Guwahati: The 14th Indian Social Work Congress 2026 opened its doors on November 2 at the central auditorium of Assam Don Bosco University in Tapesia, Sonapur. The event runs through November 4 on the outskirts of Guwahati. It marks a push to align social work with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended as chief guest. Organizers from the university Department of Social Work and the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India honored six experts with Lifetime Achievement Awards. The leaders recognized decades of work in the field.
Academics, students, and policymakers from across the globe filled the seats. The event centers on the theme, "From Welfare to Well-being: Reimagining Social Work Practice for Viksit Bharat 2047." Participants moved quickly through the agenda.
The morning session featured the release of the conference souvenir and a volume of research paper abstracts. Attendees also reviewed a new document outlining the ethical use of technology in social work practice. The conference agenda includes high-level discussions on human rights, social justice, equality, and the upliftment of marginalized communities.
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