ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

There are many assumptions connected with the term and practice of „Community Empowerment‟ which make both concept and application problematic, confusing and potentially meaningless. These include assumptions that:

There is an existing and collective understanding of what „empowerment‟ means Individual empowerment is the same as community empowerment

„Empowerment‟ is a task rather than an integral part of how we work (in empowering ways) and what happens as a result (empowerment)

If communities cooperate with public agencies, then public sector demands and targets will be met

Communities are homogeneous and that anything to do with „community‟ is inherently good

Community empowerment is a threat to representative democracy

Research indicates that a lack of empowering approaches in the past may have left a legacy of people, and communities, feeling: disillusioned, cynical, „apathetic‟, disinterested, angry, confrontational and over-consulted.

Staff working in both public and voluntary sectors often face this reality – and, whilst focusing on priorities around community empowerment, it can be helpful to remember how easy it is for people to feel disempowered and how engagement can take place in ways which are „more empowering‟ than others

Community empowerment is high on the current policy agenda. The Department for Communities and Local Government is leading the drive to “enable more people to play an active role in the decisions that affect their communities”. It produced a Community Empowerment Action Plan in 2007 to outline its own plans, and the new Community Empowerment White Paper will set out cross-Government commitments.

But what does „community empowerment‟ really mean? What does it look like? What does it achieve? How will we know if we‟re contributing to it?

Practical mechanisms are being introduced which it is hoped will contribute to community empowerment, such as citizens‟ juries, community kitties and local charters. But we also need a comprehensive understanding of what community empowerment looks and feels like.

This short guide is designed to help you to get to grips with what is meant by community empowerment. It takes the sometimes vague concept of „community empowerment‟ and breaks it down into five clear interlinked dimensions. It describes the processes and outcomes of each, and provides examples of how you can use the dimensions to ensure your work is empowering.

ABOUT MYSORE CITY

Mysore (or Mysuru) is the third largest city in the state of Karnataka, India, which served as the capital city of Mysore Princely Kingdom (Kingdom of Mysore) for nearly six centuries, from 1399 until 1947. Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of the state capital Bangalore, it is spread across an area of 128.42 km2 (50 sq mi). According to the provisional results of the

2011 national census of India, the population of Mysore is 887,446; of which male and female are 443,813 and 443,633 respectively. The total population of the urban agglomeration (UA) is 920,550. Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division.

The Kingdom of Mysore was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, except for a brief period in the late 18th century whenHyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were in power. Patrons of art and culture, the Wodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city. The cultural ambience and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka.

Mysore is noted for its palaces, including the Mysore Palace, and for the festivities that take place during the Dasarafestival when the city receives a large number of tourists. It lends its name to the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak, the Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the garment known as the Mysore silk saree. Tourism is the major industry, while information technology has emerged as a major employer alongside the traditional industries. Mysore depends mainly on rail and bus transport for inter-city connections. It also has an Airport serving the city, also known as Mandakalli Airport. The city was the location of the first private radio station in India. Mysore houses Mysore University, which has produced several notable authors, particularly in the field ofKannada literature. Cricket is the most popular sport in the city, however it has many other sport facilities.

CONFERENCE THEMES

Conference invites original, unpublished research papers from Academicians and Industry on Community Empowerment from the following areas

Regenerating Community Empowerment in present era

Community Empowerment and Productive Welfare

Language and Community Empowerment

Community Empowerment and Economic Development

Technology and Community Empowerment

Human & Social Capital Development and Community Empowerment

Ethics and Human Mindset and Community Empowerment

Reservation for Backward Classes & Women

NGO‟s and Community Empowerment

SHGs and Community Empowerment

Entrepreneurship and Community Empowerment

Banking and Community Empowerment

Cultural Diversity and Community Empowerment

Poverty Reduction and Community Empowerment

Environmental Issues and Community Empowerment

Education / Management and Community Empowerment

Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Empowerment

Human Empowerment Issues

Health & Well Being and Community Empowerment

Human Resource Management and Community Empowerment

Other Community Empowerment related aspects, etc.,

PUBLICATION

Selected papers would be published by International Publisher with ISBN. All rights of publication of papers included in the conference shall rest with the Conference Organisers.

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION

The Paper should be original and unpublished work. Full paper with abstract should be submitted through post or email to

uom2015@jesdrf.com on or before 25th December 2014.

All the Manuscripts should be in English and nearly typed in MS Word with Arial font style, 12 Font Size, 1 line space in A4 size paper.

Abstract maximum of 250 words. Without abstract the paper will be rejected.

The title of the paper, name of the participants, designation, organisation address, telephone number and E-mail for each participant should be mentioned.

Paper should not have more than 2 participants, each participant must register separately.

Both conceptual and empirical research papers are invited. The empirical Research Papers must include a clear indication of the objectives of research, methodology, major findings, and implication and key reference.

All papers will be subject to blind review by the expert committee.

Registration form and DD are to be sent by post on or before 25th December 2014

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be provided on prior request and on payment basis at in and around the conference venue.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for submission of abstract and Full Paper: 25th December 2014

Intimation of Selected Papers for Publication: 5th January 2015

Date of Conference: 27th and 28th February 2015

Paper to be submitted: uom2015@jesdrf.com

Address for Correspondence

ORGANISING SECRETARY, Development Research Foundation No. 37, 18th Cross, 2nd Main, Jayanagar, Mysore - 570014 Karnataka, India. Cell : +919886556059, +8212461000

BEST PAPER AWARD

The organizing Committee has decided to honour the participants of the best research paper award and best paper presenter award in the conference.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration Categories Indian

Participants Foreign

Participants

Faculty / Corporate Rs. 2000 USD 100

Faculty / Corporate with accommodation Rs. 2500 USD 150

Research Scholars Rs. 1000 USD 75

Students Rs. 750 USD 50 *In case of paper publications for Research Scholars and Students have to pay extra Rs. 1000

Participant and co-participant of accepted papers should register and pay the

registration fee for the conference separately. The DD should be drawn in favour of “Organising Secretary, Development Research Foundation, Mysore”, payable at Mysore. No TA and DA will be given to the participants.

Chief Patrons : Prof.K.S.RANGAPPA Hon‟ble Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore

Prof. M.G.KRISHNAN Hon‟ble Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

Patrons : Prof. C.BASAVARAJU Hon‟ble Registrar, University of Mysore, Mysore

Prof. DR.SUJIN JINAHYON President, Naresuan University, Thailand

Dr.H.R.KRISHNAIAH GOWDA Director, Development Research Foundation, Mysore

Chief Advisors : Prof. S.CHANDRAJU Director, University of Mysore, PG Centre, Mandya

Dr.MONTRI KUNPHOOMMARL Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, Naresuan University, Thailand

Dr.RALPH PALLIAM Dept. of Finance, American University of Kuwait

Conference Director : Dr.K.SHIVACHITHAPPA Department of Economics, University of Mysore, PG Centre, Tubinakere Campus, Mandya Cell : +919886363471

Conference Co-ordinator : Prof. APPAJIGOWDA Dept. of Anthropology, KSOU, Mysore

Conference Convener : Dr.K.PUTTARAJU Dept. of History, University of Mysore, PG Centre, Mandya

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr.S.Srikantaswamy, DOS in Environmental Science, University of Mysore, Mysore Prof. M.G.Basavaraja, Director Gandhian Studies, University of Mysore Prof. C.Basavaiah, SV University, Tirupati, AP Prof. J.B.Komaraiah, Banaras Hindu University, UP Prof. Rajamohan Rao, Bharatidasan University, TN Prof. K.K.Bagachi, North Bengal University, WB Prof. Satyandra Kishore Mishra, Vikram University, MP Dr.V.Divyathejomurthy, Nagarjuna University, AP Prof. N.Saraswathi, DOS in History, UOM Prof. P.M.Honakeri, DOS in Economics, KUD, Dharwad Prof. H.R.Uma, DOS in Economics, UOM PG Centre, Mandya Dr.S.Shivanna, DOS in Economics, KSOU, Mysore

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Dr.M.Chowdegowda, Development Research Foundation, Mysore Mr.V.Rajagopal, Development Research Foundation, Mysore Dr.Shivanand Nari, DOS in Economics, KUD, Dharwad Dr. Navitha Thimmaiah, DOS in Economics, UOM Dr. M.S.Ramananda, DOS in Economics, KSOU, Mysore Prof. S.M.Vanamala, DOS in English, UOM PGCM Dr.R.H.Pavithra, DOS in Economics, KSOU, Mysore Dr.R.L.Jagadish, DOS in Polymer Science, UOM PG Centre, Mandya Dr.M.S.Narasimhan, Principal, GFGC, Dandinshivara, Tumkur District Dr.T.R.Leelavathi, Dept. of Economics, GFGC, Tumkur Dr.G.T.Somashekar, DOS in History, UOM Prof.M.V.Dinesh, DOS in Economics, UOM Dr.H.T.Venkateshamurthy, DOS in Kannada, UOM, PG Centre, Mandya Dr.M.Suresh, DOS in Economics, University Evening College, Mysore Dr.T.D.Thimmaiah, Dept. of Economics, FMKMC, Madikeri Prof.K.C.Rudraswamy, Dept. of Economics VFGC, T.Narasipura Prof. Ramachandra, Dept. of Commerce, VFGC, T.Narasipura Dr.K.S.Veerendrakumara, DOS in Economics, KSOU, Mysore Prof. M.Krishnamurthy, Dept. of Commerce, VFGC, Mysore Dr.Y.S.Hanumantharaya, Principal, GFGC, Hanagodu Dr.M.S.Mahadevaswamy, GFGC, Hanagodu Prof. Prasad, Dept. of Economics, GFGC, Hullahalli Dr.M.Madhumathi, Dept. of Economics, Maharani‟s College for Women, Bangalore Prof. H.P.Veerabhadraswamy, Siddaganga Women‟s College, Tumkur Dr.S.K.Bhuvanendra, GFGC, Holenarasipura Dr.Shankar Naranappa, DOS in Political Science, KSOU, Mysore Prof. N.K.Prabhamani, Dept. of Commerce, VFGC, Pandavapura Dr.G.H.Nagaraja, DOS in Pol. Science, Maharaja‟s College, Mysore Dr.Sreekanta, DOS in History, Maharaja‟s College, Mysore Dr.Krishnappa Madivala, GFGC, Kushalnagar Dr.K.Chennakrishnaiah, Dept. of Education, Shankaregowda B.Ed., College, Mandya Prof. Chiranth, Department of Management, VTU Regional Centre, Mysore Prof. Sujatha Munukoti, Dept. of Management, Mahajana‟s College, Mysore Dr. Krishna Hombal, Dept. of Political Science, UOM, Mysore Dr.S.S.Janhavi, Dept. of Law, KSOU, Mysore