International Conference • 50 Years of Excellence

Golden Jubilee Celebration of
Social Work Education (1976–2026)

Theme: Social Work for Sustainable Rural Transformation: Integrating Communities, Values and Innovation

Dates: December 10th – 12th, 2026

Organised by: CSRD-ISWR, Ahilyanagar

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Flagship Milestone Events

Celebrating 50 Years • Special Events 2026

Explore our major Golden Jubilee highlights marking five decades of academic distinction, community leadership, and professional social work transformation.

2026

National Conference

Academic Gathering

A national academic gathering bringing together social work educators, researchers, practitioners, students, policymakers and development professionals.

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50 YEARS

Alumni Summit

“50 Years of Change Makers”

Celebrating and recognizing distinguished alumni worldwide who have contributed to social work, rural development, and community transformation.

MSW • 2026

Convocation 2026

Celebrating Graduates

A special convocation ceremony celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 MSW batch and honouring their professional journey.

Background & Legacy

50 Years of Postgraduate Education in Social Work with Rural Development

The CSRD Institute of Social Work & Research (CSRD-ISWR), Ahilyanagar (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), is one of the pioneering social work institutes in India. Established with a vision of integrating education with community development.

50+

Years of Legacy

500-700

Expected Delegates

Theme Rationale

Sustainable Rural Transformation

Addressing complex rural challenges through community resilience, social innovation, and ethical leadership by integrating:

Communities • Values • Innovation

Academic Sessions

Plenary Themes & Conference Tracks

Proposed Plenary Themes

Plenary I
The Future of Rural India: Challenges and Opportunities
Plenary II
Social Work Education after 50 Years: Reimagining Professional Practice
Plenary III
Spirituality, Ethics and Human Values in Social Work
Plenary IV
Innovation, Technology and Rural Development

14 Conference Tracks

Track 1: Rural Development Policies and Community Transformation

Track 2: Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Communities

Track 3: Spirituality, Ethics and Values in Social Work

Track 4: Social Innovation and Rural Entrepreneurship

Track 5: Gender and Development : Women Leadership, SHGs and Inclusive Development

Track 6: Agriculture, Livelihoods and Food Security

Track 7: Water Governance and Natural Resource Management

Travel & Accessibility Guide

How to Find Venue

CSRD Institute of Social Work & Research (CSRD-ISWR), Station Road, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra - 414001

Travel Distances & Average Fares

Comprehensive guide for reaching Ahilyanagar from major airports, railway stations, and local transit hubs.

Transit Hub	Approx. Distance	Average One-Way Fare & Options
Shirdi Airport	~85 km	Bus: ₹200–400 / Cab: ₹1,500–2,200
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Airport	120 km	Bus: ₹250–450 / Cab: ₹1,800–2,500
Pune Airport (PNQ)	~115–125 km	Bus + Local: ₹350 / Cab: ₹2,300–3,500
Mumbai Airport (BOM)	~258 km	Train / Bus: ₹500–1,200 / Cab: ₹4,500–6,000
Pune Railway Station	~120–145 km	Train/Bus: ₹250–500 / Cab: ₹2,300–3,500
Ahilyanagar Railway Station	~2–3 km	Auto-rickshaw: ₹30–50
Tarakpur Bus Stand	~2 km	Auto-rickshaw: ₹30–50
Maliwada Bus Stand	~1–1.5 km	Auto-rickshaw: ₹10–20

Cultural & Heritage Excursions

Nearby Tourist Attractions

Explore historical monuments, spiritual sanctuaries, and UNESCO World Heritage wonders around Ahilyanagar during your conference visit.

~85 km from Venue

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Spiritual Destination

One of India's most revered spiritual shrines dedicated to Shri Sai Baba.

~35 km from Venue

Shani Shingnapur

Unique Heritage Village

Famous worldwide for its open-air shrine dedicated to Lord Shani.

~4 km from Venue

Ahmednagar Fort & Chand Bibi Palace

Medieval History & Architecture

Magnificent stone fort and iconic Salabat Khan Tomb overlooking the city.

~125 km from Venue

Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage)

Ancient Rock-Cut Architecture

Breathtaking rock-cut Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cave temples.

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