CRRID, Chandigarh proposes to organize an International Conference on "Society, Environment and Sustainable Development: Emerging Issues and Alternatives” from March 20 to 22, 2024 at CRRID, Chandigarh. The International Conference is part of Chandigarh Climate Meet (third in the series) which is likely to be organized by Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh with the support from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi; Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC), PU, Chandigarh; National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New Delhi; Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC); The Working Group 05 of International Sociological Association (ISA) on Famine and Society; Research Committees- Inequalities, Stratification and Exclusion Studies (RC-08), Gender Studies (RC-10), Sociology of Environment (RC11), Urban Studies (RC-19); Media Studies (RC-20); Political Sociology (RC-21) and Sociology of Law, Crime and Deviance (RC-23) of Indian Sociological Society (ISS); Sociological Society Himachal Pradesh (SSHP); Deptt of Sociology, Post Graduate Govt College (PGGC-11), Chandigarh; Academy of Innovation in Technology and Management, Jalandhar; and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)-Haryana Regional Branch; Global Research and Educational Foundation India (GREFI) and some other institutions are likely to support the organization of events in various capacities as technical and knowledge partners/collaborators. CALL FOR SESSIONS/ABSTRACTS FOR THE CONFERENCE The call for sessions/abstracts for International Conference is open. The conference aims to deliberate on interlinked issues of Society, Environment & Sustainable Development. Society has been facing various social, economic challenges which seem to hinder sustainable development. The sustainability seems to be at stake due to un-sustainability of human induced development practices. Achieving many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be challenging particularly for states, cities and villages due to their weak institutional and fiscal base along with multiple social economic and environmental vulnerabilities. There is a need to protect habitats and safeguard the interests of poor people. The conference is likely to come up with concrete ideas for better future of the planet amid the climate change and gaps in all major areas to be addressed through SDGs. Since role of habitats & their institutions are crucial for addressing many social, economic, environmental concerns, the conference will deliberate and discuss the issues, alternatives, innovations and modalities for sustaining the same. The sessions/papers on different contexts of the theme/s are being invited. The sessions and papers on various aspects of environment, sustainable development, climate change, water and forest management, adaptation, resilience, marginalization, poverty, hunger, food, decentralization in local as well as global contexts are welcome and how the same can help in resolving various types of problems in the developed as well as developing societies. The environment and sustainable development have been major concerns around the world and crucial issue for research and action having important social, cultural, political & other linkages &implications. The current challenges of managing pollution & providing health services to the huge population enhance the relevance of these important issues. The post liberal regimes seem to serve better to the capitalists and rich sections and very negligible to meet the interests of larger sections of the poor populations. The global exploitative systems of colonialism seem to have changed their nature and forms with more modern systems and tools of exploitation. Now own institutions and own people seem to have developed new exploitative tools and procedures to exploit their own people and exploit own institutions. The marginalisation of poor and inequality is on rise. The exclusion of sizeable population is visible in terms of food, shelter, employment, education and health services. The progress of SDGs is very slow. The wealth is being captured by few people in the world. The few powerful and mighty seem to control wealth and power to decide the fate of majority. Climate change and human induced environmental problems are creating another kind of challenges. The air, water & soil pollution is on rise & having tremendous implications on health & therefore big challenges for habitats and their sustainability. The emerging situations need better interdisciplinary understanding and better public responses to reverse the exploitative trends, tools, practices, marginalization, exclusion and environmental stress to check the emerging discontents among the masses and promote sustainable development. The social issues and environmental capturing the full import of the acronym FAMINE (Food insecurity as a consequence of severely diminished purchasing power of vulnerable groups in society, Alienation on account of discrimination based on Caste, Color or Creed; Marginalization on account of severely diminishing real incomes; Inequality based on dysfunctional social systems and travails of the workers in Informal Sector, Negative impact on vulnerable groups of natural calamities & manmade disasters such as civil wars and economic shocks caused by market volatility; & Exclusion from mainstream society based on social and economic ostracization resulting in social conflict, unrest and violence) in the context of the environment & sustainability are also likely to be discussed in the conference.
The focus of the conference is to understand social, environmental development related issues and alternatives and how the same are likely to influence sustainability. In this context what alternatives are emerging to cope with the emerging challenges to achieve sustainable development across various continents, will be deliberated upon during three days conference. It aims to provoke questions in different contexts vis a vis many of the above aspects is concerned and explore various alternatives to manage the growth and development in juxtaposition with increasing pressure on society due to growing inequalities, poverty, social exclusions, deprivations and climate change/environmental stress. The social issues and environmental capturing the full import of the acronym FAMINE (Food insecurity as a consequence of severely diminished purchasing power of vulnerable groups in society, Alienation on account of discrimination based on Caste, Color or Creed; Marginalization on account of severely diminishing real incomes; Inequality based on dysfunctional social systems and travails of the workers in Informal Sector, Negative impact on vulnerable groups of natural calamities & man-made disasters such as civil wars and economic shocks caused by market volatility; & Exclusion from mainstream society based on social and economic ostracization resulting in social conflict, unrest and violence) in the context of the environment & sustainability are also likely to be discussed in the conference. SESSIONS AND LANGUAGE The official language of the conference sessions/papers will be English. The three-day conference will consist of three plenaries/symposiums on the conference themes and approximately 18 technical sessions. The welcome and valedictory sessions will be in the Main Conference Hall of CRRID. The audio visual and LCD screens will be provided in all the halls. The technical and skilled assistance will also be provided by the volunteers. | |
IMPORTANT DEADLINES AND OTHER DETAILS The final date for submitting session proposals and abstracts for the conference (up to 500 words in MS Word format) is February 29, 2024. The abstracts/proposals will be reviewed by the organizing/ academic committee. The acceptance of all the sessions/abstracts of papers will be conveyed before March 5, 2024 but efforts will be made to convey acceptance within 2 to 3 days of submissions to enable the participants to make their travel, visa and other related arrangements. The full papers (between 3500-6000 words in MS Word format) will have to be submitted on acceptance of abstract before March 15, 2024. The abstracts may be submitted to the Conference Coordinator Dr. Manoj Kumar Teotia at the email address: mkteotia@gmail.com/ chandigarhclimatemeet2019@gmail.com. The last date for registration for the conference is also March 10, 2024. On the spot registrations (10% extra) will only be available in case the delegates send formal requests. For details please visit the conference website and http://chandigarh-climate-meet-2019.site123.me/ and CRRID website (http://www.crrid.res.in/ in Upcoming Events) to see the updated details of the conference. The selected papers may be published in edited book form with ISBN number. The abstracts of the papers should include the following information: 1. The title of the Paper 2. The name, affiliation, mailing address and e-mail address(es) of the proposer(s) 3. A description of the Paper (not exceeding 500 words) |
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The authors and session chairs will have to register for the Conference. The pre conference workshop applicants will have to register for both the events. There will be a registration fee for taking care of food, accommodation, local travel and kits. The registered delegates will be supplied with the conference program and other literature in a kit on their arrival at the conference site. In addition, we plan to arrange information desks, manned by students and staff. CRRID plans to utilize its student volunteers, researchers and volunteers from other institutions for local arrangements. The registration fees should be deposited before March 10, 2024. On the spot registrations (10% extra fee) may be allowed with a prior request by the delegates.
REGISTRATION FEE FOR CONFERENCE # (fee for workshop extra):
Sl No | Category of Participants / delegates | Category A* Countries | Category B* Countries | Category C* Countries |
1. | Delegates (Teachers, Researchers, Practitioners, NGOs, Govt. Officials, Policy Makers etc) | 300 USD/ (F) Rs 21000 (I) | 200 USD/(F) Rs 14000 | 100 USD/(F) Rs 7000 |
2. | Students (on the production of Identity card) | 150 USD/(F) Rs 10500 (I) | 100 USD/(F) Rs 7000 (I) | 50 USD/(F) Rs 4000 (I) |
3. | Industry (extra charges for exhibition of products/ technology) | 400 USD/(F) Rs 28000 (I) | 300 USD/(F) Rs 21000 (I) | 200 USD/(F) Rs 14000 (I) |
F=Foreign delegates and I=Indian delegates
Important: # Registration fee includes access to all sessions, welcome reception, souvenir, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, tea/coffee breaks and accommodation during the conference.
* Categories of countries based on World Bank classification: Category A: High income. Category B: Upper middle income. Category C: Low and lower middle income
(Source: http://www.isa-sociology.org/en/about-isa/membership/table-of-economies-by-category/).
Bank details for payments: The payment of registration fee can be made online in case of foreign delegates by using SWIFT Code and through Local Cheque /Pay Order/ Demand Draft favoring CRRID, Chandigarh 160019, India or online in case of Indian delegates (Name of the Bank: State Bank of India; Branch Code: 3246; Account Number: 55049348238; IFSC Code: SBIN0003246; SWIFT Code: SBININBBP141).
Ragistration Form
Please click here (Download) to download the form and send the same to the Conference Coordinator at mkteotia@gmail.com/ chandigarhclimatemeet2019@gmail.com
Travel Grants
Some selected paper givers may be provided full or partial travel grant depending upon availability of the funds. The committee will allocate the grants based on the need, qualification, quality of papers and the nationality of the candidates (based on the World Bank development indicators). The grants will be paid only to those selected authors who submit their original and unpublished research papers within stipulated time. The application for grant should be made with the full paper and with a half page statement of motivation/interest. In addition, some of the invited speakers will be paid economy airfare and board and lodging facilities at the guest house of CRRID, Panjab University or the Hotel.
CONFERENCE PATRONS/ STEERING COMMITTEE
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
i. International Advisory Committee
ii. National Advisory Committee
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE SUPPORT UNIT- STUDENTS AND STAFF (with Coordinators)
Ph.D. Students of Sociology @CRRID
Sponsorship Form
Main Sponsorship
Category | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Fees (Rupees) | 5,00,000/- | 3,00, 000/- | 2,00,000/- | 1,00,000/- |
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Name of the Company/ Organization/Ministry: ________________________________________________
Contact Person: (Authorized to receive all correspondence regarding the conference)
Prefix: _____________ First Name: _____________________________ Last Name:_______________________
Designation: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Country: ____________________________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: ______________
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MAIN SPONSORSHIP
3rd Chandigarh Climate Meet 2024 International conference brings a lots of opportunities to be a part of this event and highlight your program/ product/ institution in front of eminent people from urban academia and industry. There are various levels of sponsorships for the Conference and recognition will be given to each sponsor at the social and business events, in pre-Conference marketing materials, conference website and related activities.
Platinum Sponsorship (INR 5, 00,000)
Recognition in all Press Releases
Organisation’s logo and link on the Conference Website
Acknowledgment during the Inaugural Ceremony
Color advertisement of the sponsor/ product in the front pages of the Conference Souvenir
Organization’s brochure and demo CD to be included in Conference kit
Organization’s name and logo printed on the Conference Proceedings, Posters and Signage
Five Complimentary registrations
Two Exhibit spaces for a technical session
Gold Sponsorship (INR 300,000)
Recognition in all Press Releases
Organization’s logo and link on the Conference Website
Acknowledgment during the Inaugural Ceremony
Color advertisement of the sponsor/ product in the front pages of the Conference Souvenir
Organization’s name and logo printed on the Conference Proceedings, Posters and Signage
Three Complimentary registrations
One Exhibit space
Silver Sponsorship (INR 200,000)
Organisation’s logo and link on the Conference Website
Acknowledgment during the Inaugural Ceremony
Color advertisement of the sponsor/ product in the front pages of the Conference Souvenir
Organisation’s name and logo printed on the Conference Proceedings, Posters and Signage
Two Complimentary registrations
One Exhibit space
Bronze Sponsorship (INR 100,000)
Organisation’s logo and link on the Conference Website
Color advertisement of the sponsor/ product in the front pages of the Conference Souvenir
Organisation’s name and logo printed on the Conference Proceedings, Posters and Signage
Display of Organisation’s Banner within the Lunch Area
One Complimentary registration
Other Supporting Sponsorship (please tick):
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
CONFERENCE KIT SPONSORSHIP INR. 125,000
Benefit: Sponsor's Logo along with Organizer's Logo will be put on the bags, Organisation’s name and logo printed on the Conference Proceedings, Posters and Signage, One Complimentary registration
BANNERS & POSTERS / EXHIBITION STALLS SPONSORSHIP INR 50,000
Benefit: Sponsor's Logo on the Conference Banner & Poster to be put at the Conference Venue for full conference time/days/ Exhibition stall size (2m x 2m)
Lunch sponsorship INR 35000 per day
Benefit: Sponsor's Banner to be put at the Lunch Venue and Sponsor’s name to be mentioned in the invitation cards
Dinner sponsorship INR 40000 per day
Benefit: Sponsor's Banner to be put at the Dinner Venue and Sponsor’s name to be mentioned in the invitation cards
Advertisements in Conference Souvenir/ Book of Abstracts
Particulars | RATE (INR.)* |
Back Cover Page | 20,000=00 |
Inner Front Pages (Front or Back) | 15,000=00 |
Full Page | 7,500=00 |
Half Page | 5,000=00 |
*international sponsors are requested to convert INR into USD
Note: For colored advertisements, art work in CD with printout of the same should be provided by the advertiser.
Payment Details
The Local Cheque / Pay Order / Demand Draft favoring CRRID, Chandigarh, India Payable at "Chandigarh, India" or money can be transferred on-line in the account of the Director General, CRRID, Chandigarh as mentioned below.
Sponsorship Category ________________ Amount ____________ Cheque/ DD/ Pay Order No.___________
Date___/___/__________ Drawn on (Bank) __________________________________ Branch _______________
The Local Cheque /Pay Order/ Demand Draft favoring CRRID, Chandigarh (pl see bank details below)
Date: ___________________ Signature: ___________________
Detail of Bank Account
Name of the Bank | State Bank of India |
Name of the Account Holder | Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Plot 2-A, Sector 19-A, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh-160019 India |
Branch Code | 3246 |
Account Number | 55049348238 |
IFSC Code | SBIN0003246 |
SWIFT Code | SBININBBP141 |
Looking forward for your positive response.
Yours Truly
(Manoj Kumar Teotia)
Conference Coordinator/Organizing Secretary
CRRID, 2A, Sector 19A, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 160019 India
Telefax: +91172-2725406/2725215; Mobile: +91-8283825534
Email:mkteotia@gmail.com/ chandigarhclimatemeet2019@gmail.com/
Website: http://chandigarh-climate-meet-2019.site123.me/
Organisers plan to facilitate some field trips to the new and planned city of Chandigarh for the interested participants. They can take a heritage walk/tour of their choice or Capitol Complex (Assembly Hall, Punjab and Haryana High Court etc). They may also take the travel and sightseeing tours in “Hope and Top” buses of Chandigarh Administration. Those participants who are interested in trips outside Chandigarh to places such as Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, Shimla, Kasauli, Delhi, Amritsar, Manali etc. may plan their trips through travel agents organised by the committee. Places of attractions in Chandigarh: https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attractions-g297596-ActivitiesChandigarh.html.
THE PROPOSED VENUE
CRRID, Chandigarh enjoys a well developed academic and physical infrastructure in terms of a spacious and pleasant built environment, Wi-Fi enabled state of the art cyber and computational facilities, a well equipped central library, archives, numerous faculties constituted by research departments. It has been host to innumerable seminars, international conferences and international events and the conference participants will be welcome to utilize its resources.
LOGISTICS
Chandigarh city is situated near the picturesque foothills of Shivalik range of Himalaya and is a planned city of the country. It is very well connected to the national capital Delhi. The city has invited commendable scholarship from researchers, policymakers, civil society activists, architects, and planners from all across the globe. As a city, we plan to organise a special panel on Chandigarh to create and accelerate an interest in urban studies amongst researchers. The city has adequate stay facilities of various categories and variety of food. The tri-cities of Chandigarh-Panchkula and Mohali (SAS Nagar) provide ample opportunities for stay, food and cultural activities.
Connectivity: Chandigarh is well connected by rail & road (about 4-5 hours journey from Delhi), and air (about half an hour from Delhi). The Chandigarh International Airport has flights from Dubai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Pune, Srinagar, Jammu etc. All major domestic airlines are connected to Chandigarh which in turn is connected to other international airports in Delhi (about half an hour journey) and Mumbai (about two and half hour journey).
Transport: Chandigarh provides a wide range of means and modes of public and private transport ranging from local buses, radio taxis, cabs and auto rickshaws at affordable prices. It has a wide intra and inter-city transport network that makes it conveniently accessible.
Accommodation: There are multiple options available for accommodation around the proposed venue, CRRID. These range from deluxe five and four star luxury hotels, middle range hotels and guest houses, economical tourist lodges to bed and breakfast. For those looking for cheaper accommodation, there are University Guest Houses, UT Guest House, Himachal Bhawan, Panchayat Bhawan, Youth Hostel etc. In addition limited rooms are also available at affordable rates at CRRID guest house.
Food: The Organising Committee would arrange for a working lunch, two tea/coffee breaks with snacks and dinner for all the participants, on all the three days of the conference. In addition, welcome and valedictory dinners will be hosted by the organizers.