Two-Day International Conference on Reimagining India’s Developmental State | Hybrid Mode | Submit Abstracts by 22 October 2026
The Father Verstraeten Centre for Public Policy and Governance, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, is organising a Two-Day International Conference on “Reimagining India’s Developmental State in the 21st Century: Looking from the Lens of Indian Knowledge System and Emerging Transformative Opportunities.”
The conference will take place on 17–18 December 2026 in hybrid mode, allowing participants to attend either online or offline.
The conference will bring together students, research scholars, academicians, professionals, researchers, policymakers, jurists, administrators, civil society members and other interested participants. In addition, it will provide an interdisciplinary platform to discuss India’s developmental state, Indian Knowledge System and emerging transformative opportunities.
About the Conference
The conference focuses on India’s developmental state in the 21st century. It will examine the subject through the lens of the Indian Knowledge System while also considering emerging opportunities in public policy and governance.
Moreover, the conference encourages interdisciplinary academic discussion across areas such as constitutionalism, law, social inclusion, digital policy, economic governance, environmental governance and global governance.
Key Themes
The conference will cover the following broad themes:
- State, Constitutionalism, Indian Knowledge System, Law and Judiciary
- State Evolution and Macro-Governance
- Social Inclusion, Gender, and Education
- Digital Policy and Information Ethics
- Economic, Environmental, and Global Governance
Who Can Participate?
The conference is open to:
- Students
- Research scholars
- Academicians
- Professionals
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Jurists
- Administrators
- Civil society members
- Other interested participants
Therefore, participants from different academic and professional backgrounds can contribute to the interdisciplinary discussions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract submissions open | 24 September 2026 |
| Last date for abstract submission | 22 October 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance | 12 November 2026 |
| Full paper submission | 26 November 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 2 December 2026 |
| Conference | 17–18 December 2026 |
Registration Fees
Indian Participants
| Category | Online | Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Students & Research Scholars | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| Faculty / Professionals | ₹900 | ₹1,200 |
International Participants
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| South Asian Participants | USD 50 |
| Other International Participants | USD 75 |
The source specifies that international participants will pay the same fee for both online and offline participation.
Participant Benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Present and exchange research.
- Engage in interdisciplinary academic discussions.
- Interact with scholars, researchers and professionals.
- Discuss contemporary issues relating to public policy and governance.
- Have selected papers considered for publication in an Edited Volume with ISBN, subject to the review process.
How to Submit an Abstract?
Participants can submit their abstracts through the following link:
Last date for abstract submission: 22 October 2026
After abstract acceptance, selected participants can complete their registration through:
The event documents are available here:
Conference Mode and Venue
Mode: Hybrid — Online and Offline
Date: 17–18 December 2026
Venue: St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
Contact Details
For queries regarding the conference, participants can contact:
Ms. Vanshika Pareek
+91 90382 99898
Ms. Naviya Choudhary
+91 6291 124 197
Email:
Contact timings: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
