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
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Technical Session 1:
India’s Narrative Diplomacy: Theory and Praxis
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Technical Session 2:
Narrative Diplomacy of Different Countries
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Technical Session 3:
Narratives of Democracy and Development
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Technical Session 4:
Bollywood and the Impact of Indian Cinema
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Technical Session 5:
Indology and the Indian Knowledge System
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Technical Session 6:
Buddhist Heritage and Spiritual Diplomacy
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Technical Session 7:
Digital Storytelling and Social Media Diplomacy
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Technical Session 8:
Food Diplomacy
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Technical Session 9:
Diplomacy through Diaspora
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Technical Session 10:
Challenges and Prospects of Narrative Diplomacy