The Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) is pleased to share an important academic opportunity for researchers, academicians, public officials, development practitioners, and students.
The Department of Public Administration, Kurukshetra University (Haryana), India, in collaboration with the New Public Administration Society of Ideas (NEPASI), is organizing a Two-Day National Seminar on:
“Viksit Bharat @2047: New Paradigms in Governance – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile”
Date: 24–25 September 2026
Venue: Department of Public Administration, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India
The seminar aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and students to discuss emerging governance paradigms, citizen-centric public service delivery, digital governance, public policy innovations, administrative reforms, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, local governance, climate governance, and other contemporary issues in public administration and governance.
Call for Papers
Abstracts (maximum 200 words) are invited on the main theme and a wide range of sub-themes related to governance and public administration.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission: 10 September 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 12 September 2026
Full Paper Submission: 20 September 2026
Researchers, academicians, public officials, development practitioners, professionals, and students are encouraged to submit their abstracts and actively participate in this important academic event.
For detailed information, including the seminar concept, sub-themes, registration, and submission guidelines, please refer to the attached brochure.
Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) is pleased to associate with this National Seminar as an Academic Partner and encourages its members and the wider public administration community to participate in this valuable academic forum.