Subject: Call for Papers | International Conference on Viksit Bharat @2047 | 17–18 September 2026, RNSIT Bengaluru
Dear Sir / Madam,
Greetings from the Department of MBA, RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
We are pleased to invite original research contributions to the International Conference on "Viksit Bharat @2047: Strategies for a Developed, Inclusive & Sustainable Future," to be held on 17 & 18 September 2026 at RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
We request you to kindly circulate this Call for Papers among faculty members, research scholars, and students of your esteemed institution.
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
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As India approaches the centenary of its independence, the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 sets out a national aspiration of historic scale: to become a fully developed nation by 2047. That ambition is not defined by economic growth alone — it is anchored equally in building an inclusive society and securing a sustainable future.
The path to 2047 cannot be a linear extension of the past; it requires a strategic pivot built on interdisciplinary research, disruptive innovation, and agile policy-making. This conference brings together researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners from every sector to discuss, debate, and formulate actionable strategies for a developed, inclusive, and sustainable India.
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CONFERENCE TRACKS / SUB-THEMES
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Track 1 — Economic Development and Global Competitiveness
Atmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliant economies; startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurship ecosystems; digital economy, fintech and inclusive growth; trade, investment and India's role in global supply chains; smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
Track 2 — Innovation, Technology and Digital India
AI, IoT and emerging technologies for national growth; cybersecurity, data ethics, digital rights and digital sovereignty; smart governance and e-governance; research, innovation and the patent ecosystem.
Track 3 — Sustainability, Climate Action and Resilience
Renewable energy and green technologies; water, waste and resource management; sustainable agriculture and rural development; circular economy; disaster preparedness; urban resilience and climate adaptation.
Track 4 — Culture, Heritage, and Indian Knowledge Systems
Cultural preservation in a modern nation; tourism, heritage management and soft power; indigenous knowledge, Ayurveda and traditional wisdom; language diversity and national integration; media, arts and storytelling in nation-building.
Track 5 — Education, Skill Development, Human Capital and Social Transformation
Education and skilling for the future workforce; health and well-being; gender equality and empowerment of marginalised groups; youth as drivers of development.
Track 6 — Global Partnerships and Geopolitical Strategy
India's role in global peace and security; multilateral cooperation and strategic alliances; South-South cooperation and Global South leadership; science diplomacy and international research collaboration.
Track 7 — Governance, Public Policy, and Global Leadership
Digital governance and participatory democracy; institutional reforms and ease of doing business; federalism, decentralisation and grassroots development; Viksit Bharat through the lens of the SDGs.
Papers on allied themes relevant to the conference are also welcome.
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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• Papers must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere
• Abstract: maximum 300 words, with 4–5 keywords
• Full paper: 4,000–6,000 words in APA or Harvard referencing style
• Format: MS Word, Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing
• All figures at 300 DPI; tables to be submitted in Excel
• Maximum 5 authors per paper; each author must register individually
• All submissions are subject to peer review and plagiarism screening
Submit an abstract: https://forms.gle/VC5w8dkxftujANxq9
Register & submit full paper: https://forms.gle/mnjeEqRzXprKXgip6
Best Paper Awards will be presented at the conference.
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PUBLICATION
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All accepted and presented papers will be published in the official peer-reviewed conference proceedings by EuroMid Press, subject to successful peer review, author registration, presentation at the conference, and compliance with the publisher's formatting and ethical requirements. The proceedings will be made available through the publisher's digital publishing platform, and each published paper will receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent accessibility, discoverability, and citation.
To maintain the highest academic standards, all submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by experts in the relevant disciplines. Every accepted manuscript will also be screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with international publication ethics.
In addition, selected papers of exceptional quality and originality will be considered for publication in a Springer Nature book.
Only papers that satisfy the conference's academic, ethical, and formatting requirements and are presented during the conference will be included in the official conference proceedings.
A note on indexing: Following publication, the conference proceedings will be submitted to Scopus for evaluation and possible indexing. While every effort will be made to meet the quality and technical requirements for inclusion, indexing decisions are made solely by Scopus and its independent Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB). Therefore, publication in the conference proceedings does not guarantee Scopus indexing.
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Abstract submission : 10 July 2026
Acceptance notification : Rolling basiS
Registration closes : 15 September 2026
Conference : 17 & 18 September 2026
Abstracts are reviewed and acceptance notifications issued on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Inaugural Session : Thursday, 17 September 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Valedictory Session: Friday, 18 September 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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REGISTRATION FEES (per participant, inclusive of GST)
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Category Early Bird Regular
(till 7 Sept) (from 8 Sept)
Students, Research Scholars & Startups Rs. 1,000 Rs. 1,200
Academia Rs. 1,200 Rs. 1,500
Industry Delegates, VCs, Incubators & Practitioners Rs. 2,000 Rs. 2,500
Additional Author Registration Rs. 1,000 Rs. 1,200
International Delegates USD 50 USD 60
International Students USD 30 USD 40
Publication charges apply as per the standard guidelines of the respective publishers.
Registration includes: conference kit, lunch, high tea, certificates, paper presentation, and entry to all sessions.
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WE ALSO INVITE
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• Academic institutions, universities and think tanks to join us as co-hosts
• Corporations, PSUs and organisations to join us as sponsors
• Startups, NGOs and social enterprises to set up stalls and exhibit their solutions
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FOR QUERIES
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Dr. Rakesh Nagaraj — rakesh.n@rnsit.ac.in | +91 78297 68913
Dr. Deepak Kumar D — deepakkumar.d@rnsit.ac.in | +91 95383 21088
General enquiries: icvb@rnsit.ac.in | Ph: (080) 28611880/1
Website: www.rnsitmba.ac.in
We look forward to your valuable participation.
Warm regards,
Dr. U Bhojanna
Conference Chair, ICVB @2047
Dean – PG Studies
Department of MBA
RNS Institute of Technology
Channasandra, Dr. Vishnuvardhana Road, RR Nagar Post, Bengaluru – 560098
(Brochure attached. Kindly circulate among interested faculty, research scholars, and students.)