1st INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCE
on
PSYCHOLOGY in
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION:
HANDLING PSYCHO-SOCIAL
ISSUES in EDUCATIONAL
SETTING
(accredited by RCI as CRE)
CRE points will be awarded condition to Pre Registration on RCI CRE Portal

18 & 19 April, 2025

Jointly Organized By
School of Liberal Arts, Uttaranchal University
&
Department of Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology and
Research (DCRPR), NIEPVD, Dehradun
in collaboration with
Kasturba Institute of Psychology &
Behavioural Medicine (KIPBM), Greater Noida
About Uttaranchal University
The University came into establishment in 2013, vide Uttaranchal University Act, 2012(Uttarakhand
Act. No. 11 of 2013) as a Private University and is located in Dehradun, the capital city of the Indian state
of Uttarakhand. The Uttaranchal University has been recognized by the University Grants
Commission, Government of India under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956 and other
statutory bodies of the State and the Nation. Its lush green campus is situated on NH-72, Dehradun-
India. The University has been accredited with the prestigious “A+ Grade” by the National Assessment
and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Uttaranchal University has become the rst private University in
the State of Uttarakhand to receive NAACA+ Grade in the rst cycle of Accreditation and this rmly
positions us among the top 5% HEIs of the nation.
Presently, Uttaranchal University is offering more than 100 programs under 12 various schools,
located in a sprawling campus in the heart of Dehradun, and providing the best faculty and facilities to
promote academic excellence. Uttaranchal University has state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities,
a lucrative educational ambience, and diverse culture.

About School of Liberal Arts

School of Liberal Arts was established in 2019 with an aim to provide students with comprehensive
education and 21st century skills to enable them to excel in several careers in business, social sector
and research. Liberal Arts education gives purpose, direction, and value to education and life with
360° personality.
The students nd themselves exposed to ideas and topics that range from social history to human
behaviour, from ancient English Literature to Contemporary Literature with various genres, from
psychology to economics and history. The uniquely tailored programs will carve out the students with
a new approach towards multifarious horizons, methods of enquiry, experiences and abilities that will
help them to build a new world with more empathetic systems around them. SLA believes in sculpting
the character of students as such to make them responsible and the best global citizens.

National Institute for

The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual
the Empowerment of
Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyan an) (NIEPVD) is one of the Nine National Institutes
Disabilities working under the administrative control of the Department of
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwDs), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, and
Government of India. It was established way back in 1943 as the St Dunstan’s Hostel for the War Blinded for
providing rehabilitation services to the soldiers and sailors blinded in the World War II. This Centre was
further upgraded as the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped in 1979 and nally in October 1982, it
was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and acquired the status of an autonomous body.
The NIEPVD is undoubtedly one of the country’s prestigious institutions completing its glorious 78 years of
providing rehabilitation services to the visually impaired persons.
Department of Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology and Research (DCRPR)When it comes to
psychodiagnostics and psychotherapy, the DCRPR offers comprehensive and integrative clinical psychology
services. During the formative years of the National Centre for the Blind (NIEPVD), a committee, comprised of
experts from the Government of India, recommended the establishment of a Crisis Intervention Unit at
NIEPVD, and from there, the Psychology Department was opened for civilians and military personnel with
visual disabilities. The department is responsible for human resource development and is the rst institution
in Uttarakhand to offer RCI-approved courses in clinical and rehabilitation psychology.
 About the Conference
Inclusive education is a key component of promoting educational equity in the society. It is a fundamental aspect of
modern teaching practices, emphasizing the importance of accommodating students with diverse needs and
backgrounds in mainstream classrooms. From psychological perspective, this approach acknowledges the unique
needs of high functioning children with varied neuro-developmental and disability conditions and attempts to
provide them with equal learning and growth opportunities so as to integrate them as functional and worthy
members of society in future. The goal is to foster a positive and inclusive educational environment where all
students feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
The present conference has been envisaged to explore and discuss various psycho-social issues about inclusive
education practices and to foster a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of inclusive setting and
equip participants with the tools necessary to address the emergent issues and concerns effectively.

AIM
The aim of the conference is to share and disseminate ideas, research ndings, innovations, strategies, lacunas in
practice and policy concerns about inclusive education by involving psychologists, educators, mental health
experts, Government o cials and policy makers from diverse elds who may together offer useful insights and
deliberations for developing and promoting an effective and strategically planned inclusion system of education in
the country.

About the Supporting Partners

Kasturba Institute of Psychology Kasturba Society of Psychology Medicine functions as a unit of Kasturba Memorial Society at Greater
& Behavioural Medicine Noida, U.P. Kasturba Society is a Registered Society under the Society Registration Act Govt. of India
(KIPBM), Greater Noida since 2002. The Society works in the eld of Mental Health, Disability and Rehabilitation Sciences. It
provides psychological assessments, interventions and disability certi cation to people in need
through its OPD & IPD services and helps the new aspirants through its training programs. Besides the above, the society also provides community
mental health services and engages promotive mental health awareness initiatives. The society is also registered with the Department of Disability,
Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and also keeps conducting CRE programs in coordination with Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi. The society envisions
to promote psychological well-being in the community and also aims to support clinical exposure and trainings of scholars and students working in
the eld of mental health. The society looks forward to warmly welcome all the delegates of the conference.

Sub Themes of the Conference

Need for Inclusion in Educational Settings
• Inequality & Diversity in Indian Classrooms Integrated Education, Inclusion & Exclusion
• Support Services required for meeting special needs for inclusion in Education settings
• Professional Development & Educator Training for sensitivity for Inclusive teaching Practices
• Inclusion in Higher Education: Current Status & challenges
Psychological & Cognitive functioning of children with Neuro-developmental disorders in
Inclusive educational setting
• Types of Disabilities & range of Learning Problems
• Special needs of children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) in inclusive classroom
• Special needs of children with Learning Disabilities (LD) in inclusive classroom
• Special needs of children with other neuro-developmental disorders in inclusive classroom
Assessment Needs & Challenges for Inclusion of children with Special Needs
• Assessment of Intellectual & Cognitive de cits in children with special needs
• Assessment of Learning problems in children with various disabilities
• Limitations in standardized tests and tools for assessment & screening in present context
• Role of Counsellor, special educator and Clinical psychologists in evaluation and assessment in inclusive educational setting
Psychological concerns and Strategies of management for Inclusive Educational setting
• Techniques and approaches for managing behavioural problems of children with special needs
• Psychological issues of adolescents with special needs in inclusive setting
• Psychological Support Strategies in Inclusive classroom
• Provisions of Assistive Technology for promoting Inclusion
Challenges & Perspective on Inclusive education
•Impact of Inclusive Education to children without special needs
•Challenges faced by teachers & educators in Inclusive Education setting
•Caregivers’ Perspective on Inclusive Education
•Organizational structure & Management’s ideology for conforming to inclusion
Psychological concerns of growing up children and adult population
• Psychological impact of gaming addiction
• Psychological impact of internet and social media addiction
• In uence of Parenting style and home environment
• Personality style and characteristic attributes of youth in current context
Policy Concerns & Implications for Inclusive Education
• Educational provisions in ‘Laws on Disability’ to facilitate inclusion in India & world-wide
• Provisions for Differently abled students in CBSE and ICSE to facilitate Inclusion
• National & International Policy frameworks
• Challenges & Ethical concerns in inclusion
Technology and Mental Health Innovation
• Arti cial Intelligence in inclusive education
• Digital Mental Health: applications, e cacy and Challenge
 STEERING COMMITTEES
Chief Patron Co Chief Patron

Shri Jitender Joshi Ms Ankita Joshi

President, Uttaranchal University Vice- President, Uttaranchal University

PATRON

Prof (Dr) Dharam Buddhi Prof (Dr) Rajesh Bahuguna Prof (Dr) Abhishek Joshi Er Manish Verma
Vice- Chancellor Pro Vice- Chancellor Executive Director Of iciating Director,
Uttaranchal University Uttaranchal University Uttaranchal University NIEPVD, Dehradun

CONVENER
CO-CONVENER CO-CONVENER CO-CONVENER

Prof (Dr) Shravan Kumar Dr Atika Tewari Dr Surender Kumar Dhalwal Dr Pratibha A Singh
Director, School of Liberal Arts Psychologist, Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Head, Director, KIPBM,
DSW, Uttaranchal University & Chairperson, PCC NIEPVD, Dehradun Greater Noida

ORGANIZING SECRETARY TECHNICAL SECRETARY

Dr Abhinav Gaur Dr Reeta Rautela

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
Chairperson, PAC & DIQAC Chairperson, University Cultural Committee

Advisory Committee

Dr. Anand P. Singh Prof Jitendra Mohan Dr U K Sinha Prof Waheeda Khan Dr. Navin Kumar
Head, Department of Professor (Emeritus) Former Head, Department of Professor & Advisor, Department of Psychology,
Psychology & Mental Health, Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology SGT University, Delhi University,
GBU, Greater Noida Panjab University, Chandigarh IHBAS, Delhi Gurugram Delhi

Dr Vinay Singh Dr Anita Sharma Dr Abhilasha Gautam

CEO, Orange Neurosciences, Consultant Psychiatrist & Principal, Army Institute of
Kingston, Ontario Director, Mind Grace, Education, Greater Noida
Canada Greater Noida
 Keynote Speakers

Prof (Dr) Derick H. Lindquist Prof Vibha Sharma Dr Ravi Gupta Dr Shahzadi Malhotra
Prof and Dean, Prof, Dept Prof, Dept of Psychiatry Assoc Prof,
O.P. Jindal Global University, of Clinical Psychology, and Division of Sleep Dept of Clinical Psychology,
Sonipat IHBAS, Delhi Medicine, AIIMS, Rishikesh IHBAS, Delhi

Dr Rushi Dr Amrita Shahay Dr Renu Sharma Dr Manisha Jha

Prof & Head, Dept of Asst Prof Dept of Child Psychologist, Asst Prof,
Clinical Psychology, AIISH, Clinical Psychology, Dept of Psychiatry, Dept of
Mysore, Karnataka IHBAS, Delhi AIIMS, Delhi Clinical Psychology,
IHBAS, Delhi

Ms. Anushka Negi Ms Sunanda Rana Ms Sharmi Negi Mr S R Banerjee

Lecturer, Clinical Psychology Lecturer, Clinical Psychology Lecturer, Clinical Psychology Lecturer, Clinical Psychology
(Consultant), NIEPVD, (Consultant), NIEPVD, (Consultant), NIEPVD, (Consultant), NIEPVD,
Dehradun Dehradun Dehradun Dehradun

Dr Vikas Sharma Mrs Neha Verma Prof Garima Jain Ms Astha Nagpal
Assoc Prof & Head, Clinical Psychologist & Head, Asst Prof, O.P. Jindal Global Clinical Psychologist,
Dept of Clinical Psychology, Dept. of Psychology & University, Sonipat Founder, Daffodils Therapy Studio,
SGTU, Gurugram Wellbeing, Fitterfly Healthtech New Delhi
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

Dr Geeta Rani Dr Pradip Kumar Gupta

Rehabilitation Psychologist, Scientist 'C' DRDO,
IIT, Mandi, New Delhi
Himanchal Pradesh
 Registration Details
Delegate Up to 20th After 20th On-the-Spot
Category March 2025 March 2025 Registration

Working 3000/- 3500/- 5000/-

Professionals

Research Scholars
2500/- 3000/- 4000/-
& Students

Students of UU &
1000/- 1500/- 2000/-
NIEPVD

International
150 USD 200 USD 300USD
Delegates

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Registration

Call for Abstracts

We invite abstracts for Paper presentations (15 minutes including Q&A session) or Poster
presentations (07 minutes). Abstracts will appear in the Conference Preview Booklet. It is on the basis
of the abstracts that delegates will choose which presentations, or which posters to view. Abstracts
must therefore accurately re ect the content of one’s presentation. In order to be considered for
inclusion in the conference programme, your abstract must ful l the following set of criteria:

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Length of Title: Your title must be a maximum of 15 words.
Length of Abstract: Your abstract must not exceed 150 words.
Repetition of Information: You must not repeat your title or include any biodata in your abstract.
Repeat of Presentation: You must not have submitted this abstract, or a version of this abstract,
in any other conferences.
Presentation Format: We accept abstracts for the paper and poster presentations.
Formatting and Referencing: All the abstracts and the papers should be in accordance of
APA 7th edition.

Paper Presentation Guidelines

Research papers can be either empirical or conceptual. Presentations of empirical studies should
provide a rationale for the study, a description of the methodology, research results, conclusions, and
implications. Presentations of conceptual research should discuss an approach or a critical issue,
compare and contrast alternative approaches or issues, or provide signi cant or innovative
perspectives. Papers can be presented for 15 minutes. Those not accepted for paper presentations
may be considered for poster presentations. Abstracts for paper presentations should not exceed
150 words.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Poster presentations provide an opportunity to showcase the recently completed or work-in-
progress projects or research. Posters will be displayed during a scheduled session at the
conference. Presenters will be asked to stand by their posters during these sessions to present their
work and answer questions. The minimum size of a poster is A1 portrait (59.4cm wide x 84cm high) and
the maximum size is 70cm wide x 1 metre high. An electronic version of each poster may be archived
on the conference website for future reference. Poster abstracts should not exceed 150 words.
 Important Dates
Last date for abstract submission 20th February 2025
Last date for early bird registration 20th March 2025
Last date for full paper 25th March 2025

Submit your abstracts at [email protected]

Abstract Review Committee Registration and Certi cate Committee

Coordinator: Dr Sakshi Negi, UU Coordinator: Mr Ashutosh Sharma, UU
Members Members
• Ms Anushka Negi, NIEPVD • Ms Shilpi Prakash, UU
• Ms Shilpi Prakash, UU • Dr Anju Singh, UU
• Ms Drishte Madan, KIPBM • Ms Sunanda Rana, NIEPVD
• Ms Niharika, KIPBM • Mr Siddharth Ranjan Banerjee, NIEPVD
• Ms Sharmi Negi, NIEPVD
Accommodation and
Media Committee
Coordinator: Dr Sakshi Negi, UU Hospitality Committee
Members Coordinator: Mr Jageshwar Ray, UU
• Ms Shikha Negi, UU Members
• Mrs Ishani Karki, UU • Dr Sushma Jaiswal, UU
• Mr Sushant Rana, UU • Mr Ravinder Singh Bisht, UU
Event Management Committee Sightseeing and
Coordinator: Ms Malika Payal, UU Transport Committee
Members
• Ms Ritu Baluni, UU Coordinator: Mr Shubham Joshi, UU
• Mrs Ishani Karki, UU Member
• Ms Gargi Yadav, KIPBM • Dr Anita Yadav, UU
• Mr Anurag Krishna Verma, KIPBM • Dr Deepak Bijalwan, UU

Accommodation
(First come First Serve Basis)
- Hotel Room outside the University Campus
- Twin Sharing: Rs. 800 (Including Breakfast)
- Single Accommodation: Rs. 1600 (Including Breakfast)
For more details
Mr. Jageshwar Ray
https://forms.gle/cdzaJGqN3WGk8TBm6
8126152311 | [email protected]

For any queries contact

Dr Atika Tewari Dr Abhinav Gaur
9520616717, [email protected] 08958872400, [email protected]