National Seminar

on
Environment and Health:
Challenges for Sustainable Development in India
March 18-20, 2020
Venue
C.V. Raman Auditorium

Organised by
Centre for the Study of
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP)
(In collaboration with ICSSR- SRC, Hyderabad)
School of Social Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Sustainable Development Goals

Impact of Environment on Health

About the University:
University of Hyderabad (UoH), a premier institution of postgraduate teaching and research in the
country, was established by an Act of Parliament. The UGC has identified the University as one of the
five exclusive Universities in the country with Potential for Excellence, and provided special funding
for its overall development. The NAAC has re-accredited the University with the highest score in India.
Among the top 50 institutions of Higher Education and Research in India, on the basis of publications
and citation indices, the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of
India, has rated the University of Hyderabad as the only University in the High Output-High Impact
category.

About CSSEIP:
Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) at the University of Hyderabad
was established by the UGC under the 10th plan. The multi-disciplinary nature of the Centre is
reflected in its faculty drawn from diverse disciplines and the research being undertaken. The Centre
focuses its research on different dimensions and aspects of the marginal groups such as Dalits,
Minorities, Tribes, Women, Disabled, Transgender etc., The Centre also strives to provide critical
inputs into policy making on the issues of exclusion and inclusion by undertaking research at both
theoretical and empirical levels. It closely functions in collaboration with other research organizations.

About the Seminar:

UN’s Development Agenda for 2016-2030 i.e. “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development” comprising 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 related
Targets have been adopted and signed by the Government of India in Sept 2015. NITI Aayog has been
assigned the role to oversee implementation by Ministries and to coordinate with States for the
achievement of developmental targets as enshrined in the SDGs.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an ambitious commitment by world leaders, which set
out a universal and an unprecedented agenda which embraces economic, environmental and social
aspects of the wellbeing of societies.

India played a prominent role in the formulation of SDGs and much of the country’s National
Development Agenda is mirrored in the SDGs. However, with 17 Goals, 169 targets and the 306
national indicators, the SDGs might be difficult to grasp and understand. Defining and measuring
success coupled with availability of little data poses a challenge as well. In this context, the seminar
would focus on SDGs related to the social sectors including health and sanitation and environmental
goals, especially the climate change and their relevance in the Indian context.

Objectives:
The seminar proposes to bring together academicians, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and all
the stakeholders on one platform to deliberate about the Key issues, challenges, and strategies to
achieve Health and Environment goals under SDGs in the Indian Context

To assess the synergies and convergences between SDGs and existing government schemes/ programs
with special reference to the environment and health.
Call for Papers:
Research Papers are invited on any one of the following themes for presentation

Sub Themes:
 Biodiversity
 Climate Change
 Water and Sanitation
 Farming systems
 Appropriate Energy Technologies and cooking practices for disease prevention
 Environmental Pollution and Sustainable Development
 Role of Civil Society in Environmental Protection
 Globalization and Health Care delivery
 Corruption and Social Exclusion in Medical Education
 Food Security, Health and Sustainable Development
 Health, and Sustainable Development
 Public Health Challenges and Sustainable Development
 Social Determinants of Health
 Public expenditure on health and well-being
 Health Policies for Social Justice

Guidelines for Paper Submission:

Abstract : Not more than 300 words
Full Paper : 4500-5000 words
Title Page : Title, Author(s), Designation, Professional Affiliation,
Contact details
Font size for Title : Times New Roman 13 font
Font size for text : Times New Roman 12 font
Line Spacing : 1.5
Document size : A4
References : Standard APA format

The full papers will be published through a reputed Publisher after scrutiny by a
committee of experts. The final paper must accompany a certificate by the author(s) that
their work is original and has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
The best selected papers will be brought in the form of an edited volume with reputed
publishers. The authors are requested to do the plagiarism check-before submission. The
abstract and the full papers should be sent through soft copy to the

Email-id: environ2020uoh@gmail.com
Important Dates:
Last date for submission of Abstract : 17th February, 2020
Intimation of selected abstract for full paper : 19th February 2020
Last date for submission of Full Paper : 10th March, 2020

Registration Fee:

The Registration fee should be paid by both the author and Co- author

Students/ Research Scholars : 700/-

Faculty/ NGO/Corporate : 1500/-

Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided to the registered outstation participants at
the University Guest house on first come first served basis.

Seminar Coordinator:
Prof. K. Raja Mohan Rao, Head- Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion
and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), School of Social Sciences, University of
Hyderabad

For correspondence and enquiries, contact:

1. Mrs. Mehjabeen Khan, Ph: 9885341341
2. Dr. Satri Veera Kesalu, Ph: 9966222152