AmritaSSBS Represents Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham at BRICS Business Council Summit in New Delhi

Amrita SSBS International Engagement

Connecting Human Development with Global Progress

10 September 2026 New Delhi Yashobhoomi Convention Centre
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The Summit

Bringing social and behavioural sciences into global dialogue.

AmritaSSBS participated in the BRICS Business Council Summit at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, bringing social and behavioural science perspectives into international dialogue on technology, sustainability, innovation, skills, inclusive growth and human development.

The participation reflected Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's commitment to connecting academic knowledge with global challenges and multidisciplinary policy and development conversations.

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Representing Amrita

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was represented by senior academic representatives from the Amrita School of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

Dr. Bhavani Rao R.
Dr. Bhavani Rao R.
Dean
Amrita School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Dr. Victoria Ustenko
Dr. Victoria Ustenko
Associate Professor
Department of Social Sciences, AmritaSSBS, Amritapuri

A platform for global cooperation

Representatives from BRICS member nations participated in sessions chaired by India, focusing on economic development, technological transformation and global cooperation.
01 Brazil
02 China
03 Egypt
04 Ethiopia
05 Indonesia
06 Iran
07 Russia
08 Saudi Arabia
09 South Africa
10 UAE

India's strategic working groups

The India Working Group brought together diverse sectors shaping economic development, technology, sustainability, innovation and international cooperation.

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Agribusiness
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Aviation
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Digital Economy and AI
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Energy, Green Economy and Climate
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Financial Services
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Infrastructure, Transport and Logistics
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Manufacturing
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Skills Development, Applied Technology and Innovation
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Trade and Investment
The Human Dimension

Technology transforms societies. People give that transformation meaning.

AmritaSSBS participation highlighted the social and human dimensions across these sectors. Social and behavioural sciences contribute to understanding human behaviour, social inclusion, skills development, community resilience and the societal impact of innovation.

The summit provided an opportunity to engage where technology, sustainability, innovation and economic growth intersect with human development and social wellbeing.

Connecting knowledge, people and global challenges.

The participation reflects AmritaSSBS's continued contribution of social and human perspectives to global platforms and its commitment to pathways toward an inclusive, sustainable and people-centred future.

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