About the INSTITUTE

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology was established in 1961 as one of the RECs for imparting technical education in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. In the year 1983-84 the Undergraduate programmes in Electronics Engineering was introduced and in the year 1988-89 the UG programmes in Computer Engineering and Production Engineering was started. In the year 1995-96, UG programme in Chemical Engineering was introduced. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, the Central Government on the advice of the University Grants Commission, has declared the Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering & Technology (SVREC), Surat to Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat with status of “Deemed University” with effect from 4th December 2002. The Institute has been granted the status of ‘Institute of National Importance’ w.e.f. Aug. 15, 2007. At present, the Institute is offering Six UG Programmes, Eighteen PG Programmes and Three M.Sc. Five Years Integrated Programme including doctoral programme in all above branches.

About the Conference

The conference attempts to provide the platform for bringing out the gender-related vital issues in society. Sustainable development is focused on pursuing gender equality in all aspects. This includes ending gender disparities, eliminating violence against women and girls' lives, eliminating early and forced marriage, and securing equal participation and opportunities among all genders. It is essential for economic prosperity. The conference aims at sustainable development goals (SDGs) and gender equity. The main targets of the conference are SDGs 3, 4, 5 & 10.

Following are the details:

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sustainable_Development_Goal_targets_and_indicators)

The conference aims to provide a platform for exchanging fruitful ideas to address the critical issues impacting development and gender equality. The solution for acceptance and equal treatment of women/LGBT at the workplace and sensitization of children and adults towards equity and empowerment will be explored during the event. Sustainability can be achieved by synergistic associations and collaboration of all humans.

Tracks for conference: Gender roles in:

• Academics, Society, Science and Technology,

• Administration, Media, Literature, Culture,

• Technical Education, Humanities,

• Arts and Social Sciences, Medicines,

• Nutrition and Armed Forces, Industries and Corporate

• Higher Education and Secondary Education

• Creative Writing and Liberal Arts

• Mass Communication, Literature and Music

• Engineers, Scientists, Teachers, Academic Professionals, Entrepreneurs

• Gender and Pandemic

• Sustainable development and gender

• Equality for all

• Law, legislative frame work for women/LGBTQ+

• Labor laws, Social transformation

• Sociology/Gender studies

**Any other domain related to the conference, society or gender and sustainable development.

* Participation is also invited for panel session on psychological aspects of empowerment and leadership, victimization, exclusion and social problems.