The Department of Social Work at Assam Don Bosco University organised the conference in collaboration with the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India. The event features the theme “From Welfare to Wellbeing: Reimagining Social Work Practice for Viksit Bharat @2047,” bringing together over 300 delegates.
During the inaugural address, Governor Shri Acharya stated that "the true measure of a nation's progress lies in ensuring dignity, equal opportunities and self-reliance for its most vulnerable citizens." He emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and stressed moving from welfare assistance to empowerment.
The Governor pointed to key areas for social intervention, such as empowering tribal and remote communities, education and healthcare in tea garden areas, women and children's safety, preventing drug abuse, mental health awareness, environmental protection, and rehabilitating disaster-affected families.
The opening ceremony featured Lifetime Achievement Awards presented to six personalities: Prof. M. N. Parmar, Prof. Sonia P. Deuri, Prof. Supriya Pattanaik, Prof. Vishanthie Sewpaul, Dr. Reshma Dixit, and Ms. Liinai Margaret. Attendees also witnessed the release of the Conference Abstract Book, Souvenir, and Standards of Care for the Ethical Use of Technology in Social Work Education and Practice in India.
This is according to a press release issued by Lok Bhavan Assam on November 4, 2026.
