About the Conference

The state of Jharkhand is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its formation—a significant milestone to reflect on its journey of development and to chart a vision for the future. To mark this occasion, an International Conference “Towards a Prosperous Jharkhand: Vision and Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Development” is being organized from 11-13 December 2025 in Ranchi. The Conference is being organised by the Institute for Human Development – Eastern Regional Centre (IHD-ERC), Ranchi, in collaboration with the Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration (SKIPA), Government of Jharkhand. The Conference will host around 250 participants, including scholars, policymakers, industry representatives, development professionals, and civil society members. The Conference adopts a twofold objective of (i) critically evaluating the status and challenges in human and economic development and (ii) deliberating on the vision and devising strategies for a flourishing future. The conference will serve as a dynamic platform for various stakeholders to evaluate Jharkhand's progress and develop forward-looking strategies for the state's sustainable and inclusive development.
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  • Accelerating Economic Growth and Human Development
  • Diversifying Agriculture and Enhancing Income from NTFPs
  • Promoting Inclusive Urbanisation and Modern Infrastructure
  • Reducing Regional and Social Inequities
  • Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Quality Employment
  • Improving Education Quality, Expanding Digital Learning, and Access to Higher Education
  • Strengthening Health Systems
  • Enhancing Food Security and Nutrition, Especially for Women and Children
  • Strengthening Livelihoods and Social Protection Programmes
  • Enriching the Cultural and Literary Heritage of Local and Tribal Communities
  • Empowering Tribal Communities as Active Partners in Development
  • Addressing Climate Change and Promoting Green and Resilient Development
  • Mobilising and Managing Resources for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
  • Strengthening Social Programmes and Ensuring Participatory Development

 

Researchers, professionals, and experts from around the world working on issues related to Jharkhand are invited to contribute papers for the upcoming Conference. While selected scholars and experts will be invited as resource persons, a broader group of researchers, academics, and stakeholders are encouraged to contribute and participate.

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Shri Rakesh Ranjan, IPS (Retd.),
Senior Fellow, IHD
(Former Adviser and Senior
Consultant, NITI Aayog)
Shri Kumar Rana
Director
IHD Eastern Regional Centre
Ranchi
Dr. Bhim Reddy
Senior Fellow, IHD, New Delhi &
Lead, IHD-UNICEF
Behavioural Insights Unit - Jharkhand

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