PAPER PRESENTATION

The International conference on Innovative Strategies for Competitiveness and Sustainability in Global Business Environments (ISCSGBE) was organized at the Ansal University campus on 26th - 27th March, 2015. More than 35 Research Papers were presented at the Conference. Mr. Ravi Dutt, Assistant Professor, from the department of Applied Science and Humanities of Dronacharya Collage of Engineering, Gurgaon presented a paper titled “Role of Financial Inclusion in Socio - Economic Development in Rural India”.

Dr. C. Baxi from MDI was the Chief Guest for the event. Panel Discussions were organized on the themes ‘Innovative Strategies In Challenging Business Environment’ on the first day, and on ‘Sustainability In Business Strategies: Is It Real?’ on the second day of the Conference. Several academicians and industry experts deliberated on the theme-related issues.

The objective of the conference was to provide a platform to Academicians, Researchers and Professionals to discuss various perspectives of market growth and economic development.

Mr. Ravi Dutt in his paper, revealed the study that financial inclusion provides an opportunity to small firms, farmers and low-wage earners to break out of the poverty trap both through lowering the risk of exploitation as well as improving their education and employment opportunities. It is proven fact that financial inclusion & financial literacy is an effective way for “Poverty Alleviation”. Poverty continues to dominate socio - economic development in India over the last six decades; financial inclusion enables improved and better sustainable economic and social development of the country.

Dr. A. K. Balyan, MD & CEO, Petronet LNG was Chief Guest of the Valedictory Function of the Conference.This conference aimed at examining innovations, competitiveness and sifts in business strategies with a regional and global perspective.