ORGANISERS

Utkal University Bhubaneswar, Odisha 

Utkal University, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is the state’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education. Established in 1943, it is fondly called the "Mother University" of Odisha, nurturing numerous affiliated colleges. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields. Known for its vibrant academic and research culture, Utkal University is situated on a sprawling campus with modern infrastructure. It has produced distinguished alumni in diverse fields, contributing significantly to Odisha’s and India’s progress. The university continues to be a hub of learning and innovation.

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha 

Ravenshaw University, located in Cuttack, Odisha, is a premier institution with a history dating back to 1868, when it was established as Ravenshaw College. It was upgraded to a university in 2006. Known for its historic red-brick architecture and modern facilities, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines, including sciences, humanities, and commerce. It has a legacy of producing distinguished alumni in politics, literature, and social reform. Ravenshaw is celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and cultural enrichment, making it a cornerstone of Odisha's educational landscape.

Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives, New Delhi, India

Organization for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) is a non-profit, non-governmental academic organisation registered in India with its head office in New Delhi (www.odi.in). It is working to understand the status and role of diasporic communities across the globe– both in domestic and international context. It maps outs the emerging roles, networks and operations of different Diasporic communities as a resource in the international civil society space as well as in the host and the home countries of Diasporas. ODI attempts to analyse Diasporas by comparing and contrasting their experiences across regions and time span to draw the possible road map of Indian Diaspora engagement. It has an international academic journal titled Diaspora Studies indexed in SCOPUS, Web of Science & UGC CARE having Scimago Qrtl-1 index in two subjects and published by Brill Publications, Netherlands. The Journal covers Diaspora studies with a focus on International Relations and other disciplines of social sciences and humanities.