The First STS India Network Conference

The STS India Conference seeks to bring together scholars, educators, and practitioners from diverse disciplines to explore the intersections of science, technology, and society in India, as well as the evolution of STS research in the region. This conference is a foundational step towards building a cohesive network of STS scholars and practitioners in India as well as those located elsewhere with an active interest in the region. It is also an opportunity to bring focus on a contextually relevant set of questions that can draw on a longer tradition of knowledge creation and dissemination in the region.

Through the conference, we intend to delve into various themes, including the historical development of science and technology in India, the interplay of political and economic forces, cultural influences, and future directions in STS research. By examining these themes, we aim to highlight the significant role that science and technology play in shaping and being shaped by societal structures.