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ustainable Development is the concept that appeared for the first time in 1987 , warning us
of the negative environment consequences of economic growth and globalization. Many of

Sthe challenges facing mankind such as climate change, water scarcity, inequality and hunger
can only be resloved at a global level by promoting Sustainabale Development. To get a deep insight
regarding the same a National Conference on "Sustainable Development: Perspectives, Achievements

and Challenges" was jointly organized by the Department of Accountancy, Economics and Political
Science.
The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Guest Dr. Umesh Mundlye an environmentalist,
Principal Dr. Vijay Dabholkar, Convener C. A. Gurdeep Singh and co-convener Mr. Dhananjay Channale
Dr. Vijay Dabholkar, in his address, welcomed all the delegates and participants. He also mentioned

that it is the need of the hour to protect our environment for sustainable development, and for this

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON purpose, we all can contribute by acting in a wise manner. His views on sustainable development were
immensely significant and added new insights to the subject. Co-convener, Mr. Dhananjay Channale, in
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES, his address, explained the objectives behind organizing the conference and the problems our world is

ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES facing today, with respect to sustainable development.
Dr. Umesh Mundlye, elaborated the work that he has done so far in water shed management projects in
Maharashtra and his involvement in various government projects for the protection and the conservation
of environment. He also explained how we can address the present environmental challenges by

conventional ideas and means, for which, we need to be observant enough to listen to the signs of
environment so as to act accordingly. Chief Guest’s address was followed by the release of conference
proceedings by Dr. Umesh Mundlye, Dr. Vijay Dabholkar, C. A. Gurdeep Singh, Mr. Dhananjay Channale,

and Vice-Principals.
Fifty-five participants had registered for the conference from Mumbai University, Goa University,
Amaravati University, IIM Ahmedabad.
The First Technical Session was chaired by Principal Dr. T. P. Ghule. 12 research papers were presented
during this session. Dr. T. P. Ghule read brief report of the session and gave valuable inputs to the

participants. This session was followed by lunch.
The Second technical Session was chaired by Principal Dr. Kinnarry Thakkar. 10 papers were presented
during this session. This session was followed by the valedictory function.

The Chief Guest for valedictory function was former college Principal Dr. Bina Punjabi. She appreciated
the efforts taken by the Principal, and the organizing team to make the conference successful and
gave her inputs on Sustainable Development. Dr. Kinnarry Thakkar shared her views on sustainable
development. Principal Dr. Vijay Dabholkar also appreciated and congratulated the participants and the
organizing team for managing and organizing this conference well. To end the sessions, Mr. Dhananjay

Channale, Co-convener read the report of the conference and thanked all the participants who had
come from across the country. The participants also shared their experiences of the conference and
thanked the college for organizing the event. The participation certificates were then distributed to all

the participants. The session ended along with the National Anthem.

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