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India Rural Colloquy 26 India Rural Colloquy 26 Register Now
3 August 2026 BHOPAL

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Theme
Rural Renaissance in Madhya Pradesh
Advancing Equity, Prosperity and Locality-Led Transformation

Venue: TBD

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Programme

Bhopal Schedule

Draft programme — session times and a few speakers are still being confirmed.

Time TBA
Welcome and Opening Ceremony
  • Dr. K. Ravichandran, IIFM
  • Aliva Das, TRI
Time TBA
Why Habitat Matters for Safety, Climate & Gender
  • Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) (TBC)
  • Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, GoMP
  • Nirmala Bhuriya, Hon'ble Minister, Women and Child Development, GoMP
Time TBA
Spotlight Session – Climate Resilient Habitats
  • Janak Palta McGilligan, Padma Shri Awardee
Time TBA
How Rural Habitat Shapes Belonging, Safety & Resilience
  • Rashmi Arun Shami, Additional Chief Secretary, GoMP
  • Dr. Kailasa Rao M, School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
  • Debraj Bhattacharya, Azim Premji University
  • Yogesh Kumar, Samarthan
  • J.N Kansotiya, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home Affairs, GoMP (TBC)
Time TBA
Valedictory Session

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