Conference:: Role of IT in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
- Conference Date :: 17th and 18th December, 2010 -
- Last Date for Paper Submission :: 25th September, 2010 -

We are glad to share with you that Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and Computer Society of India (CSI) are jointly organizing a National Conference on "Role of IT in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)" scheduled on 17th and 18th December, 2010 at TISS, Mumbai.

This conference is an attempt to explore the role of IT in NREGA and aims to provide a forum to bring together researchers, government officials, civil societies, Social Scientist and IT professionals. It will be a platform where various stakeholders will share their experiences and lessons through paper presentation.

We encourage you to contribute in the conference & invite you to send abstract on the above conference theme. The details for abstract submission are attached with this mail. The deadline for abstract submission is 25th September and decision on acceptance will be made by 5th October 2010.

Pl note, selected paper contributors will be paid A/C II Tier railway fare or A/C deluxe bus fare on production of tickets. They will be provided complementary accommodation & food as well. This conference will provide an opportunity of emerging researchers to interact with Scholars of eminent.
Please feel free for any further assistance
Looking forward for your participation

Thanking you
Yours truly,
SM Fahimudin Pasha
Assistant Manager,
Computer Society of India
(T) +91 22 2823 5476/ 2823 5548,
(F) + 91 22 2823 5546
(E) [email protected]
[email protected]

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National Conference
On
"Role of IT in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)"
Organised by
Computer Society of India &
Tata Institute of Social Science

Call for Abstract

About CSI

The Computer Society of India was conceived as a body of IT professionals in 1965. Since its inception, the Society has been driven by its mission to promote research, knowledge sharing, learning and career enhancement for all its stakeholders. The Society while working closely with other industry associations, government bodies and academia, envisions that the benefits of IT advancement should ultimately percolate down to every single citizen of India. To fulfill its objectives CSI has carved out its own niche which is very much evident from its wide coverage. CSI has 5 divisions, 8 regions having 15 SIGs, 66 chapters, 381 branches and around 40000 members across India.

In pursuant with its mission and objectives, the Computer Society of India has proposed to conduct a national conference on 'Role of IT in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)' by partnering with Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

About TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in the year 1936 with the aim of starting an educational institute which would not merely impart education to the country's young and bright but also engage them in the socio-cultural, economic and political realities of India so that they can work for its sustainable and equitable development.

In the seven decades of its existence, TISS has imparted the highest principles of modern education which is evident from the recognition it has got from different ministries of the Government of India and various reputed international agencies such as the United Nations, London School of Economics, Global fund and Global Labour University.

About the Conference

National Conference on 'Role of IT in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)' is a joint endeavor of two well renowned organizations- The Computer Society of India and Tata Institute of Social Sciences. In India where 77 per cent of the population are living below Rs.20 per day and where employment opportunities are rare, NREGA and the right of work, in true sense brings a ray of hope amongst the unskilled and unorganized work force residing in 330 backward districts of India. NREGA has attracted a great deal of attention from various sections such as researchers, government authorities, civil societies and now from IT sector too.

Information Technology is seen as a key player in NREGA reforms. The use of IT can solve issues related with data transparency, social audit, estimation, planning and managing fund flows and standardization of work in NREGA. Automation of muster roll and transfer of payments will not only boost the efficiency of the programme but it would also reduce the administrative cost. Furthermore it can ensure a timely delivery of the benefits too. In fact IT is considered as a powerful tool in checking malpractices such as reducing corruption in NREGA by opening it for public scrutiny.

This conference is an attempt to explore the role of IT in NREGA. Additionally it also aims to bring researchers, government officials, civil societies, Social Scientist and IT professionals together on a common platform. The conference seeks to provide an ideal set up, where various stakeholders can share and discuss their experiences and lessons through paper presentation.

We encourage the submission of abstract by leading researchers and interested participants, describing their novel research directions in the following areas.

a) Methodologies for social auditing in NREGA
b) NREGA organization and MIS
c) Socialization of ICT among participants of NREGA
d) NREGA knowledge Management strategies

Guidelines for abstract submission

Abstract of 350 to 500 words on above mentioned or related topic should be submitted in (.doc) format. The abstract should contain description about research problems, methodology and expected findings very briefly. All papers should be sent by e- mail only to [email protected] The deadline for abstract submission is 25th September and decision on acceptance will be made by 5th October 2010.

Participants are also invited for a business plan for the topic mentioned above. The best business plan would be honoured with an attractive award.

Who should participate

* Social Scientists
* Academicians including Research Scholars
* Maters level students (especially for business plan)
* IT professionals
* Government representatives
* Members from Civil societies including NGOs and Trade Unions
* Individuals interested in IT and rural development

Important dates:

Deadline for abstract submission: 25th September, 2010
Decision on abstract acceptance: 5th October, 2010
Call for final papers will start: 15th October, 2010
Deadline for final papers submission : 20th November, 2010
Conference: 17th-18th December, 2010

Coordinator:

Mr. SM Fahimuddin Pasha
PhD Research Scholar
Assistant Manager,
Computer Society of India
(T)+ 91 22 2831 4298/ 2823 5476

Venue:

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
P.B. No. 8313, Deonar
Mumbai 400 088

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