International Conference

AddressG.H. Raisoni Institute of Business Management, Jalgaon

Gat No 57/1, Shirsoli Road, at post Mohadi, Jalgaon-425001 Phone: 0257-2264881/82/83/84

Fax: 0257-2264885, Website: www.raisoni.net

Organized byG.H. Raisoni Institute of Business Management, Jalgaon(Affiliated to North Maharashtra University, approved by AICTE, Recognised by DTE, Govt. of Maharashtra)

Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Through Rural Transformation

Chief Patrons

Mrs. Shobha S. RaisoniSecretary

Shri. Pritam RaisoniExecutive Director

Shri. Avinash RaisoniVice-Chairman

Shri. Sunil RaisoniChairman

Conveners

Mr. Makarand Wath 8390677028

Mr. Anil Sharma8390071667

Mr. Rafik Shaikh9823337862

Prof. P.R. Chaudhari Patron

AIMS International - North Maharashtra ChapterDean, Commerce & Management,

Management Council Member,NMU

Co- CHAIRS

Contact DetailsAll the correspondence related to the seminar

including communication of the papers may be

sent to the convener. For further inquiries,

please contact :

mgmtconference2015@raisoni.net

Organizing CommitteeMr. Deepak Sharma

Mrs.Sweta Phegade

Mrs. Shama Potnis

Ms. Yogita Patil

Ms. Dakshata Gadiya

Mrs. Deepali Kirange

Ms. Gazal Gupta

Ms. Kavita Patil

Mr. Tanmay Bhale

Mrs. Tejal Oza

Mr. Rafik Shaikh

Mr. Rajkumar Kankariya

Mr. Prashant Deshmukh

Mrs.Kalyani Neve

Ms. Vrushali Mahajan

Prof. Preeti AgrawalDirector, GHRIBM Jalgaon

Email: preeti.agrwal@raisoni.net

Conference Chair

th st30 & 31 January 2015

AIMS International - North Maharashtra Chapter&

www.raisoni.net

Dr. Omprakash K. Gupta Prof. Shivprakash Agrawal President - AIMS International

University of Houston - Downtown, Texas, USABabaria Institute of Technology, India

Format of the Research Paper

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Length Maximum 2500 words (Not more than 8 pages )

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Font 12 Point Size, Times New Roman

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About Conference

Global consultations on the post-2015 development agenda show great convergence of ambitions. Women and men

from all walks of life want a world where extreme poverty has disappeared, everyone is well fed, all children have

access to quality education, economies aredynamic and the benefits from growth are equitably shared, decent jobs

are available toeveryone, natural resources are used sustainably and temperature increases from climate changeare

manageable.

As an extended angle of the above paragraph, the role of the urban and regional planning profession in India needs to

be revisited and reinvented to ensure its relevance. Economic uncertainty, rapid urbanization and rural

depopulation, widening disparity between socio-economic groups, threats from terrorism and natural hazards

becoming natural disasters are some of the issues facing contemporary urban and regional planning, which requires

a better understanding of these 'Perplex' issues as well as fresh approaches and novel solutions.

Rural depopulation has resulted in 'dysfunctional' rural communities where social cohesion is breaking down; rural livelihoods are becoming less sustainable and social problems such as drug abuse prevalent among rural youths. The main challenge in rural planning remains the creation of economically vibrant rural communities with access to high quality facilities and services to prevent the outmigration of rural youths. Relevant topics are:

Guidelines for Paper Submission The Paper Should have a separate cover page bearing only the Title of

the paper and author's Name, designation, official address, phone

number and email address.

All paper will undergo blind review process and accepted papers will be

considered for presentation at the seminar.

If a paper has more than one author then every author of the accepted

paper has to register and any one of the author can present the paper

at the seminar.

Mode of PaymentAll payments should accompany the duly filled registration form. Payment can be made by demand draft drawn in favor of

“G H Raisoni Institute of Business Management”,

Jalgaon. Alternatively, online bank transfer can be made using

the following details:

Important Dates th

Last Date of Submission of Abstract 10 Dec 2014

thCommunication of acceptance of Abstract 20 Dec 2014

thLast Date of Submission of Full Paper 10 Jan 2015

thLast Date of Registration 15 Jan 2015

th st Conference Date 30 & 31 Jan 2014

Call for PapersThe International Conference is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Innovation in Rural Management. Topics of interest for submission of papers include but not limited to-

Registration FeesCategory Fee

Academician ` 2000

Students ` 1000

Corporate Delegates ` 3000

Foreign Delegates US $ 350

Conference Publication :All accepted papers will be published in the edited book with ISBN No. The book will be issued to all the registered delegates

Violation of copyright, if any, would be the sole responsibility of the author

About Jalgaon

Jalgaon District is located in the north-west region of the state of Maharashtra. It is bounded by Satpuda mountain ranges in the north, Ajanta mountain ranges in the south. Jalgaon Market is mainly known for Gold, Pulses, Wholesale Tea, Agriculture, Grains Trading. The district is known for its advances in horticulture. Its production of bananas and cotton, especially by resorting to drip irrigation, has created a role model for cultivators in other parts of India. Bananas grown in the district are exported outside the state and to other countries.

About Raisoni GroupRaisoni group of Institutions is a conglomerate of 25 colleges and 100 courses and more than 28000 students. Raisoni Group has successfully made its mark in the field of education with the motto “A Vision Beyond” and has jubilantly fulfilled its commitment of 'enlightening minds and empowering ambitions'. G. H. Raisoni Institute of Business Management, Jalgaon is a privileged institute affiliated to the prestigious North Maharashtra University, with recommendation from AICTE, offering flagship courses like MBA and MCA Our diverse programs incorporate theoretical and practical education with career-focused strategies, so that our students enter the job market with the skill sets that employers demand.

Rural revitalization strategies and models· Rural resource management · Rural governance, partnerships and institutional framework· Rural cluster development models · Rural SMEs and entrepreneurship· Rural empowerment and economic transformation

Sub Theme 1: Agricultural Value Chain: Linking Small Farmers to Markets

An inherent weakness of the small farmers is the organization of marketing of small surpluses that they produce, and their exposure to large seasonal fluctuations in prices. This session will review the recent development in the agricultural value chain including contract farming by supermarkets and Agro-businesses, and how they serve the small farmers in Asian countries at different stages of development.

Sub Theme 2: Technology: Technology for Sustainable Rural Development Cloud Computing Remote Sensing Computer Networks

Sub Theme 3: Rural Tourism Enhancing sustainabledevelopment through rural tourism Entrepreneurship and innovation for quality rural tourism Marketing the rural tourism experience: co-creation,

experience design and promotion Networks and Strategic Partnership for enhancing the Overall

Rural Tourism Experience

Sub Theme 4: Rural Education and Health The challenges of rural education in India The role of government and NGO's in escalating the

health of rural India Primary health services in rural India- a cry for

makeover Restructuring the tax structure in alignment with

rural education & basic health

Sub Theme 5: Rural Development through Self- help groups Micro finance through self –help group

Self -help group in hands with vocational education Encouraging Entrepreneurship Job –Oriented skill development programs

Sub Theme 6: Food Security and Food Safety

Food Safety and Nutrition

Disaster Management & Mitigation

Food Reserves, Trade, and Investment

Food Security Governance

Investing in smallholder family agriculture for global food

security and nutrition

Promoting the resilience of poor rural households.

Sub Theme 7: Women and Rural Development

Free Women Education –a testimony of development

Uplifting basic sanitary and medical facilities

Leveraging the rural-urban nexus for development

Promoting an empowerment agenda for rural livelihoods

Bank name and branch : Canara Bank, Jalgaon

Account number : 1647101012938

IFSC code : CNRB0001647

SWIFT code : CNRBINBBFXN