Global Conference: Volume 04 IMCD- 2025
Global Conference on Sustainable Futures
Digital Innovations in Media, Communication and Development (IMCD 2025)
The Global Conference on Sustainable Futures: Digital Innovations in Media, Communication and Development (IMCD 2025) is an international interdisciplinary forum that brings together researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to critically examine the role of digital technologies in advancing sustainable development.
The conference focuses on the evolving intersections of media, communication, digital innovation, and development studies, with particular emphasis on global challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IMCD 2025 provides a collaborative academic platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and research dissemination across disciplines.
Conference Information
15–16 December 2025
Hybrid (Online and On-site)
AAFT University of Media and Arts,
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
IMCD 2025
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Conference Papers – IMCD 2025 Proceedings
The conference papers presented at IMCD 2025 represent high-quality scholarly contributions addressing contemporary issues in digital media, communication, and sustainable development. All papers listed on this page were formally accepted and presented at the conference after undergoing a rigorous peer-review and editorial evaluation process in accordance with established academic and ethical standards.
Each submission was evaluated by subject experts for originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and scholarly contribution.
Review and Publication Statement
All submitted manuscripts underwent a structured peer-review process conducted by national and international academicians and subject specialists. To ensure academic integrity and originality, manuscripts were also screened using licensed plagiarism detection software. The review process adhered strictly to ethical publishing guidelines, transparency, and fairness.
The inclusion of a paper in the IMCD 2025 proceedings signifies its scholarly merit, research relevance, and compliance with international academic standards.
Conference Organiser
AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur, India
AAFT University of Media and Arts is a multidisciplinary institution committed to excellence in education,
research, and professional practice across media, communication, hospitality, management, and allied
disciplines. The university actively promotes research-driven academic initiatives and international
scholarly engagement.
Steering Committee
Chief Patron: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
Patrons: Mr. Akshay Marwah (CEO) & Mr. Mohit Marwah (Managing Director), AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
Conference Chairperson: Dr. Bharati Sah, Vice Chancellor, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
Conference Co-Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Shikha Kashyap, Pro Vice Chancellor, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
Mr. Sudhir Ranjan, Registrar, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
Conference Director: Dr. Sadhna Bagchi, Associate Dean, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
Conference Conveners
Dr. Pankaj Singh Chandel – Assistant Professor & HoD, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Dr. Rakesh Kumar – Assistant Professor, School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Dr. Somnath Sahoo – Associate Professor & HoD, School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Organising Committee
Dr. Shweta Bajaj – HoD, SOAPRE & SOM & Research Cell Coordinator
Dr. Kumar Bhaskar – Associate Professor, SOHTM
Dr. Ashok Bairagi – HoD, SOC
Mr. Rishi Manik Das – HoD, SOSP
Mrs. Pratibha Tewari – Human Resource
Mr. Santosh Kumar Tiwari – Controller of Examination
Mr. Nikhil Tiwari – School Incharge, School of Fine Arts
Mr. Satyam Vishwakarma – School Incharge, School of Interior Design
Ms. Dipti Chaturvedi – School Incharge, School of Fashion Design
Mr. Apurva Chakraborty – School Incharge, School of Music
Mr. PBS Subramaniam – School Incharge, School of Animation
Dr. Gulam Ali Rahmani – Assistant Professor, SOHTM
Mr. Dhananjay Nikhar – Administration
Ms. Ankisha Mishra – Assistant Professor, SOJMC
Mr. Santosh Rathore – Accounts
Advisory Board
Prof. (Dr.) K G Suresh – Director, India Habitat Centre
Prof. (Dr.) Wang Changsong – Dean, School of Communication, Xiamen University Malaysia
Prof. (Dr.) Jayati Sharma – Director, Amity School of Communication, Amity University Rajasthan
Prof. (Dr.) Sukhandan Singh – Dean, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Dr. Archana Kumari – Associate Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Ch. Nayak – Dean, Jigyasa University, Dehradun
Prof. (Dr.) Pavitra Shrivastava – HOD, Advertising & Public Relations, DCU, Bhopal
Mr. Prakash Chandra Hota – Senior Editor, AFP
Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Sharma – Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
Dr. Albattat Ahmad – Associate Professor, APU, Malaysia
Dr. Dilip Kumar – Regional Director, IIMC, Jammu
Prof. (Dr.) Fakir Mohan Nahak – Manipal University Jaipur
Dr. Rajendra Mohanty – KPTAVV, Raipur
Dr. Amita – HNB Central University, Srinagar, Garhwal
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