Srinagar, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir (KU), organised a two-day national conference on "Rural Development in India with Special Reference to Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)" at the Main Campus. The conference aimed to examine the functioning of local governance structures, assess the role of capacity-building initiatives under RGSA, and discussed pathways to strengthen community participation in rural development.In her presidential address Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan noted the importance of connecting academic work with on-ground realities, stating, "Strengthening grassroots institutions is essential for ensuring that development reaches people in a meaningful way. Universities must sup...