Centre for Global Development Studies - CGDS

The Centre for Global Development Studies (CGDS) was Established in 2019 under the Indian Trusts Act 1882. The Centre is a Non-Profit and Non-Political social science multidisciplinary research organisation. The Centre aims to promote and conduct research on issues of social science and also reduce poverty in human society. The CGDS works as an academic and policy think tank by engaging National and International academics and other social experts, focusing on areas of multidisciplinary subjects. CGDS take the initiative in research and provides immense help to society and policymakers. 

CGDS has adopted the following academic research activities.

Ø To organise workshops, training, endowment programs, seminars, and conferences to exchange ideas and knowledge in a Multidisciplinary manner.

Ø To promote academic research and internship activity.

Ø To publish periodicals, journals, books, working papers, reviews and policies.

Ø To create good academic researchers and academicians.

Ø To support the people during an Emergency

Vision and Mission: 

To promote multi-disciplinary academic research and studies on Global Developments in public policy. To observe and analyse international issues and challenges of countries.

This International Conference focuses on multidisciplinary research, emphasizing the evolution of global systems into sustainable environment and innovation portfolios. It aims to address contemporary social challenges by providing robust academic support to policymakers while actively engaging with and rectifying public issues. Under the theme 'Sustainable Development Goals: Perspectives to Practices in Environment & Innovation,' the conference bridges historical values with modern advancements to upgrade our social systems and shape a resilient future for the global community.

Objectives of the Conference:

• To explore India’s strategic response to contemporary challenges at the intersection of environmental sustainability and technological innovation.

• To analyze the core concepts, frameworks, and policy tools driving the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• To foster a multidisciplinary dialogue that identifies actionable solutions for optimizing governance and public administration regarding sustainable development.

• To promote social development and safeguard the environment-innovation ecosystem through research collaboration and human skill advancement on a global forum.

Guidelines:

Conference Attendees: Papers are invited from researchers, faculty members, and other academicians.

Submission Guidelines: Authors are invited to submit original research papers not previously published or currently under review elsewhere. Submissions must be written in English and adhere to the specified format stipulated below:

Abstract submission

Length: Minimum 300 words, format: MS Word, Times New Roman, Normal text 12 and heading 14 with 1.5-line spacing and followed by title, keywords, author’s name and details

After the acceptance of the abstract, the full paper should be submitted in the format mentioned below:

Full paper submission: Length 3000 words, MS Word, Times Roman 12, headline 14 with normal text and 1.5 line spacing and citation style APA format. The full research paper should be submitted as follows by the author: Name of the author, affiliation of the institute, communication address, email ID and contact details through email. cgdsconference@gmail.com

Paper presenters’ details:  

Rules for presentation: It should be noted that the papers submitted will be subjected to an anti-plagiarism check, and the paper with plagiarised content will be rejected. Further, it must be noted that the use of AI is strictly prohibited. All the papers will be subjected to a peer-reviewed process. Only full papers submitted on or before the deadline will be given the opportunity to present their papers.

Publication: Selected papers shall be published in a reputable peer-reviewed journal of the centre’s choice and /or in the form of a book with an ISBN. The selection of the paper is reserved with the organising committee.

Additional guideline:

Each full paper is permitted to have one author, if the addition of one co-author. 

Important Dates

Last Date for registration and submission of an abstract 15th November 2026

Last date for submission of the full paper 05th December 2026

Dates of the event 20th December 2026.