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Call for Submissions

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) welcomes article submissions from undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), PhD scholars, and working professionals that explore topics related to development and policy issues. We invite contributors from all academic levels to share their perspectives and insights on the issues that matter most to the community, including but not limited to health equity, gender justice, human rights, and sustainable development goals.

March to May 2026 Theme — Agriculture, Food Systems, and Rural Transformation

Agriculture continues to play a central role in India’s economy, livelihoods, and food security. Despite its importance, the sector faces multiple challenges, including climate variability, declining farm incomes, fragmented landholdings, resource depletion, and market uncertainties. At the same time, policy debates increasingly focus on sustainable agriculture, technological innovation, food systems transformation, and strengthening rural livelihoods.

This theme invites contributors to critically examine the policies, programs, and structural issues shaping India’s agricultural sector today. Articles may analyse agricultural reforms, government schemes, climate adaptation strategies, or the evolving role of markets, technology, and institutions in rural development. Contributors are encouraged to explore how agricultural policies impact farmers, farm labourers, rural communities, and food systems more broadly.

Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026

Submissions may cover, but are not limited to, the following sub-themes:

1. Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reforms

• Evolution of agricultural policies in India
• Recent reforms in agricultural marketing, procurement, and subsidies
• Role of institutions in shaping agricultural governance
• Policy gaps and implementation challenges

2. Farmer Livelihoods and Rural Economies

• Farm incomes, indebtedness, and livelihood security
• Role of agriculture in rural employment and economic stability
• Migration, diversification of rural livelihoods, and non-farm employment
• Challenges faced by small and marginal farmers

3. Food Security and Nutrition Systems

• Agriculture’s role in ensuring food security and nutritional outcomes
• Public distribution systems and food procurement policies
• Linkages between agriculture, nutrition, and public health
• Strengthening resilient food systems

4. Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture

• Climate risks and their impact on agricultural productivity
• Climate-resilient farming practices and agroecology
• Water management, soil conservation, and sustainable resource use
• Policy responses to climate challenges in agriculture

5. Technology, Innovation, and Agricultural Modernisation

• Digital agriculture, precision farming, and agri-tech innovations
• Role of research, extension services, and agricultural education
• Start-ups, agri-entrepreneurship, and value chain innovation
• Technology adoption challenges among small farmers

6. Markets, Value Chains, and Agricultural Trade

• Agricultural marketing systems and market access for farmers
• Role of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and cooperatives
• Supply chains, storage, and post-harvest infrastructure
• Agricultural exports, global markets, and trade policies

7. Gender and Agriculture

• Role of women in agriculture and rural economies
• Gender disparities in land ownership, access to credit, and resources
• Women farmers, unpaid labour, and recognition in agricultural policies
• Gender-responsive agricultural policies and programmes
• Women’s participation in farmer collectives, cooperatives, and decision-making processes

Submission Guidelines:

Length: Articles should be between 1000 and 2000 words in length (including abstract, excluding references).

Originality: Articles should be original and previously unpublished.

Generative AI use and Plagiarism: All submissions must maintain an AI content detection rate below 30% and a plagiarism score below 10%.

Format:Please submit your article in Word document format, using 12 pt Cambria font, single line spacing, and 1-inch margins.

APA Style: All submissions should follow APA 7 style guidelines for in-text citations and references. All notes to be endnotes, and as per the APA, to be kept to the minimum, and included “only if they strengthen the discussion.”

Abstract: Please include an abstract of not more than 250 words.

Author Information: Please include a short author bio (maximum 100 words) and a profile picture to accompany your article.

Submission: Please email your submission to info@cdpp.co.in with the subject line "CDPP Blog Submission." Please submit your Word document named as "author name_topic." Please ensure that any images or charts are of high quality and are submitted separately in .jpeg or .png format.

Review Process:Once we receive your submission, it will be reviewed by our editorial team. We will aim to respond to selected submissions within 3 weeks of submission. Please note that due to the high volume of submissions we receive, only selected submissions will receive a reply.

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for considering the Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) as a platform for sharing insightful and thought-provoking articles on development and policy issues.

CDPP reserves the right to edit and/or reject submissions based on our editorial policies and guidelines. We will only notify authors of any substantive changes made to their articles.

We look forward to reading your submissions and providing a platform for insightful and thought-provoking articles on development and policy issues.