International Conference on Changing Dynamics of India’s Narrative Diplomacy
Dates: 25 – 26 February 2026
Conference Venue: C Block, Auditorium, SGT University, Gurgaon-Badli Road,
Chandu, Budhera, Gurugram, Haryana 122505
Conference Mode: In-Person/Offline
Organized by: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts,
SGT University, Gurgaon-Badli Road Chandu, Budhera, Gurugram, Haryana 122505
Partner Organisation: Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), Sapru House,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, India
Sponcered by: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, India
About the Conference
Aligned with India’s Track-II Diplomacy, International Conference on
“Changing Dynamics of India Narrative Diplomacy” will serve as a platform for
dialogue among policymakers, diplomats, scholars, cultural practitioners, and media
professionals, fostering collaborative strategies to advance India’s soft power and
narrative influence.
Welcome to SGT University
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, commonly called SGT University, is a Top/Best University in Gurgaon, Haryana & Delhi NCR. Spread across a lush 70-acre campus on the outskirts of Gurugram, Haryana, the University received UGC-NAAC A+ accreditation as a centre of academic excellence, innovation, and social impact—a place where ideas are cultivated to transform communities, shape narratives, and empower future generations.
With 19 faculties offering a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, SGT has carved a distinguished space in Indian higher education. It is not only contributing to cutting-edge technology and healthcare but also leading discourse in diplomacy, governance, culture, and human development through its Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts.
With an h-index of 51, the University’s commitment to advancing human knowledge is reflected in its pioneering Centres of Excellence, such as the NRSC (National Reference Simulation Centre), CCSP (Centre for Cosmology Science & Popularization), CEAPS (Centre of Excellence for Andragogical and Pedagogical Sciences), and others that actively promote innovation, pedagogy, and nation-building. These initiatives underscore SGT’s vision of integrating sciences, humanities, and social impact into a comprehensive model of education.
SGT’s global standing has been recognized with prestigious accolades including the “Diamond Rating” from QS I-GAUGE and a Diamond Band Ranking in Mental Health & Well-being by R World Institutional Ranking. On the research front, the University has produced more than 6,000 publications, 23,000+ citations, and an h-index of 51, reflecting its scholarly influence and international reach. Its strong IPR ecosystem, rising extramural grants (₹1.7 Cr. in 2023 to ₹6 Cr. in 2025), and seed funding exceeding ₹1 crore demonstrate an environment where both scientific innovation and critical social research are equally encouraged.
About Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts (FHSL) at SGT University is a vibrant hub of interdisciplinary learning, intellectual inquiry, and creative expression. It offers a wide spectrum of cutting-edge programs including B.A. (Hons./Hons. with Research) in Liberal Arts, English, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, History and Sociology, along with M.A. and Ph.D. in English.
Our curriculum, fully aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, is dynamic, research-driven, and future-ready, designed to nurture critical thinking, creativity, analytical decision-making, and experiential learning. With innovative pedagogy, internationally trained faculty, and personalized mentorship, students gain exposure through workshops, cultural forums, and interdisciplinary collaborations that enrich both scholarship and personal growth.
The Faculty’s strong industry and think-tank partnerships provide students with global perspectives, internships, placements, and study-abroad opportunities, preparing them for impactful careers in public policy, governance, diplomacy, consultancy, economics, creative industries, literature, and translation.
Through distinguished speaker series, international conferences, seminars, and roundtables, FHSL connects academia with the real world, empowering students to think critically, communicate effectively, and drive positive social change.
Conference Tracks
- Technical Session 1: India’s Narrative Diplomacy: Theory and Praxis
- Technical Session 2: Narrative Diplomacy of Different Countries
- Technical Session 3: Narratives of Democracy and Development
- Technical Session 4: Bollywood and the Impact of Indian Cinema
- Technical Session 5: Indology and the Indian Knowledge System
- Technical Session 6: Buddhist Heritage and Spiritual Diplomacy
- Technical Session 7: Digital Storytelling and Social Media Diplomacy
- Technical Session 8: Food Diplomacy
- Technical Session 9: Diplomacy through Diaspora
- Technical Session 10: Challenges and Prospects of Narrative Diplomacy