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14th Indian Social Work Conference Ends in Assam, Urges Shift to Wellbeing
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:10 PM
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The 14th Indian Social Work Conference 2026 concluded at Assam Don Bosco University, emphasizing a critical transition from traditional welfare models to holistic wellbeing.
The 14th Indian Social Work Conference 2026 has concluded its proceedings at Assam Don Bosco University. The event served as a platform for social work professionals and academics to discuss evolving trends in the field.
A central theme of the conference was the urgent need to shift the focus of social work from mere welfare provision to comprehensive wellbeing. Participants argued that this paradigm shift is essential for addressing the complex social challenges of the modern era.
The conference highlighted that traditional welfare approaches are often reactive, whereas a wellbeing-centric model proactively promotes mental, physical, and social health. This discussion aimed to redefine the scope and objectives of social work practices in India.
By hosting the event, Assam Don Bosco University reinforced its role as a hub for academic discourse on social issues. The conclusions drawn are expected to influence future policy frameworks and educational curricula in social work across the country.
A central theme of the conference was the urgent need to shift the focus of social work from mere welfare provision to comprehensive wellbeing. Participants argued that this paradigm shift is essential for addressing the complex social challenges of the modern era.
The conference highlighted that traditional welfare approaches are often reactive, whereas a wellbeing-centric model proactively promotes mental, physical, and social health. This discussion aimed to redefine the scope and objectives of social work practices in India.
By hosting the event, Assam Don Bosco University reinforced its role as a hub for academic discourse on social issues. The conclusions drawn are expected to influence future policy frameworks and educational curricula in social work across the country.