About us

The seminar focuses on how India's unity, security, and sovereignty are strengthened when indigenous values such as harmony, inclusiveness, and cultural identity guide national development. It explores the vital role of democratic reforms in promoting transparency, accountability, and active citizen participation. Furthermore, it addresses how digital awareness empowers people in the modern era to stay secure online, avoid misinformation, and adapt to modern technology. Together, these elements create a strong foundation for revitalizing India and building a secure, progressive, and future-ready nation. About Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG): Established by the Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, KCG aims to build a global knowledge-driven society by developing innovative ideas, frameworks, and strategies to enhance excellence in education and support policy formulation in higher education. About the Trust: Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal (SRKSM), founded in 1954–55, is a registered public trust dedicated to educational, medical, and socio-economic development. It manages around 29 institutions offering quality education from kindergarten to postgraduate levels. About the College: Anand Commerce College (ACC) was established in 1970 and is an autonomous Grant-in-Aid, co-educational institution recognized by UGC and affiliated with Sardar Patel University. It is NAAC accredited with an 'A' Grade and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Call For Paper

Indigenous knowledge systems and their role in nation-building
Cultural ethics, dharma traditions, and social harmony
Nep 2020 and value-based education for national integration
Social cohesion in a diverse society: challenges and opportunities
Integration of indigenous art, craft, and cultural heritage in education and public policy
The power of community: revitalizing social institutions and voluntary action
Ethical frameworks from indigenous values for business, leadership, and governance
Electoral reforms, transparency, and political accountability
Strengthening constitutional institutions and judicial reforms
Role of media, civil society, and public discourse in strengthening democracy
Youth participation, civic education, and community engagement in democratic processes
Ethics in public life and pathways to corruption-free governance
Community leadership, panchayati raj, and grassroots democracy
Addressing socio-economic inequality through inclusive policy design
One nation, one election: implications for federalism, governance efficiency, and civic participation
Administrative reforms and e-governance for efficient public service delivery
Geopolitical shifts, hybrid warfare, and emerging threats to national security
Cybersecurity, data governance, and digital sovereignty
Security sector reforms and democratic oversight in india
Viksit bharat shiksha adhishthan bill, 2025
Scope for educational reforms
Digital public infrastructure (dpi) and inclusive public service delivery
Ethics, governance, and application of artificial intelligence (ai) in the public sector
Cybersecurity, data protection, and information sovereignty
Cyber law, international norms, and governance in cyberspace
Digital literacy, digital inclusion, and human capital development
Technology, innovation, and the startup ecosystem for achieving viksit bharat
Combating misinformation, disinformation, and ensuring online information integrity

Full paper must be 3000 – 5000 words. Submit abstract and full paper in MS Word format via email to accnationalseminar2026@gmail.com. Papers will be accepted only in English using Times New Roman font (size 12 for main text, 10 for endnotes) with 1.5 line spacing and justified alignment. Use APA style for references. Similarity index must be below 10%. Maximum two authors per paper. High-quality papers approved by reviewers will be published in a high-impact journal; others in an ISBN book. Final publication decision rests with the peer review team.

Important Dates

Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Last Date for Submission of papers
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Last Date of Registration
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Seminar Date

Committee

Chief Patron

Shri Hemantbhai Patel

President, SRKSM, Anand

Shri Dilip Rana (IAS)

Commissioner, Higher Education, CEO(KCG)

Patron

Smt. Jyotsnaben Patel

Hon. Secretary, SRKSM, Anand

Dr. Yogesh Yadav

Joint CEO, (KCG) (Extension)

Chairman

Dr. V.M. Vanar

Principal, Anand Commerce College

Co-Chairman

Dr. Vijay Pansuriya

Academic Coordinator, Anand Commerce College

Organizing Coordinators

Dr. Mittalben D. Thakkar

Dr. Kajalben B. Rao

Organizing Secretaries

Dr. Nikunj N. Bumtariya

Dr. Mital M. Shah

Dr. Sanjay R. Thakkar

Dr. Jaydutt G. Purohit

Dr. Arpita D. Parmar

Organizing Committee

Dr. Arti Khandhar

Dr. Chetana Roy

Ms. Kinjal Chauhan

Ms. Heema Patel

Ms. Vaishali Bhoi

Ms. Tulsi Bhoi

Tickets
Conference Fee Structure
Registration TypeStudentAcademicResearcher
Attendee
₹1,500₹1,350
₹2,000
₹100
Paper Publication
₹4,500.09
₹500
₹400
Students
₹100
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Researchers --
₹1,000