Goonj-2013

National Conference on

Managing Indias 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 and perspectives 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 Indias 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, such as 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 Academicians, Govt. Officials and NGO representative Corporate Foreign Delegates INR 300 INR 500 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 (conference.rm@iihmr.org.in), by post or in person latest by 22 February 2013.

INR 1000 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: conference.rm@iihmr.org.in

Organizing Secretary

School of Rural Management 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 to student/ participants presenting papers.

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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 Patrons Prof. 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 Organizing Secretary Chief Advisors Dr. S.D. Gupta, Corporate Director, IIHMR Dr. Goutam Sadhu Dr. Rajendra Bhanawat Dr. Vivek Bhandari Dr. PR Sodani Dr. O.P. Gupta Dr. Barun Kanjilal Dr. Suresh Joshi Brig.(Dr.) S. K. Puri Dr. Felix Padel Prof. Rahul Ghai Dr Alok Mathur Dr. Harish Sihare Prof. Laxman Sharma Dr. Susmit Jain Dr. Tanjul Saxena Dr. Jatinder Bir Singh

Core Faculty

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 further strengthen this commitment to progressive social change, the School of Rural Management (SRM) was established in 2011.

School of Rural Management Institute of Health Management Research

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur 302011 Phone: +91-141-3924700 Ext.-763, Fax: +91-141-3924738 Email: conference.rm@iihmr.org.in, Website: www.iihmr.org, Face book: https://www.facebook.com/events/315323398571708/

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Co-Sponsors:

BHORUKA Charitable Trust

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Near Sanganer Airport, Jaipur Email: bct@iihmr.org, bct@bctngo.org. URL: www.bctngo.org

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