School of Economics
( UGC-SAP Supported Department)
Devi Ahilya University, Indore
ORGANIZES
A Two Day XXIV Annual Conference of
Madhya Pradesh Economic Association
&
A National Seminar on
“Trade & Development”
7-8 February, 2014
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School of Economics
Devi Ahilya University, Indore-452001
Takshshila campus, Khandwa Road
Tel. No. 0731-2360187, 2363088 (fax)
Website: http://www.soedavv.ac.in
Annual Conferences of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association
7-8 February, 2014
Dear Sir / Madam,
It is a great privilege to acknowledge you that the 24th Annual Conferences of the Madhya
Pradesh Economic Association (MPEA) along with a National Seminar would be held on 7-8
February 2014 at the School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
It will provide a platform to all distinguished faculty, MPEA members, researchers, participants
and eminent scholars, of their presentation, publication, discussion & intellectual views on the
following two themes. The publication of the journal aims at identifying and suggesting potential
solution to the problems encountered in the process of development of Madhya Pradesh as well
as India.The topics of discussion in the 24th conference are1. Contemporary Demographic Structure of India and its Economic Impact.
2. Infrastructure and Economic Development of Madhya Pradesh.
Their brief description is as under:
I. Contemporary Demographic Structure of India and its Economic Impact
India is experiencing a historic moment in terms of its demographic profile. While the rest of
the world is ageing, India is getting younger with every passing day. This is happening as India
is in that golden stage where its mortality rate has reduced significantly primarily due to
increased modern medical amenities while its birth rate has not come down.This has resulted in
an increased demographic-dividend for the economy. Demographic-dividend implies a
significant ‘bulge’ in the working age group of the population. It has been widely speculated that
this will provide acceleration to the growth momentum of the economy.
However, this
optimistic picture disguises associated challenges of realizing these cherished projections. There
are also concerns about the scenario of subsequent ageing of the ‘young India’ in future. We aim
to discuss both opportunities and challenges related to this historic demographic transition
comprehensively as well as in a case study manner. With these perspectives in mind, research
papers are sought on the following themes for discussion in the conference.
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Demographic dividend and Indian Economy.
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Increased Aged Population and its economic implications.
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Study of Gender balance in Young India.
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Education, Employment, Health, Sanitation and Security in India with changing
demographic attributes.
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Socio-economic implications of changing demographic structure of India.
II.
Infrastructure and Economic Development of Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh has been emerging a key player in defining and sustaining the growth
momentum of the Indian economy as a whole. One of the major deficiencies experienced in
the growth momentum in the State is the infrastructural deficit, which needs to be very
strategically addressed. The positive relationship between infrastructure and economic
growth as well as development is well-known, and requires little further elaboration. Basic
infrastructure such as electrification plays a similar role, apart from changing the quality of
life in general. We would like to briefly examine the interrelationship between infrastructure
and economic development, and also between infrastructure and poverty reduction for the
state of Madhya Pradesh in particular. Hence research papers may be developed keeping the
above mentioned view point. Following themes may also be taken help of for writing them.
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Basic infrastructural development and improvement of socio-economic indicators in
Madhya Pradesh.
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Issues of Local Entrepreneurship and their positive spill-over effects in Madhya
Pradesh.
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Economic Reforms in context of Development infrastructure in the state of MadhyaPradesh.
We request you to kindly contribute a research paper on any of these themes. Research papers
and articles (not exceeding 3000 words in Hindi or English) accompanied with an abstract in
250 words are invited on the above topics. The papers must be written in Microsoft Word 2003
using Times New Roman (12) font for English and KrutiDev 30 font for Hindi papers and
abstracts. The research paper and abstract along with the confirmation of registration should
reach the Organizing Secretary latest by 15 January, 2014. The papers and/or abstracts will be
published in the journal only after the recommendation of the editorial board. The papers should
be submitted to the Prof. Kanhaiya Ahuja, Managing editor of MPEA Journal by email
[email protected]. The papers for the conference may also be emailed
to
[email protected] and [email protected]. The authors who have already sent
their papers in the month of February-March 2013 for Sagar Conference are requested to
resend the same for our convenience. The editor board reserves the right to edit research papers
to conform with the themes of this conference.
National Seminar on Trade and Development
The School of Economics, a university teaching department of Devi Ahilya University,
Indore, is also organizing a two days National Seminar on “Trade and Development” during
this period under UGC- SAP at DRS-II level. How trade affects development? Trade has the
capacity to foster economic growth through a variety of factors work in tandem for achieving
this goal. This seminar is aimed to explore the linkages between trade and development in
today’s competitive domestic and global scenario.
Textbook economic theories generally support trade and foreign direct investments as
harbingers of efficiency benefits and as promoters of international division of labour. This
further leads to dissemination of technological knowledge and thereby aids in the process of
economic growth and eradication of poverty. Thus trade is being visualized as an engine of
growth and development. But, theories often fail to offer precise guidance that is decisive when
it comes to policy-making in a scenario ridden with protectionism, terms of trade distortion and
increasing regionalization of trade. This, in turn, leads to emergence of alternative views on
effects of trade on development and the debate over the preferred course of action begins.
This seminar under UGC-SAP of the department, aims to enhance understanding on both
theoretical and practical aspects of the interrelationship between trade and development and its
sustainability. An allied objective is to empirically investigate trade and development linkages
with broader issues of environment, migration, human-rights, sustainability, technology, poverty,
equity as well as democracy. The following themes may be considered for contribution of papers
in the seminar
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Relation between Trade Liberalisation and Growth Process
Trade Liberalisation and Poverty Alleviation
Trade Agriculture and environment
Trade, Investment and Transfer of Technology
Trade Issues : Special and Differential Treatment
Trade in services and economic development.
Papers are invited from academicians and subject experts on the above theme for
discussion in the seminar and later on for publication in a book. You can send your papers to
Prof.
Kanhaiya
Ahuja,
seminar
convener
&
organizing
Secretary
by
e-mail:
[email protected] latest by 15 January, 2014. The authors of the selected paper would
be invited to participate and present their papers in the seminar. The institute will reimburse
maximum up to AC III on submission of ticket to any one author of the accepted research paper
for the National Seminar. For details, login to: http://www.soedavv.ac.in
Registration
The registration fee is Rs. 500, which is a single common payment for both, Conference and
Seminar and should be paid in cash or Bank Draft in favour of “ Head, School of Economics,
DAVV” payable at Indore. Completed registration form along with registration fee ( Bank draft
of Rs. 500) should be sent to the Local Organizing Secretary “Prof. Kanhaiya Ahuja, School of
Economics, Takshshila Campus, Khandwa Road, Devi Ahilya University, Indore-452001,
Madhya Pradesh”.The registration fee covers conference kit, two day proceedings,
accommodation ( pre confirmed only) and local hospitality. The accommodation will be
provided to those outstation participants on first come first basis whose registration fee is
received on or before 15 January, 2014.
About School of Economics
The School of Economics, a teaching department of Devi Ahilya University, Indore. The School
of Economics is positioned as the only institute in Central India providing professional courses
with perfect blend of economics & management. Proving its versatility and the motive to
develop a scheme of integral education compatible with the contemporary needs, the School of
Economics runs conventional and professional programmes viz. M.A., M.Phil., PhD., MBA
(International Business), MBA (Business Economics) and MBA (Financial Services).
Triumphant efforts in the field of research have bestowed us with immense recognition. On the
basis of our robust Capacity Building and outstanding completion of first phase, the University
Grants Commission (UGC) has extended financial support under its Special Assistance
Programme (SAP) at Departmental Research Support Phase – II for a period of five years
from April, 2009. The themes of the Programme are: Globalization, Trade and Natural Resource
Management and
Regional Development and Environmental Issues. University Grants
Commission (UGC) has also allowed us to establish the two research centres namely, Centre for
Natural Resource Management and Centre for Tribal Women Studies in the department under
XI Plan Special Development Grants: The department is currently working on two research
projects sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi:
We are also fortunate that the State Planning Commission has created a Chair on "Decentralized
Planning and Micro-Economic Governance" in the department for research extension and
training for regional development. We are fortunate to be felicitated by distinguished national
agencies in the form of numerous research projects namely Department of consumer affairs,
Forward markets commission (Mumbai), State Planning Commission, Madhya Pradesh, and
Development Foundation, Indore
Organising Committee
Prof. D.P.Singh
Vice Chancellor
DAVV, Indore
Prof. Ganesh Kawadia
Head
School of Economics, DAVV,Indore
Dr. R.D. Musalgaonkar
Registrar
DAVV, Indore
Prof. Kanhaiya Ahuja
Convener & Organising Secretary
School of Economics, DAVV
Members:
Prof. Gyan Prakash, Dr. Sakharam Mujalde, Dr. Vishakha Kutumbale, Dr. Akanksha Singhi,
Dr. Vasim Khan, Ms. Ekta Rokde, Ms. Vidya Telang, Ms. Rachna Jain, Ms. Sonael Sharma,
Ms. Parul Kanchan, Mr. Dinesh Bargale, Mr. Mohitash Nagotra,
FROM
Dr. Ganesh Kawadia
Prof. & Head,
School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore-452001
Email: [email protected]
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNICATION
Prof. Kanhaiya Ahuja
Convener & Organising Secretary
School of Economics,
Takshashila Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore - 452001
Devi Ahilya University, Indore.
Tele: (0731) 2904329, 2361087, 2363088 (fax)
Mobile: +919926020907
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XXIV Annual Conference of MPEA
&
National Seminar on “Trade & Development”
7-8 February, 2014
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