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SUMMARY:Special Address by Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy\, Director General\, MP-IDSA | 16th SOUTH ASIA CONFERENCE 2026
DESCRIPTION:“SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Strategic and Development Partnerships” \nDay One: Tuesday\, 24 February 2026 \nInaugural Session: Special Address by Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy\, Director General\, MP-IDSA \nIn his opening remarks\, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy extended a warm welcome to the delegates and attendees. He commenced the inaugural session by recalling the themes of the two previous iterations of the South Asia Conference (SAC) held in 2023. The first conference was organised under the theme “One Earth\, One Family\, One Future” in the context of India’s Presidency of the G20\, while the second centred on “Achieving Economic Integration in South Asia.” \nHe observed that this year’s SAC is being held against the backdrop of significant transformations at both the regional and international levels. In setting the context for the deliberations\, Amb. Chinoy outlined key developments at the national level in India\, across the South Asian neighbourhood\, and at the global level. \nIndia’s Resolute Counter-Terrorism Posture. In April 2025\, Pakistan-backed terrorists carried out a deadly attack in Pahalgam\, claiming innocent lives\, including that of a Nepali national. In response\, India launched Operation Sindoor\, targeting terrorist safe havens and sending a clear message to both perpetrators and their sponsors. The operation marked a decisive shift in India’s counter-terrorism posture\, establishing a ‘New Normal’ whereby no distinction would be made between terrorists and those who support\, shelter\, or sponsor them. \nPolitical Transformations in South Asia. Since the last iteration of the SAC\, South Asia has witnessed significant political transformations. Most notably\, youth-led (“Gen Z”) movements in Bangladesh (2024) and Nepal (2025) have reshaped domestic political landscapes and signalled a generational shift in political participation. \nShifts in the Global Order. At the global level\, the world is experiencing unprecedented turbulence. The rules-based international order\, represented by the UN and its treaty-based agencies\, has been significantly weakened\, limiting its ability to address contemporary challenges such as economic recovery\, climate action\, and the resolution of protracted conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Major Powers are increasingly seeking to assert their influence outside the normative order\, leveraging economic and military asymmetries to gain unilateral advantages. \nUS Unilateral Economic Measures. The world is currently grappling with the effects of reciprocal\, and at times punitive\, tariffs imposed by the United States on both allies and partners. These measures have created unprecedented economic uncertainties for South Asian countries. Despite these challenges\, India has managed to safeguard its economic interests and maintain stability in the region. \nHighlighting the developments outlined above\, Amb. Chinoy noted that India has performed remarkably well despite global and regional turmoil. He emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has remained steadfast in safeguarding India’s strategic autonomy while engaging in pragmatic and patient negotiations. To substantiate this\, Amb. Chinoy pointed to India’s recent economic achievements\, including a pathbreaking trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and an interim trade deal with the United States\, alongside other free trade agreements with the United Kingdom (UK)\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Oman\, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)\, Mauritius\, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). \nAmb. Chinoy highlighted that the concept of ‘neighbourhood’ is no longer a static idea defined solely by geography. The rapid expansion of infrastructure\, connectivity\, and economic cooperation has redefined neighbourhoods\, leading to overlapping and interconnected spheres of interaction. As a result\, neighbourhoods can no longer be viewed as exclusive domains. He identified two distinct paradigms arising from this development. The first creates situations where shared neighbourhoods become contested spaces\, while the second offers opportunities to foster collaborative spaces for mutual benefit. Amb. Chinoy emphasised that efforts should focus on the latter paradigm\, promoting cooperation and collaboration rather than competition or conflict. \nLaying emphasis on the ‘Indo-Pacific’ construct\, Amb. Chinoy noted that it represents a more inclusive neighbourhood than the traditional Asia-Pacific\, which was historically limited to a few countries along Asia’s eastern seaboard. He observed that rejecting the Indo-Pacific framework in favour of outdated concepts like the Asia-Pacific effectively perpetuates exclusivity for a select few.  Speaking on India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy\, Amb. Chinoy highlighted that India aims to assist regional partners by sharing its resources and capacities for the broader good\, without expecting strict reciprocity. This approach is reflected in India’s responses during crises\, including natural disasters and economic emergencies\, demonstrating a commitment to regional welfare and cooperation. \nWith his remarks establishing a contextual backdrop for the thematic deliberations of the 16th South Asia Conference\, Amb. Chinoy proceeded to highlight key aspects under the theme “SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Strategic and Development Partnerships.” \nSAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Broadening India’s Maritime Vision. Unveiled exactly 11 years ago\, the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) framework was primarily regional\, focusing on South Asia and neighbouring states of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). In contrast\, MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)  embodies a broader vision\, extending beyond the IOR to encompass the shared aspirations of the Global South\, thereby imparting a new strategic and developmental dimension to India’s maritime and regional engagement. \nAn Inclusive Vision for Global South. By encompassing South Asia\, Southeast Asia\, and Africa\, MAHASAGAR seeks to align policies across the extended neighbourhood\, fostering economic prosperity through enhanced trade and strategic stability via cooperative security frameworks. This approach reinforces the strategic autonomy of Global South countries amid geostrategic uncertainties and advances their shared interests in multilateral forums. Importantly\, the Global South is a geopolitical rather than strictly geographic concept\, encompassing countries across Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America that collectively represent the developing world. \nA Framework for Economic Integration. On the economic front\, MAHASAGAR aims to link South Asia’s 1.9 billion-strong market with the dynamic economies of Southeast Asia and the resource-rich states of Africa\, fostering greater regional economic integration within India’s extended neighbourhood. \nPromoting Maritime Security Cooperation. Strengthening maritime cooperation and security is a core objective of MAHASAGAR. Strategically\, it enhances maritime stability through initiatives such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)\, Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)\, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)\, and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). India has further bolstered regional coordination by establishing International Fusion Centres (IFCs)\, notably the IFC-IOR in the Indian Ocean\, hosted by the Indian Navy\, to improve information-sharing and collaborative responses. \nHarnessing the Potential for Blue-Economy. Through MAHASAGAR\, India recognises the importance of leveraging ocean resources for collective regional progress. This includes tapping deep-seabed resources for critical minerals\, governed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA)\, the regulatory body established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). \nHuman-Centric Outlook to Development. Through MAHASAGAR\, India seeks to promote a human-centric approach to development\, encompassing digital public infrastructure\, climate action\, and capacity building. India’s strategy ensures that technological advances in cyber\, space\, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are harnessed for the benefit of humanity. The recently concluded AI Impact Summit\, hosted by India\, produced a declaration endorsed by 89 countries and international organisations\, reflecting a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good. \nIn his concluding remarks\, Amb. Chinoy emphasised that expanding neighbourhoods are complex and present myriad challenges that require a stable order. He noted that achieving such an order depends on the preservation of sovereignty\, independence\, strategic autonomy\, and a balance of power rooted in Westphalian principles of statehood. He underscored that any order imposed through military force\, economic coercion\, or the weaponisation of soft power would be detrimental to both regional and global peace. \nHe highlighted that India’s approach is to address challenges collaboratively\, as equals\, resolving disputes through peaceful negotiations rather than overwhelming unilateral power. Additionally\, he stressed that regional development projects and assistance must respect the priorities and sensitivities of host nations. With these remarks\, Amb. Chinoy formally initiated the deliberations of the 16th South Asia Conference. \n********************* \nReport Prepared By Dr. R.Vignesh\, Associate Fellow\, Military Affairs Centre\, MP-IDSA
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SUMMARY:16th South Asia Conference –  SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Strategic and Development Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:About SAC\nConcept Note\nProgramme\nBooklet\nTeam\nContact Us\nOnly By Invitation \n\nAbout SAC\nThe South Asia Conference is organized by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)\, New Delhi. \nMP-IDSA is a New Delhi based premier think tank of India. It has been engaged in research on defence and security related issues of south Asia in particular and world in general. Our yearly south Asia conference is an endeavour of the institute to bring together experts from all South Asian countries and discuss with them issues of contemporary relevance in an increasingly interdependent South Asia. \nThe 2026 South Asia Conference is being held on 24-25 February 2026 on the theme “Sagar to Mahasagar: Strategic and Development Partnership.” The conference aims to explore how India’s evolving maritime and regional frameworks. SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) can shape new pathways for cooperation\, connectivity\, and collective growth in South Asia and the broader Indian Ocean Region (IOR). \nThe two-day conference will bring together scholars and analysts from SAARC member states\, Myanmar\, Mauritius\, Seychelles\, ASEAN\, and African IOR countries to discuss how India’s strategic visions—SAGAR\, MAHASAGAR\, and the Neighbourhood First Policy can be effectively operationalised. The key objectives include advancing economic\, cultural\, and maritime integration; exploring reforms to strengthen regional institutions such as SAARC\, BIMSTEC\, IORA\, IONS\, and the Colombo Security Conclave; and fostering cross-regional linkages connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia and Africa. \nThe conference aims to generate actionable policy recommendations to strengthen trade\, connectivity\, and maritime cooperation\, along with insights to enhance the effectiveness of regional organisations. The proceedings and research papers will be compiled into an edited volume by MP-IDSA\, enriching the discourse on India’s regional and maritime vision. By placing India’s SAGAR and MAHASAGAR initiatives within the Global South context\, the event envisions a cooperative regionalism that fosters mutual trust\, shared prosperity\, and sustainable development across South Asia\, Southeast Asia\, and the wider Indian Ocean Region. \n\n\nConcept Note\nIntroduction\nSouth Asia and the broader Indian Ocean Region stand at a critical juncture\, navigating complex challenges such as economic fragmentation\, geopolitical rivalries\, and escalating non-traditional security threats\, including climate change and maritime piracy. Amid these dynamics\, India’s strategic frameworks—SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region\, launched in 2015) and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions\, introduced in 2025)—offer a transformative vision for regional integration. These policies\, complemented by India’s Neighbourhood First approach\, seek to foster a cooperative ecosystem that transcends traditional regional boundaries\, extending beyond the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). \nBy encompassing South Asia\, Southeast Asia\, and the African continent\, both SAGAR and MAHASAGAR aim to align policies across this extended region\, promoting economic prosperity through enhanced trade and strategic stability through cooperative security frameworks. The conference titled “SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Strategic and Development Partnerships\,” scheduled for 24-25 February 2026\, hosted by MP-IDSA will convene leading scholars\, analysts\, and experts from SAARC countries (Afghanistan\, Bangladesh\, Bhutan\, India\, Maldives\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka)\, Myanmar\, Mauritius\, Seychelles\, ASEAN\, and African IOR partners to explore how a converging vision can drive greater integration at economic and strategic levels\, ensuring a secure and prosperous region. \nIndia’s SAGAR policy\, articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015\, reimagined the IOR as a shared space for collective security and economic growth. It emphasized maritime domain awareness\, anti-piracy measures\, and capacity-building initiatives\, such as India’s support for coastal surveillance systems in Maldives and Seychelles. SAGAR’s success is evident in projects like the SAGARMALA initiative\, which has enhanced port infrastructure\, and India’s role as a first responder in crises\, such as providing humanitarian aid during Cyclone Chido in 2024. However\, SAGAR’s scope was primarily regional\, focusing on South Asia and proximate IOR states. Recognizing the interconnectedness of global maritime and economic systems\, PM Modi articulated India’s vision of MAHASAGAR in 2025\, creating fresh scope for fostering cross-regional collaboration. \nMAHASAGAR builds on SAGAR by integrating South Asia with Southeast Asia and African countries\, as part of an extended neighbourhood\, promoting mutual advancement through white shipping agreements\, joint maritime exercises\, and blue economy initiatives. For instance\, India’s partnerships with Mauritius and Seychelles under MAHASAGAR would strengthen Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) security\, while deeper engagements with ASEAN nations via the Act East Policy would boost connectivity projects such as the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. The African continent\, home to a large part of the Global South\, is a key fulcrum of the expanded MAHASAGAR vision. \nThe shift from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR reflects India’s ambition to overcome the limitations of existing regional frameworks like SAARC and BIMSTEC. SAARC\, established in 1985\, has been hamstrung by Pakistan’s recalcitrance\, stalling progress on intra-regional trade\, which remains a mere 5% of South Asia’s total trade\, compared to ASEAN’s 25%. BIMSTEC\, while more dynamic\, is constrained by its focus on Bay of Bengal states and slow implementation of connectivity projects. MAHASAGAR transcends these boundaries by fostering a broader Global South coalition\, inviting countries like Myanmar\, Mauritius\, Seychelles and other African countries to align their economic and security policies with India’s vision. \nThis approach offers opportunities for smaller states to participate in high-value trade networks and non-traditional security frameworks\, countering the dominance of external powers like China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). For example\, India’s free trade agreements with Sri Lanka and Bhutan\, combined with BIMSTEC’s 2024 Charter\, provide models for expanding trade linkages to Southeast Asia and African states\, potentially increasing regional trade flows. \nOn the economic front\, MAHASAGAR seeks to integrate South Asia’s 1.9 billion-strong market with Southeast Asia’s dynamic economies and Africa’s resource-rich states in India’s extended neighbourhood. Projects like the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and Chabahar Port development demonstrate India’s commitment to reducing trade barriers and enhancing connectivity. In a parallel effort\, India is considering another connectivity project linking Kolkata to Sittwe and thence via Paletwa and Kaletwa in Myanmar to Silchar and Shillong in North-East India. Strategically\, MAHASAGAR strengthens maritime security through initiatives like the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)\, Colombo Security Conclave and Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and joint patrols\, addressing threats such as illegal\, unreported\, and unregulated (IUU) fishing\, drugs and human trafficking and terrorism. By aligning policies across this extended region\, MAHASAGAR could enable countries to coordinate policies on climate-resilient infrastructure\, renewable energy\, and disaster response\, leveraging expertise for mutual benefit. For instance\, India’s COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy and technical training under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program have built trust\, paving the way for deeper strategic alignment. \nThe conference will explore how MAHASAGAR’s inclusive framework can bridge South Asia\, Southeast Asia\, and the extended neighbourhood\, offering an alternative vision beyond binary choices\, focussed on a human centric path to development. It will address institutional weaknesses in SAARC and BIMSTEC\, proposing solutions to enhance economic cooperation and connectivity. By pooling together diverse expertise\, the event aims to generate policy recommendations that empower countries in the extended region to align with a wider vision\, fostering a cooperative framework that prioritizes mutual growth and progress in the extended neighbourhood. \nObjectives\nThe conference seeks to achieve the following objectives: \n\nAnalyse India’s Strategic Frameworks: Evaluate how SAGAR\, MAHASAGAR\, and Neighbourhood First policies can enhance economic\, security\, and cultural integration in South Asia and the extended neighbourhood\, building on initiatives like SAGARMALA\, BIMSTEC\, and IORA.\nAddress Geopolitical and Security Challenges: Assess strategies to counter non-traditional threats (terrorism\, climate change\, pandemics) and balance China’s BRI influence\, boosting regional economic cooperation.\nStrengthen Regional Institutions: Recommend reforms to revitalise SAARC\, enhance BIMSTEC’s role\, and bolster IONS\, IORA\, Colombo Security Conclave and IPOI overcoming institutional weaknesses and geopolitical divides.\nFoster Cross-Regional Linkages: Explore MAHASAGAR’s potential to bridge South Asia with Southeast Asia and African countries\, promoting Global South leadership through frameworks like BIMSTEC and India-Africa Forum Summit.\nIdentify Opportunities for Collaboration: Propose actionable mechanisms for intra-regional trade\, maritime security\, and cultural exchanges\, leveraging India’s free trade agreements (e.g.\, with Sri Lanka\, Bhutan) and connectivity projects (e.g.\, India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway).\n\nParticipants: Scholars and analysts from SAARC\, Myanmar\, Mauritius\, Seychelles\, ASEAN\, and African countries\, ensuring diverse perspectives without high-level political figures to maintain academic focus. \nFormat: Hybrid (in-person and virtual) to maximize global participation\, reflecting post-COVID conference trends. \nExpected Outcomes \nThe conference aims to produce: \n\nRecommendations   for countries in South Asia and the extended neighbourhood on trade agreements\, maritime security frameworks\, and cultural exchange programs.\nStrengthen linkages  among scholars in India’s extended neighbourhood\, fostering collaborative research and policy advocacy.\nActionable Proposals Strategies to enhance intra-regional trade\, institutionalize disaster response\, and counter geopolitical challenges\, shared with regional organizations.\nThe conference papers will be published as a book\n\nRelevance\nSouth Asia’s strategic importance is underscored by its 1.9 billion population\, growing economies\, and its growing maritime significance. In this context\, India’s SAGAR and MAHASAGAR policies\, launched in 2015 and 2025 respectively\, reflect a shift from unilateral to cooperative regionalism\, addressing challenges like low trade\, climate vulnerabilities\, and China’s BRI. The conference seeks to bridge academic and policy discourses\, offering solutions to integrate South Asia and the extended region while navigating geopolitical complexities. \nThis conference will serve as a platform to reimagine regional integration leveraging India’s regional strategic vision. By addressing economic\, security\, cultural\, and institutional dimensions\, the proposed conference seeks to generate insights and recommendations to strengthen South Asia’s role in the Global South\, fostering resilience and cooperation in India’s extended neighbourhood. \n\n\nProgramme\n\nDay One: Tuesday\, 24 February 2026\n0900–0930: Registration \n0930–1030: Inaugural Session \n\nSpecial Address by Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy\, Director General\, MP-IDSA [Watch Video]\nRelease of MP-IDSA Books\nVote of Thanks by Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik\, Research Fellow\, MP-IDSA [Watch Video]\n\n1030–1045: Tea \n1045–1245: Session I — Economic Integration: Connectivity and Trade [Watch Video]\nChair: Amb. Leela K. Ponappa\, Former Deputy National Security Advisor \n\nMr. Jayant Singh\, Chairman\, Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) – “Land Ports as Anchors of Regional Integration in India’s Extended Neighbourhood”\nMr. Yubak Dangol\, Director\, Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board – “Nepal and Regional Connectivity in South Asia”\nDr. Prabir De\, Professor\, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) – “Strengthening Regional Trade and Integration in South Asia: Role of Maritime Corridors”\nMs. Mandakini Kaul\, Regional Coordinator for South Asia\, World Bank – “Ports\, Borders\, and Investment: Integrating Finance\, Advisory\, and Private Participation”\nMr. Maiwand Safi\, Researcher\, South Asian University – “The Strategic Significance of Afghanistan in India’s MAHASAGAR Vision”\n\n1245–1345: Lunch \n1345–1545: Session II — MAHASAGAR for Development Cooperation in the Global South\nChair: Amb. Rajiv Bhatia\, Distinguished Fellow\, Gateway House \n\nRear Admiral Y. N. Jayarathna – “SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: A Concept in Need of Perpetual Changes”\nDr. Aly Shameem\, Maldives National University – “Prospects for the Maldives for Improved Security and Trade Relations through the Vision of MAHASAGAR”\nDr. Malshini Senaratne\, University of Seychelles – “Small States with Big Oceans: Seychelles’ Blue Economy Model”\nDr. Hiacinter Burchard Rwechungura\, Dares Salaam Maritime Institute – “Consolidating Maritime Partnerships: India and Tanzania as Development Partners in the Global South”\nDr. Abhishek Mishra\, Associate Fellow\, MP-IDSA – “Resilience\, Energy and Maritime Security in Mozambique”\n\n1545–1600: Tea \n1600–1800: Session III — Reconnecting History: Cultural Diplomacy in South Asia [Watch Video]\nChair: Amb. Veena Sikri\, Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh \n\nAmb. K. Nandini Singla\, Director General\, ICCR – “Cultural Diplomacy in India’s Foreign Policy”\nDr. Sandagomi Coperahewa\, University of Colombo – “Tagore’s Vision of India–Sri Lanka Cultural Dialogue”\nDr. Niloy Ranjan Biswas\, Dhaka University – “Reconnecting History: Cultural Diplomacy and the Global South”\nDr. Gaurav Bhattarai\, Tribhuvan University – “Nepal’s Cultural Ties with India through Transit Access and Open Borders”\nDr. Ashok Behuria\, Senior Fellow\, MP-IDSA – “Dharma Diplomacy: Reclaiming the Mandala in India’s Foreign Policy”\n\nDay Two: Wednesday\, 25 February 2026 [Watch Video]\n0900–0930: Registration and Tea \n0930–1130: Session IV — Addressing Non-Traditional Security Challenges\nChair: Prof. Sanjay Chaturvedi\, South Asian University \n\nMr. Dammu Ravi\, Former Secretary\, MEA – “Non-Traditional Security Issues” (Online)\nDr. Chido Mutangadura-Yeswa\, Nelson Mandela University – “Climate Sensitive Security Governance”\nMr. Ugyen Dorji\, Royal University of Bhutan – “Urban Freshwater Security in the Eastern Himalayas”\nMr. Kyaw Saw Han\, Independent Researcher – “Common Security Threats between India and Myanmar”\nDr. Uttam K. Sinha\, Senior Fellow\, MP-IDSA – “Food-Energy-Water Nexus”\n\n1130–1330: Session V — Navigating Geopolitical Dynamics in the Extended Region\nChair: Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy\, Director General\, MP-IDSA \n\nDr. Jabin T. Jacob\, Shiv Nadar University – “SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: China in the Way” (Online)\nProf. Shahab Enam Khan\, Jahangirnagar University – “Bangladesh’s Geo-economic Statecraft”\nDr. Juvence F. Ramasy\, University of Toamasina – “Madagascar and Indian Ocean Geopolitics”\nMr. Muhammad Waffa Kharisma\, CSIS Indonesia – “ASEAN–India Cooperation in a Fragmented Indo-Pacific”\nMr. Amara Thiha\, Stimson Center – “Myanmar’s Coastal Frontier and Indian Ocean Security”\n\n1330–1430: Lunch \n1430–1630: Session VI — Strengthening Regional Institutions\nChair: Amb. Riva Ganguly Das\, Former Secretary (East)\, MEA \n\nVice Admiral S.N. Ghormade – “Colombo Security Conclave”\nProf. Sanjay Chaturvedi – “Indian Ocean Regionalism at a Crossroads”\nDr. Athaulla Ahmed Rasheed – “Role of Small States in Indian Ocean Institutions”\nMs. Bineswaree Bolaky – “Linking MAHASAGAR to Africa”\nDr. Loitongbam Bishwanjit Singh – “Relooking BIMSTEC”\n\n1630–1645: Valedictory Session \n\nChair: Group Captain (Dr.) Ajey Lele\, Deputy Director General\, MP-IDSA\nVote of Thanks: Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik\, Research Fellow & Conference Coordinator\, MP-IDSA\n\n\nDownload Programme {PDF}\n\n\nBooklet\n \n\n\nTeam\n\nDr. Smruti S. Pattanaik\, Research Fellow | smrutispattanaik[at]gmail[dot]com | +91 98109 91723\nMs Sneha M\, Research Analyst | msneha.mpidsa[at]gov[dot]in | +91 9740948298\nDr. Shayesta Ahmed\, Research Analyst | shayesta.mpidsa[at]nic[dot]in | +91 78271 10497\nDr. Hirak Jyoti Das\, Research Analyst | rahjd.mpidsa[at]gov[dot]in | 91 97173 02976\n\n\n\nContact Us\nConference Coordinator\nEmail: sac2026.mpidsa[at]gmail[dot]com \nConference Cell\nEmail: cc.idsa[at]nic[dot]in
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