Hyderabad: Three-day conference of Indian Association of Social Sciences Institutions concludes

The three-day annual conference, marked by seven plenary sessions and 135 paper presentations, fostered a discourse on pressing societal challenges

Hyderabad: The three-day 22nd annual conference of the Indian Association of Social Sciences Institutions which focused on three major themes – Sustainable Development, Urbanization & Development and Women Empowerment, concluded here on Saturday.

The conference, marked by seven plenary sessions and 135 paper presentations, fostered a discourse on pressing societal challenges such as income inequality, climate change, and inclusive development. In addition there were six plenary sessions.

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The valedictory session had Planning Commission former Member Secretary, Prof. SR Hashim and UPSC former Chairman Prof. J Mahender Reddy and others, who gave valuable insights on the three themes.

A total of 218 participants constituting a cross-section of academicians, research scholars from the universities, and research institutes from across the country participated in the conference and presented or chaired plenary sessions.

The conference provided a platform for deliberation and exchange of ideas, identification of emerging trends, shifting paradigms and exploration of collaborations for further research and interventions in the area of policy and advocacy.