Warangal - Kakatiya University, Warangal, is set to host a Two-Day National Conference on “Integrating SDGs for Viksit Bharat @2047: Achievements & Pathways” on 26–27 February 2026 at the University Auditorium. The conference coincides with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the University (1976–2026), marking 50 years of excellence in higher education, research, and social sciences.
The conference aims to review India’s achievements on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2015 to 2030, using tools such as the SDGs India Index and state-level indicators. It will also focus on developing integrated strategies for SDG localization aligned with national missions up to 2047. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary contributions from social sciences and literature in shaping inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development narratives.
Key objectives include fostering academia–policy linkages, promoting interdisciplinary research, building research and policy consortia, and inspiring youth participation in region-specific and national innovation dialogues. The conference will cover the thematic framework of the 5Ps—People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships, with sub-themes ranging from poverty eradication, education, gender equality, climate action, biodiversity, clean energy, innovation, governance, social justice, and global partnerships.
The event will feature plenary sessions thematic panels, keynote lectures, breakout discussions, poster presentation and cultural performances linked to SDGs. More than 500 delegates, 250+ research papers and 250+ poster presentations are expected to participate.
Important Dates:
Last Date for Abstract Submission: 27 January 2026
Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 15 February 2026
Last Date for Registration: 15 February 2026
Registration Fee:
Students: ₹600
Research Scholars: ₹800
Faculty: ₹1000
Conference Venue:
University Auditorium,
Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana.
Advisory Committee:
Prof. K. Pratap Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya University
Prof. V. Ramchandram, Registrar, Kakatiya University
Prof. B. Suresh Lal, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences & Arts
Prof. T. Manohar, Principal, University College, KU
Expected Outcomes:
Release of Kakatiya Golden Jubilee SDG Roadmap @2047
Establishment of Kakatiya SDG Network and policy consortium
Capacity-building workshops on SDG indicators and implementation
Documentation of best practices and case studies for SDG localization.
Thr organizers have invited faculty members, researchers, students, policymakers and practitioners from across the country to participate and contribute to discussions on sustainable development and India’s long-term growth vision.
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