About the Conference:
The Father Verstraeten Centre for Public Policy and Governance at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, invites students, researchers, academicians, legal professionals, and policymakers to submit abstracts for its 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 facilitate interdisciplinary discussions on governance, public policy, constitutionalism, and India’s developmental future.

Details:

  • Organiser: Father Verstraeten Centre for Public Policy and Governance, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
  • Event: Two-Day International Conference 2026
  • Dates: 17–18 December 2026
  • Venue: St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
  • Mode: Hybrid (Online and Offline)

Thematic Areas:

  • Constitutionalism, Law and Judiciary
  • State Evolution and Macro-Governance
  • Social Inclusion, Gender and Education
  • Digital Policy and Information Ethics
  • Economic, Environmental and Global Governance

Important Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 12 November 2026
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 26 November 2026
  • Registration Deadline: 2 December 2026

Registration Fees:

CategoryOnlineOffline
Students and Research Scholars₹600₹800
Faculty and Professionals₹900₹1,200
International ParticipantsUSD 50USD 75

Call for Partnerships:
The organisers welcome law firms, advocates’ chambers, corporate organisations, businesses, academic institutions, publishers, and research organisations for sponsorships, knowledge partnerships, publication collaborations, and institutional associations.

How to Participate:
Interested participants can submit their abstracts through the link below and consult the official brochure for detailed guidelines.

Abstract Submission: Submit Your Abstract

Official Brochure: View Conference Brochure

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