand, and their centers boast new architectural marvels, it seems that the rich

are getting richer, while the poor get poorer.

Rural Management is a field aimed at facilitating rural transformation, negotiating the complex interplay

between different interest groups and priorities, including infrastructure development, better

integration with markets, equitable use of natural resources, reinvigorated agriculture and livestock

production, fulfilling basic entitlements like health, nutrition, education, and the holistic well-being of

communities and their eco-systems.

Rural India is undergoing a tectonic transition, posing formidable challenges for overall sustainable

development, especially for poor and vulnerable sections of society. Knowledge institutions such as the

School of Rural Management, IIHMR, believe that the coming together of diverse minds andperspectives for rigorous and honest debate is a necessary pre-requisite for identifying realistic solutions

and management interventions to meet the challenges facing us today. Keeping this in view, SRM is

organizing its second National Conference “Goonj-2013” to explore innovative solutions for contributing

to managing India’s ongoing rural transformation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To deliberate on present rural initiatives for marginalized and vulnerable sections of rural

population

To ponder on drivers of success and meditate on lessons of rural transformation initiatives

To explore the viability and challenges of new rural transformation initiatives

To share experiences and contribute to common goal of rural transformation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Executives and management officials from private and government social/ development sector

organizations involved in rural transformation initiatives.

Academicians and Rural researchers

Students of rural management and related fields

SPONSORSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN RURAL HAAT

Companies, NGOs and Individuals interested in sponsoring sessions or full conference or participating in

the RURAL HAAT – a unique feature of GOONJ may contact the Organizing Secretary for details



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MAJOR TRACKS

Direct Cash Transfer Scheme for Subsidy Beneficiaries :

In a major initiative to check corruption and pilferage of subsidised items, the government of

India is launching an ambitious scheme for direct electronic transfer of cash to beneficiaries that

is expected to cover one quarter of households of the country. Is it a good alternative to cash

subsidy? How viable is the proposition? Do we have reasonable architecture to go ahead with

this scheme?

MGNREGA - Beyond Wages to Sustainable Livelihood:

MGNREGA is definitely a safety net programme and thus should result in sustainable livelihood

option. Its time to look at MGNREGA beyond wage employment and the works undertaken

should result in productive activities and assets so that gradually NREGA becomes redundant.

Will this act deliver what it is supposed to deliver? Will this ambitious rural transformation

initiative help in providing sustainable livelihood for the rural poor?

FDI and Rural Markets :

As the government allows increasing foreign investment in various sectors of the economy, suchas the seed industry and agribusiness, retail and mining, is this beneficial for our farmers and

our economy as a whole? Is it raising the living standards of farmers? What is happening to

traditional cultivation practices that have existed in India for centuries, as market penetration

increases?

Water Sanitation Hygiene and Improved Nutrient:

Water, Sanitation, hygiene and nutrition have been highlighted as key areas for management

interventions. What makes these such an important issue in rural areas? What challenges face

rural areas in terms of water scarcity, sanitation, hygiene and nutrition?

Corporate Social Responsibility:The role of CSR needs to be clarified. The private sector is a powerful innovator and plays an

increasingly significant economic role. But CSR tends to work as PR for big corporations whose

profit-making goals do not always seem to be in line with the goals of poverty reduction and

‘bottom-up’ development. Are people really benefitting from CSR projects, or are these basically

geared towards facilitating profits for big companies? Do they generate real responsibility

towards society?



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PAPER AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Papers and posters are invited on the major tracks. Students from management institutions are

encouraged to submit abstracts based on their studies and projects. This conference is aimed at

researchers and managerial students in the field of rural management. We are seeking high quality

primary or secondary research-based studies that analyze issues which are related to rural initiatives.

Registration Fees

Students INR 300

Academicians, Govt.

Officials and NGO

representative

INR 500

Corporate INR 1000

Foreign Delegates 500$

Guidelines for Paper/ Poster Presentation

Title of paper/ poster (Font size - 14)

Name(s) of author(s)- Surname followed by initial name (Font size - 12)

Affiliation(s) of author(s) (Font size - 12)

Length of text: Maximum 500 words for the abstract and 3000-4000 words for the paper (Times

New Roman, Font size- 12)

Single line spacing with 1” left and right margins

Abstracts should include the rationale, objectives, methodology, discussion and conclusion

Abstracts without registration fee will not be considered

Abstracts/ Papers Submission at: [email protected]

Organizing Secretary


Institute of Health Management Research

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, sanganer Airport,

Jaipur 302029, Rajasthan

Cell: 8107777867

Travel Expenses: Travel Expenses (By train: 2nd class sleeper coach) will be reimbursed tostudent/ participants presenting papers.

The fee covers participation in all sessions,

conference kit, lunch and tea /coffee during the

program. Filled in registration form should reach

us through email ([email protected]),

by post or in person latest by 22 February 2013.

mailto:[email protected]






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Important Dates

Last date for submitting abstracts: 6th

February 2013

Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts: 11th

February 2013

Last date for submitting full paper: 20th

February 2013

Last date for registration: 22nd February 2013

Conference dates: 26th

and 27th

February 2013

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chief PatronsProf. V. S. Vyas “Padma Bhusan”, Member, EAC to the Prime Minister

Shri. M.L. Mehta, Trustee Secretary, IIHMR and Former Chief Secretary, GoR

Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Trustee, IIHMR and BCT

President Dr. S.D. Gupta, Corporate Director, IIHMR

Organizing Secretary Dr. Goutam Sadhu

Chief Advisors Dr. Rajendra Bhanawat

Dr. Vivek BhandariDr. PR Sodani Dr. O.P. Gupta

Core Faculty Dr. Barun Kanjilal

Dr. Suresh Joshi

Brig.(Dr.) S. K. Puri

Dr. Felix PadelProf. Rahul Ghai

Students Representatives:Sanket Gupta-9413627633. Abhishek Goyal-9461456284, Rajendar Godara-9928109394

About School of Rural Management -IIHMR, Jaipur

Established in 1984 in Jaipur, Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), the first of its

kind in India, has been dedicated to improvement in standards of health through better management of

health care and related programs. A Post Graduate program in Rural Management was initiated in 2010

to prepare rural managers who would contribute to bettering the quality of life in rural areas. To furtherstrengthen this commitment to progressive social change, the School of Rural Management (SRM) was

established in 2011.


Institute of Health Management Research1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur 302011

Phone: +91-141-3924700 Ext.-763, Fax: +91-141-3924738

Email: [email protected], Website: www.iihmr.org,

Face book: https://www.facebook.com/events/315323398571708/

Dr Alok Mathur

Dr. Harish Sihare

Prof. Laxman Sharma

Dr. Susmit Jain

Dr. Tanjul SaxenaDr. Jatinder Bir Singh





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Sponsor:

Co-Sponsors:

BHORUKA

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Near Sanganer Airport, Jaipur Email:

[email protected], [email protected]. URL: www.bctngo.org

In service to Humanity






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