Pratapgarh - Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalaya (KMM), affiliated to Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, is set to organise a two-day International Conference on 24 and 25 February 2026 at its campus in Subhash Nagar, Kunda, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The conference is themed “Advancing Higher Education in Rural India Through Global Insights” and is being organised in association with the StudentNest Foundation, USA.
A Pre-Conference Seminar will be held on 24 January 2026 on the theme “Higher Education & Women Empowerment”. The seminar will set the tone for the main conference by highlighting the role of education in empowering women, especially in rural and socially disadvantaged regions.
The conference will be graced by Rita Singh, Principal, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, as the Chief Guest. The Keynote Address will be delivered by Dhananjay V. Gadre, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, **Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi.
Last date of Registration is February 10, 2026.
Conference Schedule Highlights:
Day 1 – 24 February 2026
08:30 AM – 09:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast
09:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Inaugural Session
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM: Lunch
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM: International Keynote Session
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM: Tea Break
03:15 PM – 04:30 PM: Plenary Talk
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Open Interaction with International Delegates, Students & Faculty
05:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Mangarh Visit
Day 2 – 25 February 2026
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Breakfast
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Technical Sessions
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Tea Break
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM: Valedictory Session
12:45 PM onwards: Lunch
The conference aims to explore global best practices, promote academic collaboration, and encourage policy dialogue to strengthen higher education in rural India. Special emphasis will be placed on women’s education, inclusive growth, innovation in teaching-learning practices, and international academic cooperation.
Participants will also be introduced to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the region through post-conference visits to Kripalu Dham, Mangarh; Shringverpur; Sangam, Prayagraj; Ayodhya; Varanasi; and Chitrakoot.
For further details and registration, interested participants may contact the organising committee at kmm.conferences@gmail.com or visit www.kripalumahilamahavidyalaya.edu.in.
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