Department of Economics
Three-Day National Conference on
Economic Reforms, Growth and Social Welfare
Organized by
Department of Economics, School of Global Studies
Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod-671123.
16th, 17th & 18th December, 2013
About conference
Indian economic policy making have undergone a drastic change ever since we initiated reforms in early 1990s aimed at promoting faster economic growth by reducing bottlenecks in the system. Reforms have reoriented economic and social policies in a market driven economic space with relatively 'less state'. Country achieved faster economic growth and economic transformation which was expected to "trickle down" with more inclusiveness in the growth process.
However, despite some notable progress, India continues to experience development with numerous dichotomies, and several key and 'old' challenges have remained unaddressed. These include, sluggishness in poverty reduction, increasing rich-poor divide, social inequities, pronounced social and economic exclusion and marginalisation of the disadvantaged, low agriculture growth, uncertain employability, and rising environmental degradation. To avoid such distortions in social and economic policy, different policy interventions were made in the form of social welfare measures to promote inclusive growth and its credentials by reshaping initiatives in the second decade of reforms.
The conference seeks to provide a platform to academicians, activists, practitioners and researchers from multiple disciplines to discuss and debate the role of economic policy reforms in achieving growth and its redistribution in terms of attaining social welfare.
Conference Themes
The conference intends to address both theoretical and empirical issues centered on, but not limited to, the following themes:
· Economic reforms and inclusive growth
· Workfare programs and employment generation
· Poverty alleviation and equitable growth
· Sustainable development and environmental issues
· Agriculture development and food security
· Welfare impact of industrial policies
· Changing role of institutions
· Openness, international trade and investment
· Changing role of banking & financial sectors
· Economic reforms and gender disparity
About the University
The Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod, is established by the Parliament under the Central Universities Act 2009 (Parliament Act No.25 of 2009). The Central University of Kerala is founded on the lofty vision of a 'caring wisdom' that aims at sensitizing present and future generations to the need for the enrichment of the individual, to the sustainable development of society, and to environmental harmony. The University is committed to the task of generating and disseminating knowledge in cutting edge areas of learning through innovative teaching/learning methodologies which ensure the maturation of individuals through physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. The University has 16 Departments under seven Schools offering MPhil and PhD programmes along with regular PG programmes.
About the Department
The Department of Economics is one of the pioneering departments in the Central University of Kerala under the School of Global Studies. The Department offers MA, MPhil. and PhD programmes in Economics. Other than teaching assignments, the Department is also involved in academic and research activities such as conducting workshops and seminars.
Paper Submission
Academic scholars, practitioners and policy makers are invited to present their research work on emerging issues and future concerns in Economic Policy and Social Welfare in a Globalized regime. Papers from cross-disciplinary fields that are related to economic policy and/or social welfare are also invited for presentation.
Authors should submit their abstract and/or full-papers and queries to cukecoseminar@gmail.com or cukecocoordinator@gmail.com
Selected papers from the conference will be published in an edited book.
Important Dates:
Submission of an Extended Abstract (not less than 1000 words) | November 11, 2013 |
| Decision on acceptance | November 15, 2013 |
| Submission of full paper (not to exceed more than 7000 words) | December 9, 2013 |
| Registration | December 9, 2013 |
| Conference | December 16, 17 & 18, 2013 |
Registration Fee
Registration fee includes conference kit, tea, and meals during the conference.
| Industry delegates | Rs 1500 |
| Academicians | Rs 1000 |
| Research scholars | Rs 500 |
| Students | Rs 200 |
Delegates can make the payment by using the core banking facility to the following bank account: Account No: 0711101072179, Account Name: Head, Department of Economics, Central University of Kerala, Bank Name: Canara Bank, Main Branch, Kasaragod, IFSC Code: CNRB0000711. A copy of the payment receipt may be sent with registration form by e-mail to cukecoseminar@gmail.com or cukecocoordinator@gmail.com for the confirmation of registration. Delegates can also make payment through Demand Draft for the amount drawn in favour of Head, Department of Economics, Central University of Kerala, payable at Kasaragod, Kerala, India.
No refund will be provided for this fee, if a selected participant does not attend / complete the programme successfully.
Travel and Accommodation
Participants should come and attend the conference at their own cost. Limited accommodation will be provided at free of cost on first come first served basis.
Organizing Committee
| Chief Patron : | Prof. (Dr.) Jancy James, Hon. Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kerala |
| Patron: | Registrar, CUK. Finance Officer, CUK. Shri. V. Sasidharan, Controller of Examination, CUK. Shri. S. Gopinath, Deputy Registrar (Admin.), CUK. |
| Conference Chair: | Dr. P. Abdul Kareem, Dean, SGS, CUK |
| Conference Convener: | Dr. Syam Prasad, Asst Professor, Dept. of Economics, CUK. |
| Organizing Secretaries: | Dr. T.J. Joseph, Asst Professor, Dept. of Economics, CUK. Dr. Anver Sadath C., Asst Professor, Dept. of Economics, CUK. |
| Joint Secretary: | Dr. Baiju K.C., Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics, CUK. |
| Members: | All Staffs & Students of Department of Economics. Dr. K. Rajeevan, Assistant Registrar (Finance), CUK. Shri. Sureshan Kandathil, Assistant Registrar (Admin), CUK. Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai, Assistant Librarian, CUK. Shri. Sreelesh V., System Analyst, CUK. |
For details, contact:
| Dr. T.J. Joseph | ||
| Dr. Syam Prasad | ||
| Dr. Anver Sadath C |
Justine George
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
St Paul's College, Kalamassery
Mob: 09895502444
E mail : jusgeorge@gmail.com
I would like to present the paper..can i take the opportunity though it is late?
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