2-Day National Conference on Techno-Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems for Eco-Sensitive Coastal Settlement Planning
Dates: 26th - 27th September 2024

Updates

The Proposed National Conference on "Techno-Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems for Eco-Sensitive Coastal Settlement Planning" organized by SPAV (School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada) and ITPI (Institute of Town Planners, India), aims to integrate modern technology with ancient wisdom for coastal zone management. It will address sustainable coastal development by blending traditional methodologies like Vastu Shastra and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with digital mapping, GIS and early warning systems. The event will focus on ecological balance, resource sustainability and climate resilience featuring discussions on restoring traditional methods for disaster preparedness and sustainable livelihoods. Participants will explore the synergy between technology and traditional wisdom through case studies and collaborative discussions.

Conference Themes

Theme 1 : Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Traditional Knowledge in Coastal Area Planning
  • Reviving Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems
  • Technological Innovations in Coastal Settlement Planning
  • Sustainable Resource Management
Theme 2 : Disaster Mitigation and Resilience through Techno-Traditional Approaches
  • Indigenous perspectives on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Early Warning Systems and Remote Sensing
  • Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Resilience
  • Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer

Important Dates

Submission opens on

On-Spot Registration starts on 26th September from 8.30 to 9.15 AM.

Last Date for submission of Abstract

16th July 2024

Notification of Acceptance of Abstract

21st July 2024

Last Date for Submission of Full Paper

05th August 2024

Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper

12th August 2024

Registration Deadline

23rd September 2024

Conference Date

26th & 27th September 2024

Poster Presentation
To be placed in venue
Presentation
Presentation time will be 15 minutes
Proceedings
All accepted papers and posters will be published in the conference proceedings
Venue
School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada
Fee
Category     Regular         On - Spot 
Delegate    1500 INR       2000 INR 
Student     1000 INR      1000 INR
Organized by
School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada - SPAV
Institute of Town Planners, India - ITPI