IIPS National Seminar 2025

About The Seminar

The demographic and health transition are a shift from high birth and death rates, accompanied by infectious diseases, to low birth and death rates alongside a rise in chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) associated with an aging population. This dual process-falling birth rates and longer lifespans-reshapes population structures, economies, and health systems in unprecedented ways. While this transition generates social, economic, and health challenges, including pressure on health systems, rising healthcare costs, youth unemployment and growing inequalities, it also provides unique opportunities such as the demographic dividend, expanded women’s workforce participation, and innovation in healthcare and education.

The increase in the number and proportion of elderly population creates more pressure on social security and pension systems. There is a growing demand for long-term care services and geriatric care to manage the rise in age-related NCDs like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Healthcare costs rise due to the expense of treating chronic illnesses, leading to increased household out-of-pocket spending and potential poverty. After an initial period with a large working-age population (a "demographic dividend"), a smaller workforce would have to support a larger number of dependents, including the elderly. Governments must manage an aging workforce and ensure the younger population receives adequate skill development to maintain economic output. Despite a large number of young people entering the workforce, many countries face a lack of employment opportunities, potentially leading to unemployment, underemployment, and social unrest. The pace of the transition can vary significantly within a country, exacerbating inequalities in economic development and access to healthcare and education. A massive rural-to-urban migration can further strain urban infrastructure availability, leading to housing shortages, poor sanitation and the growth of slums. Furthermore, population growth and economic development increases the demand for natural resources and contribute to pollution and unsustainable consumption patterns.

If managed effectively, the transition can offer opportunities for economic and social development. A large working-age population relative to dependents can boost economic growth through increased productivity, savings, and investments. Declining fertility rates can lead to a reallocation of family and governmental resources toward higher-quality education, vocational training, and skill development, resulting in a more productive workforce. A slower rate of population growth can increase the availability of per-capita resources and infrastructure, further enhancing labour productivity and boosting economic competitiveness. With fewer childcare responsibilities, more women are likely to join the formal workforce, which can significantly drive economic growth and foster gender equality. A larger, more affluent workforce can in turn, drive higher domestic demand for goods and services, stimulating various sectors of the economy. A youthful and educated population can be a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in a knowledge-driven economy. Addressing the rise of NCDs necessitates a greater focus on public health interventions, preventive care, and health education to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce long-term costs.

India is at the forefront of this transition, facing diverse regional patterns, uneven progress, and unique policy challenges. Against this backdrop, the proposed conference seeks to bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to reflect on the challenges, share experiences, and explore pathways for turning demographic and health changes into opportunities for sustainable and inclusive development.

Themes:

• Demographic Shifts and Population Structures
• Epidemiological Transition and Disease Burden
• Health Systems and Policy Responses
• Youth, Employment, and Demographic Dividend
• Gender and Demographic Transition
• Migration, Urbanization, and Regional Inequalities
• Social Protection and Elderly Care
• Education, Human Capital, and Social Development
• Environment, Population, and Sustainability
• Governance, Policy Innovations, and Global Lessons

We invite original, unpublished research contributions for presentation at the IIPS National Seminar. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below while preparing and submitting their work.

Abstract Submission: Authors must submit an abstract of not more than 300 words. The abstract should clearly state the research objectives, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the conference theme.

Full Paper Submission: Authors are required to submit a full paper along with the abstract. The full-paper submitted must clearly specify the background, rationale, objectives of the study, data and methods used, analysis, key findings and discussion of the results, along with the name(s) of the author/(s), their designation, affiliations/university/institute, and Email ID. One author may submit maximum two papers (either individually or jointly with co-authors). Only original and unpublished work should be submitted. Plagiarism in any form will lead to rejection. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Acceptance will be communicated to the authors via IIPS website and email.

Abstracts and full papers should be submitted through the IIPS national Seminar web link https://www.iipsindia.ac.in/content/iips-annual-seminar. In case of any difficulty in online submissions, you may contact the organizers through an email at nationalseminar@iipsindia.ac.in.

Registration fees

Till 30^th November, 2025 : Rs. 2,000/-

After 30^th November, 2025 : Rs. 2,500/-

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)

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