Conference | Youth, Power and Democratic Renewal in 21st Century | Marwadi University Rajkot | 27th & 28th Feb 2026
Conference | Youth, Power and Democratic Renewal in 21st Century | Marwadi University Rajkot | 27th & 28th Feb 2026
Organized by:
Marwadi University | Centre for Youth Policy | Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung India
About Marwadi University:
- Premier private institution in Rajkot, Gujarat.
- Accredited with NAAC A+ and ranked among India’s top universities.
- Offers diverse UG, PG, and doctoral programs.
- Hosts students from 50+ countries with strong industry-academic partnerships.
About Faculty of Law:
- Recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Offers B.A. (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B (Hons.), B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, Ph.D., and Diploma in IPR.
- Focused on shaping future lawmakers, analysts, and leaders.
About Centre for Youth Policy (CYP):
- Independent think tank advancing youth-centric public policy and civic innovation.
- Focus on research, advocacy, and capacity-building in the Global South.
- Collaborates with universities, policymakers, and civil society to translate research into actionable policy.
About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) India:
- German political foundation promoting democracy, rule of law, and international cooperation.
- Active in India for decades, supporting governance, constitutionalism, federalism, and youth participation.
- Works with universities, think tanks, and civil society for long-term democratic resilience.
About the Conference:
Young people across the globe are reshaping democracy through climate action, social justice movements, digital activism, and demands for institutional reform. Yet, despite their growing engagement, youth remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces.
The Youth & Democracy Conference seeks to address this gap by creating an interdisciplinary platform for research, dialogue, and policy-oriented discussion. The aim is to strengthen youth representation, participation, and democratic renewal with a special focus on the Global South.
Mission:
- Bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy implementation in youth democratic participation.
- Provide international perspectives on youth political engagement.
- Connect researchers, policymakers, and youth organizations worldwide.
Focus Areas:
- Youth political participation across democracies
- Innovative models of youth representation in governance
- Digital democracy and civic engagement
- Intergenerational dialogue and policy transfer
Sessions & Themes:
Democratic Participation & Representation
- Age thresholds in candidacy and voting
- Youth quotas and democratic trade-offs
- Barriers: finance, caste, gender, access
- Electoral trust among first-time voters
Civic Tech, Media & Digital Public Sphere
- Social media and youth mobilization
- Algorithmic bias and platform governance
- Civic technology for voter outreach
- Disinformation and democratic resilience
Comparative & Global Perspectives
- Youth-led movements in the Global South
- UN and multilateral youth forums
- Democratic backsliding and youth resistance
- Diaspora and transnational participation
Institutions, Education & State Capacity
- Civic education and political culture
- Youth councils and participatory innovation
- Youth-responsive public administration
- Public service as a career pathway
Who Can Participate?
- Researchers and academics
- Students and early-career scholars
- Policymakers and government officials
- Civil society and NGO leaders
- Youth-led organizations
- Journalists, technologists, and civic practitioners
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstracts: 300–500 words, 3–5 keywords, title ≤20 words (UPPER CASE), text ≤200 words.
- Papers: ≤3500 words (including references), Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, APA 7th edition citation.
- Papers must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Submit in MS Word (.doc/.docx) format only.
Organizing Committee:
- Chief Patron: Dhruv Marwadi (Honourable Trustee, MU)
- Patron: Prof. (Dr) Rajendrasinh Jadeja (Provost, MU), Mr. Naresh Jadeja (Executive Registrar, MU), Dr. Adrian Hack (Head, KAS India)
- Conference Chair: Mr. Sudhanshu Kaushik (Centre for Youth Policy)
- Conveners: Prof. (Dr.) Ishita Chatterjee, Mr. Prantik Basak, Ms. Gurnoor Kaur Mutreja, Mr. Dev Vyas, Ms. Yashika Bhardwaj
Contact Details:
- Mr. Prantik Basak: prantik.basak@marwadieducation.edu.in
- Mr. Sudhanshu Kaushik: sudhanshu@centreforyouthpolicy.org
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