ICSSR-Sponsored National Conclave on Agricultural and Rural Sector Growth Held at Ri-Bhoi College
An ICSSR-sponsored National Conclave on “Sectoral Analysis and Growth Potential of Agricultural and Other Rural Sectors Post GST” was recently organised at Ri-Bhoi College in collaboration with the Department of Rural Development, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM).
The conclave brought together academicians, researchers, experts and students from institutions across the country to discuss the changing landscape of agriculture, rural development and the wider rural economy in the post-GST era.
The inaugural session was attended by Prof. G.D. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, USTM, who delivered the inaugural address, and Shri Mathew Kenneth Makdoh, Member, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, as the Chief Guest. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Sujit Sikdar, Department of Commerce, USTM. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by the welcome address by Dr. Elizabeth Kharkongor, Principal, Ri-Bhoi College.
The conclave featured technical sessions with scholars and experts from USTM, North-Eastern Hill University, Gauhati University, Assam University, Nagaon University, Assam down town University, Jaihind College, Mumbai, and other institutions. Discussions focused on agriculture, rural development, commerce, economic transformation and the growth potential of rural sectors under the GST regime.
The conclave provided a platform for academic exchange and deliberations on evidence-based policy interventions, sustainable rural development and collaborative research aimed at strengthening India’s agricultural and rural economy.
