Two-Day National Seminar on “Impact of GST Reforms on Agro-based MSMEs, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship” in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research
Dates: 13-14 March 2026
Time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Venue: People’s University Auditorium, Bhopal (M.P.)
We are pleased to invite research papers, case studies, and conceptual papers from academicians, research scholars, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and students.
Suggested Sub-themes: (includes but are not limited to)
- GST rationalization and Agro-based MSME competitiveness
- Formalization and growth of Agro-based MSMEs
- Efficiency gains for Agri-food processing and manufacturing clusters
- Market access expansion, logistics & transportation for small producers and processors of Agro-based MSMEs
- Technology adoption & smart integration in Agro-based MSME
- Financing opportunities for Agro-based MSME using GST-based credit assessment
- Lower tax burden on digital/tech solutions for Agro-based MSME
- GST-driven opportunities and constraints for new Agro-based start-ups, digital and green innovations in Agro-based start-ups development
- Influence of GST Reforms on Funding Opportunities and Investor Perception about Agro-based Start-ups
- Challenges for entrepreneurs for Agro-based and Green start-ups
- State-level heterogeneity: Insights from Madhya Pradesh’s agro-MSME ecosystem
- Comparing micro, small, medium existing units (More than 10 years) and startups (<10 years)
- Sector-specific impacts: food processing, agro-machinery, and rural/urban enterprises in agro-based MSMEs of M.P.
- Future reforms, gaps, and policy directions for M.P.
ICSSR GST Seminar Result
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 20 February 2026 Paper
- Submission: https://forms.gle/AgHRTzzeTARuTU96A
- Institute website: https://www.peoplesuniversity.edu.in/management-college-bhopal/
Selected papers will be presented during technical sessions of the conference.
For details, contact:
Conference Convener:
Dr. Astha Sharma
People’s Institute of Management & Research
People’s University, Bhopal
Call for further assistance
Dr. Sunil Agrawal – 9826282742
Ms. Chhaya Rai – 9630703134
We look forward to your valuable research contributions.