The Department of Economics & Politics at Visva-Bharati, a Central University and an Institution of National Importance located in Santiniketan, West Bengal, has announced its 41st Annual International Conference on Frontiers of Economic Development. The conference will be held in a hybrid mode, both offline and online participation allowed, during 19th to 20th January 2027.
This academic event invites scholars, faculty members, and researchers from all economics-related fields to submit full papers (up to 8000 words including tables, figures, and references) along with abstracts of about 200 words. The submissions must include institutional affiliation(s) and contact information of the authors.
Important Dates
- Last date for paper submission: 20 December 2026
- Communication regarding selected papers: 29 December 2026
- Deadline for registration: 7 January 2027
- Conference dates: 19 and 20 January 2027
Registration Fees and Participation
The registration fee is structured as follows:
- Rs. 1000 for scholars without scholarship
- Rs. 1500 for scholars with scholarship
- Rs. 2000 for faculty members and others
- US$ 50 for foreign participants
Note that no travel or accommodation support will be provided by the organizers.
NIRF 151-200Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West BengalAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1921View details
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NIRF #5 (2025)University of DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE MainEst. 1922View details
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NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916View details
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NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920View details
NIRF #14 (2025)Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture UniversityPusa, Samastipur, BiharAdmission: CUET UG (through ICAR UG counselling), ICAR AIEEA PG, GAT-BEst. 1905 · 2063 acresView detailsUOHNAAC A++
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974View details
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NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View detailsCUPNAAC A
NIRF #77 (2025)Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009View detailsConference Themes
The conference will explore emerging debates and contemporary challenges in economic development, with a focus on India and the Global South. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Banking, Finance, and Investment
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Inclusive Growth, Development, and SDGs
- Tourism, Infrastructure, and Local Livelihood
- International Trade and Global Value Chains
- Labour Markets and the Future of Work
- Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Development Finance and Macroeconomic Policy
- Urbanization and Regional Development
Distinguished Speakers
- Prof. Kajal Lahiri, University at Albany, SUNY, USA
- Prof. Parantap Basu, Durham University Business School, UK
- Prof. Indrajit Ray, Cardiff Business School, UK
About Visva-Bharati
Founded in 1921 by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Visva-Bharati was declared a Central University and Institution of National Importance by an Act of Parliament in 1951. The university fosters interdisciplinary learning, intellectual exchange, and global engagement, providing a fitting environment for dialogue on development challenges.
Location and Access
The conference will be held at the Department of Economics & Politics, Vidya Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Santiniketan. The closest airports are Durgapur Airport (70 km, approximately 1.5 hours by road) and Kolkata Airport (164 km, roughly 4 hours by road).
Contact Information
For further details, interested parties may contact the conference organizers via email at ecopolarml@visva-bharati.ac.in.
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