It was held at Jain (Deemed-to-be University) CMS Business School Seshadri Road Campus on 8th to 9th of February, 2020. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. Peter Rimmele, Resident Representative of the KAS, New Delhi in presence of several eminent dignitaries of Jain (Deemed-to-be University) namely - Dr. NV Krishnan, Registrar and Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Pro VC, and. Dr. Priyanca Mathur, Associate Professor.
They were joined by the Conference Convener in welcoming all the delegates which comprised of three leading academics of our country as plenary speakers namely Dr. Manjari Katju, Professor, Department of Politics, University of Hyderabad, Dr. Rekha Saxena, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of New Delhi and Dr.Rajeshwari Deshpande, Professor, Department of Politics and Administration, SavitribaiPhule University of Pune. The valedictory session was led by Prof. Sanjay Kumar,Director, Centre of the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi.

Spanning over two days, more than 20 academic papers were presented by students from reputed Universities and institutes across the country like O.P. Jindal University, Haryana, South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, Mohanlal Sukhadiya University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Assam University and University of Kalyani, Nadia and many colleges from Mysuru. Leading Professors, research scholars and students from Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore University, St. Joseph’s College and Presidency College also participated. This enriching event reflected on the learnings from the rich academic sessions wherein the importance of bringing the gender angle in all levels of governance was reiterated, be it the macro levels of federalism, judicial norms or within institutions and socio-political processes. The challenges of continuing patriarchal structures that perpetuate gender inequality, the gendering of safe city spaces, the ‘silent vote’ of women in politics, and the ‘panopticon’ of surveillance systems were amongst the host of other issues discussed and deliberated on.

About Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Ranked among the top universities in India and considered a cerebral destination for students across the world for its illustrious history of developing talent, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) is a hub for learning in every sense of the word.
Based in Bangalore – the Silicon Valley of India, the premier University offers a conducive environment for learning, be it academically or extracurricular activities. Known for its emphasis on education, entrepreneurship, research and sports, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) has some of the best minds in the educational and research fields, and centers that inspire entrepreneurship and ground-breaking work to simplify and manage life better.

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