ICAD 2026

School of Liberal and Creative Arts

Department of Economics

Organizes

Two Day International Conference

on

Agricultural Development

Experience and Pathways to Achieve the SDGs

(ICAD_2026)

26-27, February, 2026

(Thursday and Friday)

Hybrid

Agriculture stands at the crossroads of economic growth, social transformation, and ecological sustainability. It remains one of the most powerful levers for reducing poverty, enhancing livelihoods, and ensuring food and nutritional security. However, the agrarian landscape continues to face multidimensional challenges, including climate change, resource degradation, market volatility, technological divides, and social inequalities. ICADI-2026 aims to provide a robust discussion platform to drive sustainable and equitable agricultural transformation.

The ICADI-2026 invites research articles, empirical studies, and policy papers of renewed theoretical and policy relevance that align with the evolution of global and regional trends, challenges, and opportunities in agricultural development across six thematic areas.

Who Can Participate?

The conference welcomes academicians, researchers, policy makers, industry professionals, NGOs, and students. A virtual mode of presentation will be arranged for the international and long-distance participants.

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should not exceed 400 words, clearly stating the research problem, methods and data, and key findings and conclusions.

Full Papers should be between 5,000–7,000 words, typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5-spaced, and referenced in APA 7th edition.

Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

Publication

Selected peer-reviewed full papers will be published in an Edited Volume (ISBN), and outstanding papers may be recommended for indexed journals (UGC Peer-Reviewed/Scopus/Web of Science), with special issues in collaboration with partner journals.

Theme 1: Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• Natural Farming / Organic Agriculture
• Water Management & Irrigation Efficiency
• Soil Health & Nutrient Management
• Agroforestry & Biodiversity
• Sustainable Crop Production
• Integrated Farming Systems
• Conservation Agriculture

Theme 2: Technological Innovations and Digital Transformation

• Precision Agriculture (IoT, AI, Drones)
• Farm Mechanization & Automation
• Biotechnology & Crop Improvement
• Digital Platforms & E-Commerce
• Big Data & Analytics in Agriculture
• Smart Farming & Remote Sensing
• Agricultural Robotics
• Sensor-Based Monitoring

Theme 3: Policy, Governance, and Farmer Welfare

• Agricultural Policy & Reforms
• Agricultural Extension Services
• Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Cooperatives & SHGs
• Market Linkages & Price Stabilization
• Crop Insurance & Risk Management
• Rural Development Programs
• Subsidies & Credit Support
• Institutional Strengthening

Theme 4: Agri-Business, Value Chains

• Food Processing & Value Addition
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• Post-Harvest Infrastructure & Technology
• Agri-Entrepreneurship & Start-ups
• Export Promotion & International Trade
• Cold Storage, Warehousing, Packaging & Branding Innovations
• Agro-Industrial Linkages

Theme 5: Livestock, Fisheries, and Allied Sectors in Indian Agriculture

• Sustainable Livestock Management
• Fisheries & Aquaculture Development
• Integrated Farming Systems
• Animal Health & Disease Management
• Dairy & Poultry Sector Development
• Bee-Keeping & Sericulture
• Blue Economy in Fisheries
• Livestock Genetics & Breeding

Theme 6: Inclusion in Indian Agriculture

• Women, Youth Participation & Entrepreneurship
• Tribal & Marginalized Community Inclusion
• Nutritional Security & Public Health
• Social Equity & Access to Resources
• Capacity Building & Skill Development
• Community-Based Agriculture Programs
• Additional Themes / Keywords (Optional Expansion)
• Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
• Renewable Energy in Agriculture
• Agroecology & Sustainable Landscapes
• Rural Finance & Investment
• Farm-to-Fork Traceability
• Food Security & Nutrition
• Agricultural Education & Knowledge Transfer

Best Paper Award

Faculty/Professionals : ₹7,000 + Certificate & Memento

Research Scholars : ₹5,000 + Certificate & Memento

Students (UG/PG) : ₹3,000 + Certificate & Memento

Best Young Scholar Paper Award

Research Scholars : Rs.5,000 + Certificate & Memento

Special recognition for early-career researchers (M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post-doctoral scholars) presenting innovative and impactful work.

Link for Abstract Submission

https://forms.gle/xBheS9BrtpYpRui79

Link for Registration Link

https://forms.gle/Kdpt2e7zr14V3KdX7

Bank Account Details

A/C Name : HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

A/C No. : 255402000000001

BANK NAME : INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

BRANCH : PADUR

IFSC CODE : IOBA0002554

BRANCH ADDRESS : HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, NO.1, RAJIV GANDHI

SALAI, OMR, PADUR, KANCHEEPURAM – 603103, TAMIL NADU

Link for Full Paper Submission

https://forms.gle/y9NzFVSQcW1hXJgX7

Fee Details

Concessions

• Participants from the host institution will receive a 50% concession (INR).
• Registration fee concessions for international participants will be offered based on World Bank (2024–2025) country income level classifications: Low-Income – 50%, Lower-Middle-Income – 30%, Upper-Middle-Income – 10%, High-Income – no discount (USD).

Travel and Accommodation

• Accommodation will be provided for all the registered participants in the university campus on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Travel support for the selected participants will be provided, depending upon the availability of funds.

Last Date for Abstract Submission : 28 December 2025

Notification of Abstract Acceptance : 07 January 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline : 08 February 2025

Deadline for Registration : 08 February 2026

Dates of the Conference : 26-27, February 2026

All correspondence shall be addressed to the organizing secretary;

Dr M Sabarisakthi

Assistant Professor

Department of Economics

School of Liberal and Creative Arts

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Email: icad2026@gmail.com

Mobile: +91 85086 46601

Coordinator

(Registration, Travel, and Accommodation)

Dr Govinda Prasad

Assistant Professor

Department of Economics

School of Liberal and Creative Arts

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Mobile: +91 80758 35297