DYUTI 2027

The 2027 DYUTI National Conference, themed "Social Work for Sustainable Development: Empowering Communities through Innovation, Inclusion, and Partnership," brings together academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and development professionals to deliberate on innovative and collaborative approaches for sustainable development. Aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its vision of "Leaving No One Behind," the conference highlights the vital role of social work in promoting social justice, inclusive development, community empowerment, and sustainable solutions. Through scholarly dialogue and knowledge exchange, DYUTI 2027 aims to strengthen partnerships and advance resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities.

About DYUTI
DYUTI — Developmental Yearnings for a United and Transformed India
Rajagiri with its vision of ‘becoming a centre of excellence in learning for enriching and fulfilling LIFE’ has been regularly providing an annual forum for deliberations on vital issues of development from a Rights perspective. This annual series of deliberation (started in 1998) is named DYUTI meaning ‘Spark of Life’. DYUTI 2027 is the 26th in its series.

Background
The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations marked a global commitment to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through integrated social, economic, and environmental action. However, recent global reports indicate that progress has slowed due to climate change, widening inequalities, economic uncertainties, conflicts, and public health challenges, emphasizing the need for renewed collaboration and innovative, community-driven solutions.

In India, while notable progress has been made towards several SDGs, challenges such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, climate vulnerability, gender disparities, environmental degradation, and unequal access to quality education, healthcare, and social protection continue to hinder inclusive development. Addressing these complex issues requires coordinated efforts among governments, academia, civil society, communities, industry, development professionals and social entrepreneurs.

Social work plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable development through advocacy, community engagement, policy action, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. DYUTI 2027 seeks to provide a platform for sharing innovative practices, indigenous knowledge, research, and partnerships that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals while strengthening resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities.