By Shishir Prashant 
IASSI conference to begin from Oct 10 in Doon varsity
By Prof Harsh Dobhal
Doon University is set to host the prestigious 24th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) from October 10 to October 12.
The three-day national event will facilitate a crucial dialogue between India’s leading social scientists, researchers, and policymakers, focusing on sustainable development, climate resilience, and livelihood security, with a special emphasis on the unique challenges of the Himalayan region.
Announcing the conference, Doon University Vice Chancellor Professor Surekha Dangwal highlighted the significant participation: “Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami will deliver the inaugural address, marking a historic gathering of leading social science scholars and policymakers from across the country.”
Professor Dangwal stated that the high-level participation “is reflective of the state government’s keen interest in integrating academic research with actionable policy, particularly on matters of environmental concerns, sustainable development, and livelihood issues.”
The Valedictory Session on October 12 will be addressed by Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh, who will be the Chairperson of the session. “We are extremely grateful to Hon’ble Governor and Hon’ble Chief Minister for giving their consent to address the conference, as this will underscore the importance of social science insights in shaping the future development trajectory of Uttarakhand,” said Professor R P Mamgain, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Conference Organising Secretary. Professor Mamgain further stated that eminent among those making deliberations in the conference include Member of NITI Aayog, Ramesh Chand, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University and Chairman of IASSI, Professor Sachin Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, S Mahendra Dev and other leading luminaries from different branches of of social sciences, governance and policy makers.
Hosted by the Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences, Doon University, the conference will feature intensive discussions across several highly relevant themes such as Climate Change and Environmental Challenges, Urbanisation and Sustainable Development, Enhancing Livelihoods and Promoting Well-being, Technology, Culture, and Development, Climate-Induced Vulnerabilities for Sustainable Livelihood, Green Pathways for Hill Towns and Integrating Waste Management and Climate Resilient Urban Planning in Uttarakhand
As a federation of academic institutions, the IASSI, which also publishes the peer-reviewed IASSI Quarterly, is dedicated to advancing social science education and research. The conference is a vital platform for creating a symbiotic relationship between academic knowledge and real-world policy, promising to deliver critical recommendations for sustainable growth in the face of escalating global and regional challenges.
Event Details and Media Invitation
Media is cordially invited to cover the Inaugural, Valedictory and other technical sessions.
• What: 24th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI)
• When: October 10 – October 12
• Where: Nityanand Centre, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
For more details please contact Professor Harsh Dobhal (9818569021)