rural dialogue July 6-7, 2018 Center for Rural Technology-IIT Guwahati A Voice of Transformation

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1 Organiser Co-organiser 1 rural dialogue A Voice of Transformation July 6-7, 2018 Center for Rural Technology-IIT Guwahati

2 Glimpses of Launch of Rural Dialogue With the concept of rural development in view, Innovior formally launched the Rural Dialogues on 5th May, 2018 at India Habitat Center, New Delhi. Secretary General, African Asian Rural Development Organisation H.E. Eng Wassfi Hassan El-Srehin presided as Chief Guest. Mr Neelesh Misra Indian journalist, author, radio storyteller, scriptwriter lyricist most known for his radio show Yaadon Ka IdiotBox on BIG FM He is also the Co-founder-editor of Gaon Connection participated as one of the speakers. The event was an overwhelming success with the participation of national, international delegates, researchers, speakers and partners. A series of dialogues will be organised further to to exchange experiences and good practices on issues related to innovation in rural areas and provide awareness on various potential solutions. 1 st Rural Dialogue 2018 Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas. The need for rural communities to approach development from a wider perspective has created more focus on a broad range of developmental goals rather than merely creating incentive for agriculture or resource based businesses. Education, entrepreneurship, physical infrastructure and social infrastructure all play an important role in developing rural regions. This involves a host of multi-sectorial activities, including the improvement of agriculture, promotion of rural industries, creation of requisite infrastructure and social overheads, as well as establishment of appropriate decentralized structures in order to allow mass participation. To bring this idea and increased participation of people in rural development process, Innovior along with All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG) in association with Centre for Rural Technology- IIT Guwahati is organising the 1st Rural Dialogue The dialogue will bring together leading policy makers, technocrats, village level entrepreneurs, financial institutions, district administration, village panchayats and renowned experts to exchange experiences and good practices on issues related to innovation in rural areas and provide awareness on various potential solutions. It will be a networking platform to discuss how innovation can help rural areas and identify the best possible models for the rural communities. It will also showcase cutting-edge technology, latest innovations, useful and replicable ideas and actions on various aspects of rural development.

3 rural dialogues agenda highlights Raise awareness on innovation and opportunities in livelihood transformation Debate and discuss a potential roadmap for rural development in India Share knowledge between innovators, farmers, industry and policy makers Interaction and exchange of ideas between researchers and stakeholders Identify relevant policies, initiatives and programmes that can support rural areas to benefit from technological change Promote innovative technologies for clean water, waste management, energy, education, agriculture, healthcare and handloom for social and economic empowerment of last mile communities Knowledge and business exchange session Technocrats, innovators & IIT engineers will showcase their innovation on various technologies designed by them 150+ participants and technology innovators Benefits to Participants Through this dialogue adoption of new ideas into action will create entrepreneurial opportunities, new learning practices, and also help to involve more people in rural development initiatives: Provide a platform for networking and exchange of experience, skills and knowledge between local communities and national networks Create a pool of experience from rural communities across Indiato develop a viable business modelfor socio-economic development of rural India; Promote innovative technologies for rural livelihood transformation in India ; Explore partnership opportunities and markets to be pursued for development, commercialization and investment; Identify sectors where innovation would help to create employment in rural areas and analyse methods to transfer knowledge to different target groups; Enable the voice of rural communities to reach decision makers at regional, national and international level; Help people in marginalized communities develop their own skills and initiatives by delivering services or solutions to them; Interact and partner with policy makers, ministries, government and other civil society organizations to implement rural development projects in India. Proposed Participants Technology companies/ businesses Research/ Academic Institutions/ Universities Community Organisations Government agencies Policy-makers/ public policy advocates Non-governmental organizations (NGO) and corporate representatives Village level entrepreneurs/farmers/sarpanchs For Innovators If you are a rural entrepreneur or innovator working for rural livelihood transformation, interested to showcase your innovation or product at the event. Write to us with your innovation details at ruraldialogues@gmail.com

4 Tentative Programme Day 1 July 6, Friday Day 2 July 7, Saturday Time Pre-Dialogue Forum 09:3-10:00 Registration 09:30 10:30 Welcome and registration/ Lighting of Lamp Theme 1 10:30 13:00 Rural innovation to enhance prosperity and well-being 13:00 14:00 Lunch Break Theme 2 14:00 17:00 Creating jobs and economic opportunity through innovation 15:00 15:15 Tea Break Time Pre-Dialogue Forum 09:30-11:30 Rural Entrepreneur Roundtable Discussion 11:00 13:00 Rural Exhibitor Show/posters 13:00 14:00 Lunch Break Theme 3 14:00 15:15 Megatrends & technological change: rural areas as places of opportunity 15:15 15:30 Tea Break Theme 4 15:15 17:15 A. Supporting businesses to innovate B. Rural policy and future governance 17:15-17:30 Closing session Rural Livelihood Transformation

5 Branding Partnership Benefits Officially branded as Associate Partner; Logo placement and branding of your organization in all the publicity avenues (website, publication material, backdrop, other online media publication such as proceedings, etc) Marketing Your company details included on all collaterals used to promote the dialogue. Some of these are: Your logo on all the ers; Brochures and publicity materials; Online/print advertisements; Newsletters; Exclusive blast will be sent to all rural development government agencies, partners, technology providers, research organisations, etc; One-on-one business meetings (pre-planned); Branding and marketing as Associate Partners in press kits, backdrop, banners and website. Publications One/ Half page in the conference booklet for brief on the Associate Partner Clean Water Education Energy Agriculture Waste Management Health Care Be A Part of Rural Dialogue and help rural communities augment their livelihood with optimal application of technology and knowledge transfer

6 About Us Centre for Rural Technology- IIT Guwahati With a commitment to improve the lifestyle and economy of the rural people of the Nation, IIT Guwahati has established the Centre for Rural Technology in The primary role of the Centre is to promote multidisciplinary activities; providing science and technology solutions, capacity building, providing consultancies etc. for the rural sector especially in the North Eastern India. Currently, faculty members are associated with the Centre with expertise in diverse areas such as Economics, Biotechnology, Environmental technology, Food Technology, Mechanical engineering, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Design etc. Along with interdisciplinary Research & Development projects many extension activities are now undertaken by the faculty members. The Centre has also started academic programmes, namely, Ph.D. and M.Tech. (Rural Technology) focussed on need-driven projects. The centre in close collaboration with NGOs, voluntary organizations, R&D institutes, Government programs/ schemes will contribute meaningfully to mitigate the crippling issues like poverty, unemployment, improper water and sanitation, waste management, lack of energy, inadequate agriprocessing etc. Innovior Innovior is a non-profit social enterprise led by passionate entrepreneurs, industrialists, and senior Indian Administrative Service officers supporting in catalysing sustainable development through state-of-theart technology across India for rural livelihood transformation. We have a wide ranging development approach. The prime objective is to create and support meaningful technology through innovative institutions and address some of India s most pressing developmental challenges. Our leadership team works with a network of IIT s, IIM s, multilateral, bilateral agencies and other research institutions to develop a prototype or business model that has proven viability in rural settings and potential for scalability. We have developed innovative technologies for clean water, waste management, energy, education, agriculture and healthcare helping in increasing equitable, affordable, sustainable energy access to achieve social and economic development of the people. All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) AIILSG is a premier institute working towards strengthening and reinforcing urban local governance. For nearly nine decades it has contributed to the principles and practice of urban governance, education, research and capacity building. In all that AIILSG has done, it has taken care to work with a full range of stakeholders grassroots organizations, NGOs, ULBs, state and national governments, international organizations, organizations of the UN, research organizations and universities. Among international agencies, it has been working closely with World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT, USAID, UNESCO, DFID, GIZ, CITYNET and others in carrying out various developmental programmes for enhanced urban development and management. Contact us Rajiv Kumar Dr Siddhartha Singha (Centre for Rural Technology) ruraldialogues@gmail.com siddharthafp@iitg.ernet.in For Speaker/Partnership/Sponsorship Opportunities Write to us at ruraldialogues@gmail.com