37th Annual Conference of Economic Association

On About The University: Sustainable Development The University of Kota is a State university established in the and year 2003 and recognised by UGC under section 2(f) & 12(b) by the UGC act 1956. Presently, around 177 colleges with 2,31,000 Inclusive Growth: students of its jurisdiction including six districts namely- Kota, Prospects and Challenges Bundi, Jhalawar, Baran, Karauli and Sawai Madhopur. The (27th-28th January, 2017) University has six faculties, namely Faculty of Arts, Commerce & Management, Education, Law, Science and Social Sciences. About The Department: The Department of Social Sciences, has been in existence since Hosted By 2007 with an objective to provide the quality education in the field of inter-disciplinary approaches of social sciences. Under the multi-color umbrella of the department, different courses in Department of Social Sciences various allied disciplines are being run: ØM.A. Development Studies University of Kota ØMaster of Social Work Kota ØM.A./ M.Sc. Geography ØM. Phil Geography, History, Political Science and Sociology. ØPh.D. About Rajasthan Economic Association (REA) The REA is amongst the oldest, the largest and the only state association of professional economists in Rajasthan. It is a registered body since 1968 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958 with the objective of providing a forum to debate and discuss theoretical and real life economic issues. It has life members from various categories and from all parts of Rajasthan and India. The REA has been organising annual For Information and Queries: conferences, seminars and workshops to undertake and promote the study of economics. It also publishes a biannual journal Convener, Department of Social Sciences, “Rajasthan Economic Journal”. The association has University of Kota, M.B.S. Road, Near Kabir Circle successfully organised so far 36 annual conferences and now its Kota, Rajasthan- 324005 37th Annual Conference is being hosted by the Department of Website: www.uok.ac.in Social Sciences, University of Kota, Kota. We feel immense Email: [email protected] pleasure and privilege in extending cordial invitation for the conference to all the esteemed members. th 37th Annual Conference Organising Panel About the 37 Annual Conference: All over the world, developing countries are making efforts to Patron achieve the targets of sustainable development and inclusive Prof. P.K. Dasora growth. In order to achieve these targets, India has initiated various Hon'ble Vice Chancellor economic reforms, and accordingly implemented numerous University of Kota programs and policies. Chairperson President, REA The 37th annual conference of REA will focus primarily on the Dr J.P. Sharma Dr Rameshwar Jat sustainable economic development, the associated targets and the Asso. Professor Head, issues as well as challenges Department of Social Department of Sciences Economics that need to be addressed in , University of Kota, Kota order to put our country on an equitable inclusive and sustainable path. There is a Convener Secretary, REA K. R. Choudhary, Yashwardhan Singh need for a constructive Joint Secretary, REA Head, approach to fortifying both & Asst. Professor, Department of Department of Social Economics, development and democracy Sciences, St. Xavier's College, engaging citizen bodies, University of Kota Jaipur research institutes and Mobile:08764444474 Mobile:09799895800 varying levels of governance allowing development to work its way from bottom to the top. As an educational Advisory Committee Prof. V.S. Vyas institute and research Prof. Kanta Ahuja organisation, we hope to come out with definitional tools and Prof. M.L. Chipa measures to prepare India for this journey towards optimising the Prof. Ganesh Kawadiya Prof. K.D. Swami welfare of lives of its citizens. Prof. M.S. Rathore The main purpose of the conference is to provide a platform to Prof. V.V. Singh Prof. Alpana Kateja students, research scholars and faculty members to enrich and Prof. Ram Singh enhance knowledge on the contemporary scenario of global and Prof. N.R. Bhanumurthy Indian Economy. We hope to facilitate a cerebral and creative Prof. C.R. Bishnoi expression through this upcoming conference to the participants. We look forward to your valuable participation. Local Organizing Committee Dr Bhawani Singh Conference Themes: Dr Ghanshyam Sharma Theme I: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Dr Vipul Sharma Dr Vikrant K. Sharma 1. Green Financing. Dr Surendra Kulshrestha 2. Renewable energy and sustainable development. Dr Rakesh Rao 3. Sustainable Development Goals Mr Ashish Asopa Mr K.K. Sharma Mr D.S. Meena Mrs Boola Choudhary Dr Sharmila Kumari Dr Buddhi Prakash Gautam Mr Pramod Kumar Meena Mr Ashish Jarosiya Theme II: Indian Economy – Prospects and Policy Changes 1. Twenty-five years of economic reforms 2. Recent macroeconomic reforms undertaken by the Submission of abstracts and full paper at: government [email protected] 3. Social sector reforms 4. Recent trade reforms Registration: 5. Agriculture scenario since 1991 Delegates from Industry Rs. 3000/- Theme III: Recent developments in Rajasthan Economy 1. Watershed programmes for agriculture and drinking water Academicians Rs. 1000/- 2. Biodiversity and tourism 3. Agro-based industrial development Research Scholars Rs. 750/- 4. Tribal economy: Growth and Challenges 5. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Students Rs. 500/-

Panel Discussions: PD I – GST: Evaluation and Implementation The registration fee is to be paid through Cash or PD II – Power Sector Issues in Rajasthan: With special emphasis Demand Draft in favour of Secretary, Rajasthan on UDAY Scheme Economic Association, Jaipur.

Accommodation: Outstation participants are requested to inform to the organising committee for accommodation booking latest by 30th December 2016. No TA and DA will be paid to the participants.

Important Dates Last date of submission of abstract 30 Nov 2016 Review Process and Publication: Acceptance of abstract 05 Dec 2016 The manuscripts will be subject to a blind review process. The Last date of submission of full paper 20 Dec 2016 decision of the reviewer's committee will be final. Selected papers will be published in the conference volume having an Last date of registration 05 Jan 2017 ISSN number.

Submission Guidelines: Abstracts, not exceeding 500 words, are invited from author(s). Venue of the Conference: The paper must include a clear indication of the purpose, Department of Social Sciences methodology, major results and implications. University of Kota Title Page: Title, Author(s), Institution, Name & Address, Contact details and email ID. Kota, Rajasthan-324005 Maximum length: 3000 words (including references) Margins: 2.5cms of 1 inch on all sides Font: Times New Roman, 12 points, Regular Spacing: 1.5 Diagrams and tables are to be included in the appendix and not in the paper body.