110 Maryland Ave., NE, Suite 508 Washington, DC 20002 1-202-688-1947 info@usindiapolicy.org www.usindiapolicy.org USIPI - NRI Delegation to India January, 2014 Overview: The NRI delegation is a mechanism to bers of parliament, senior bureaucrats, sibility and quality. There will be many achieve the s academics and key advisors at national opportunities to observe the economic (USIPI) objectives to engage policy mak- and state governments. The delegation and social activities of the communi- ers and the civil society with each other. will interact with common people to ties across India. The USIPI encourages The delegation will visit the Capital of understand their daily life situations at young adults to avail this opportunity to India, and selected states and their place of living and work sites. The enhance their knowledge base, espe- will have a number of opportunities to delegation visits to institutions of higher cially about the increasing Indian and interact with political leadership such learning will expand the understanding American business and professional cabinet ministers, chief ministers, mem- of the depth of the problems of acces- cooperation. Intended Outcomes: The intended benefits from the delegation visit to India are many and leave lasting impact: 1. Engage policy makers at both central and state levels 2. Interact with bureaucrats who are the backbone of the program implementation 3. Mobilize the academia to prioritize research and analysis on inclusive development 4. Excite the print and television media so as to enable inclusive development a national issue 5. Express solidarity with, and build confidence of the deprived communities 6. Develop a network and support structure in core institutions for USIPI policy work 7. Highlight critical issues facing deprived communities such as Muslims 8. First hand training of the young in policy process and globalization of leadership Delegation Member Profile: USIPI Supporters from Indian Diaspora Those who believe in USIPI vision, mission and objectives from anywhere in the world Indian citizens living in India are encouraged to join Students (18-24 years) are particularly encouraged to join (10 or more students could opt for an independent delegation) USIPI - CRDDP Annual Conference in India January 2014 The members of the NRI Leaders Del- Policy (CRDDP) as part of Annual Con- cal leaders, bureaucrats and academics, egation will also participate in Confer- ference on Inclusive Development Para- both at national and state levels, are ences in and Patna. These digm in India during January 2014. invited to participate in these delibera- conferences are organized by Washing- The objective of these discussions is to tions. The intended outcome of such de- ton D.C. based US-India Policy Institute share the findings to a larger audience of liberations is to shape the framework of (USIPI) and based Centre for the empirical and analytical work under- nation building resulting in the inclusion Research and Debates in Development taken by USIPI and CRDDP. Key politi- of the diverse population in India.
USIPI - CRDDP Annual Conference January 2014 DAY 1: Monday, January 6 Arrival in Informal networking dinner at 6:00 p.m. At the India International Centre 40, Max Mueller Marg, DL 110003 DAY 2: Tuesday, January 7 Panel Discussion...9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Diversity within the Muslims of India: Social and Legal Implications Tagore Hall Jamia Nagar Guests of Honor: Vice Chancellor Justice (Rt) Rajinder Sachar Chief Justice of High Court of Delhi Panel: Prof. T. K. Oommen Dr. Satish Deshpande Dr. Surinder S. Jodhka Dr. Andre Beteille Mr. Syed Shahabuddin Emeritus Member Sachar Committee Emeritus Delhi University Resource Persons: Dr. Azra Razzakh Director Dr. K.R. Narayanan Centre for Dalit and Minorities Studies Delhi University Jawaharlal Nehru University Ex. Member of Parliament President Majlis-e-Mushawarat Dr. Tanveer Fazal Lunch: 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat Jamia Nagar Meet: Key leaders of the Mushawarat Seminar: 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The Wakf (Amendment) Act 2013: Impact on Human Welfare Conference Hall Institute of Objective Studies Zakir Nagar, Jogabai KEYNOTE: Justice (Rt) A. M. Ahmadi Dr. Manzoor Alam Chief Justice The Supreme Court of India Chairman IOS Presentations: Mr. Syed Zameer Pasha CRDDP Dinner Hosted by IOS,
DAY 3: Wednesday, January 8 Inaugural Session...9:00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. How High is Higher Education in India? A Regional Status Report Inaugural REmarks: Sri. Salman Khurshid Cabinet Minister External Affairs Guest of Honor: Sri. Sam Pitroda Advisor to the Prime Minister India Sri. Rahman Khan Cabinet Minister Minority Affairs Guest of Honor: Ms. Lise Grande (invited) UN Resident Coordinator Sri. Shashi Tharoor (invited) Minister of State Ministry of Human Resources Development Abusaleh Shariff Session II... 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Demographic Dividends: Conditions and Mechanisms to achieve them Presided by Sri. Salman Khurshid Presentations: Dr. Amir Ullah Khan President Glocal University Sahranpur Session III... 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Interactive Session: Participating Institutions Best Practices and Constraints in Sustaining Quality in Higher Education Presented by Attaulla Khan Sri. Rahaman Khan Minister Minority Affairs Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat (invited) Chairperson Indian Council of Social Sciences Prof. Amitabh Kundu Chairperson Review of Post-Sachar Programs PRESENTATION: Mr. Attaulla Khan Trustee, Washington D. C
DAY 4: Thursday, January 9 Field Trips in the State of Uttar Pradesh including: Visit to a village and a village school Visit to a Primary Health Center Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband Site Visit of Muzafarnagar with the Legislative Councilor Return to Board Room Meeting Haji Mohammad Iqbal Chancelor The Glocal University Member Legislative Council Uttar Pradesh Dr. Amir Ullah Khan President The Glocal University Sahranpur Uttar Pradesh DAY 5: Friday, January 10 Panel Discussion... 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Indian Ethos: Political and Cultural Diversity in India Conference Room II India International Centre Justice Rajinder Sachar Panel: Ms. Vidya Subramianium Senior Correspondent The Hindu Governance and Hindutva Ms. Farah Naqvi Member National Advisory Council Communal and Targeted Violence Bill Mr. Harsh Mandar Director Center for Equity Studies How excluded are the Muslims of India? Mr. John Dayal Social Activist Resent experiences of the Christians of India Dr. N. C. Saxena Member National Advisory Council How the government treats its minorities? Discriminatory Governance! When, where and how? Dinner Hosted by CRDDP and USIPI India International Centre January 11, Patna, Bihar USIPI CRDDP Organized Conference Inclusive Development Paradigm in Bihar Conference Hall A. N. Sinha Institute, Patna Inaugural Address: Sri. Nitish Kumar Chief Minister of Bihar (Invited) Sri. N.K. Singh Advisor to the Chief Minister Ministry of Welfare, Government of Bihar Minister of Minority Welfare, Government of Bihar Session I...2.30 p.m. Education and Social Diversity in Bihar Washington DC Session II... 4.30 p.m. District Development and Diversity Profile Mr. Syed Zameer Pasha CRDDP Washington DC Dinner Hosted by CRDDP's Centre for Inclusive Development, Patna
Delegation Registration Fee and Cost: (Delegation is Limited to 20 NRI members) Full Package: January 6 to January 10 -Saharanpur-Deoband-Muzaffarnagar $1,400 Single Occupancy $1,200 Double Occupancy Per Person Includes: Delegation Registration for all conferences and meetings Accommodation All meals All local transportations Conference Only Package: January 6 to January 10 -Saharanpur-Deoband-Muzaffarnagar $500 Per Person Includes: Delegation Registration for all conferences and meetings All meals All local transportations Optional Package: January 11 to January 13 -Patna, Bihar- $600 Per Person Includes: Patna Delegation Registration for all conferences and meetings All meals All local transportations Return Air Ticket -Patna- International tickets: Delegates are responsible for their own international tickets. Pre Paid Climate Controlled Taxies are available at the Delhi International Airport. Take a Taxi to 40, Max Mueller Marg,,, DL 110003. Please let us know if you need any help in arranging transportation from airport after your arrival on January 6. We are unable to offer any travel assistance on arrival on any other day. Registration: It is essential that all delegates report and register on Monday, January 6, 2014, preferably before 6:00 p.m. for an informal get together at the India International Center, 40, Max Mueller Marg, Telephone Number: +91-011-24619431 USIPI Contact: Dr. B.L. Joshi - +91-98712-98761 or +91-99717-70711 We are looking forward to your participation. For more information, please call us at 202-688-1947 Rasheed Ahmed: rasheed@usindiapolicy.org 630-290-1024 Nasir Mujawar: nmujawar@gmail.com 678-778-4763 Attaulla Khan: attaulla@usindiapolicy.org 410-903-1157 or email us at info@usindiapolicy.org www.usindiapolicy.org