TWO DAYS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

On
Religious Tourism
(ICRT-2023)
27th - 28th March, 2023

Organized by

Department of Management Studies

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
(A Central University)
Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road,Lucknow-226025,U.P., India
NIRF Rank-55th (2022)
Accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC (2015)
Sponsored by
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
 About the University

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (a Central University) established

in 1996 is progressing with mandate of leading quality education and
research in the disciplines of–Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture,
Biotechnology, Business, Law, Education and Environmental Sciences etc.
The vision of the University is “to be a dynamic, creative and competitive
center of excellence in advanced knowledge, especially relevant for the
development of the nation and of the socially, educationally and
economically marginalized sections of the society”. The University has
obtained 78th rank in overall category and 55th rank in University category
in NIRF ranking 2022.

About the Department

The Department of Management Studies (Erstwhile Department of Rural

Management) came into existence in the year 2010 and offers UG, PG and
Ph.D Programmes in Management with the motive to impart world class
quality management education. The Department has obtained 87th rank in
Management Institute category in NIRF Ranking 2022.
 About the Conference

Tourism is a cultural phenomenon that has profound social, cultural and economic
implications. It is one of the leading global industries and a key driver for economic
growth and employment generation. Tourism is a vital component of the culture which
provides an important means of dissemination of culture, strengthening and
preservation of cultural heritage and creativity and inculcation of art consciousness
among the people. Religious tourism which makes up roughly 60% of domestic travel in
India, and also accounts for the major share of the entire travel and tourism sector
across the globe. India is home of one of the world’s oldest civilizations and culture and
unique display of “unity in diversity”. It has historical cultural and primary pilgrimage
sites for many great religions of the world including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and
Sikhism. These sites are a massive attraction for travelers from all over the world for
fervor and religious purposes. Some of the most well- known religious places for
pilgrimage in India are Badri Nath, Kedar Nath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Amarnath, Vaishno
Devi, Jagannath Puri, Sun Temple Konarak, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Golden Temple, Kashi
Vishwanath, Tirupati Balaji, Ajmer Sharif, Hemkunt Shahib, Prayag, Ayodhya, Mathura,
Varanasi, Sai Baba Shrine at Shirdi and Haridwar. Sarnath, Mcleodganj, Rajgir, and Bodh
Gaya hold divine importance for followers of the Buddhist Sects. Uttar Pradesh has the
honour of being home to renowned pilgrim cities and towns like Ayodhya (Awadh),
Mathura (Braj), Varanasi (Kashi) and Prayagraj etc. and these sites are a major source of
revenue and employment for people of the country. Keeping in mind the importance of
religious tourism and dissemination of culture and heritage in India and Uttar Pradesh,
the Department of Management Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
(A Central University), Lucknow is organizing a Two Days International Conference on
“Religious Tourism” from 27th to 28th March, 2023.

Objective of the Conference

The International conference on "Religious Tourism" aims to bring together

academicians, researchers, and other professionals from around the world to discuss
and present their knowledge and research on different facets of religious tourism. It will
also serve as a leading interdisciplinary platform for academicians, researchers, experts
and practitioners to share and deliberate on recent advances, developments, and
issues in the domain of Religious Tourism as well as practical challenges and solutions.
The proposed conference will focus on the role and potential of Religious Tourism and
pilgrimage as a means for the cultural, social, and economic growth of religious places
in India.
 Call for Papers

Prospective author(s) are requested to contribute and help to shape the

conference through submission of their research articles. High quality research
describing original and unpublished result of conceptual, constructive,
empirical and experimental work in the domain of tourism & allied disciplines
are invited for oral and poster presentation in the conference.

Conference Themes
Tourism, Culture, Pilgrimage, Art, Music and Heritage
Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage -Spirituality and Well-Being
Spiritual Tourism
Motivation of Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism
Mindfulness, Yoga, Wellness and Meditation
Experiencing & Promoting Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism
Religious Tourism Management
Covid-19 Pandemic and Religious Tourism
Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage as Tools for Development
Religious Tourist Circuits
Buddhist Circuit
Pilgrimage Routes
Religious Conventions and Rallies
Challenges In Religious Tourism
Stakeholders In Religious Tourism
Management Perspective of Tourism
Human Resource Strategies and Issues in Tourism
Capacity Building and Leadership Development in Tourism
Government Initiatives for Religious and Pilgrimage Tourism
Society, Culture and Tourism
Gender and Religious Tourism
Gender and Culture
Sociology and Tourism
Tourism and Economics
Tourism Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Tourism
Tourism and Crisis Management
Tourism and Travel
Hospitality and Tourism
Global Trends and Innovations in Tourism
Responsible and Sustainable Religious Tourism
Ecotourism
Green Pilgrimage
Climate Change and Tourism
Waste management issues and Tourism
Technology, Media and Communication in Tourism
Legal and Ethical Issues in Tourism
Indian Knowledge System and Culture
Note: The above themes are only indicative. Author(s) may also opt other topics relevant
to the theme of the conference.
 Guidelines for Paper Submission

All the participants are requested to submit their full length research papers as
per following guidelines:
The first page must include the title of the paper, name, affiliation and contact
details of the author(s).
The manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format, Times New Roman
font (size 12 points) , 1.5 line spacing with margin of 1 Inch on all sides.
Citations and references must be written in APA style.
Abstract should be up to 200-250 words. The word limit for full length paper
should not be more than 5000 words including the references.

Publication Opportunity
Selected papers may be published in reputed journals. The remaining papers will
be accepted for publication in edited book with ISBN Number.

Important Dates

Last date of submission of abstract 25th February, 2023

Intimation of acceptance of abstract 28th February, 2023

Last date of submission of full length paper 7th March, 2023

Intimation of acceptance of full length paper 10th March, 2023

Conference Dates 27th-28th March, 2023

Abstract Submission Link: https://forms.gle/sHYVnWPxt4cQLbjb7

Full paper Submission Link: https://forms.gle/oXicCHQ3WrPAMZBr6

Paper submission at easy chair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icrt2023

 Registration

All the aspiring candidates are required to register themselves. The aspiring
candidates can register and pay the registration fee using following link:

Registration Link : https://forms.gle/9FeJvxooBaQPp5ry9

For NEFT /IMPS, the bank details are as under:
Bank Name: Canara Bank
Account Name: ICRT 2023
Account Number: 110092208887
IFSC Code: CNRB0002900
MICR Code: 226015012
Branch Name: BBA University, Lucknow Scan to pay

Note: Each author of the paper need to register separately. Accommodation

and travel expenses will be borne by the participants. Accommodation will be
arranged at the hotels and guest houses as per the request of the participants
on the payment basis.

Fee Details

Important
Participant Dates
Category Amount

UG & PG students ₹ 500

Research Scholar ₹ 800

Research Scholar (Abroad) $ 50

Faculty/Academicians ₹ 1000

Faculty/Academicians (Abroad) $ 75

Business & Industry Delegates ₹ 2000

Business & Industry Delegates (Abroad) $ 100

Contact Details:
Dr. Taruna
Convener, ICRT- 2023
Department of Management Studies, BBAU Lucknow
Mob. No: +91-9415765841
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
 Organizing Committee

Patron
Prof. Sanjay Singh
Vice Chancellor
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

Chairperson Convener
Prof. Kushendra Mishra Dr. Taruna
Dean Assistant Professor
School of Management & Commerce Department of Management Studies
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

Advisory Committee Members Organizing Committee Members

Prof. R.K.P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, DSMNR University, Dr. M.L. Meena, BBAU, Lucknow
Lucknow Dr. Subhash Yadav, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Ramesh Chandra, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. R. R. Yadav, Ex. Vice Chancellor, VBSPU, Jaunpur
Dr. A. K.Yadav, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. R. S. Yadav, Ex. Pro Vice Chancellor, Lucknow Dr. Devendra Singh, BBAU, Lucknow
University Dr. Rahul Varshney, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. D.K. Sharma, University of Maryland, USA Dr. R.S. Verma, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Shalini Chandra, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. D. N. Sansanwal, Ex. Dean, DAVV Indore Dr. Arpit Shailesh, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. Girija Shankar Shastri, BHU, Varanasi Dr. R. Somipam, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. Keshav Mishra, BHU, Varanasi Dr. Nitam Singh, IMS, LU, Lucknow
Prof. R.K. Lodhwal, BHU, Varanasi Dr. Ravi Sharma,IET, Lucknow
Dr. Suhel Ahmad, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. Monica Prakash, IITTM, Noida Dr. Kainat Siddiqui, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. N. R. Chaudhary, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Dr. Gulrukh Salim, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Vishal Shukla, AURO University, Surat, Gujarat Dr. Shashi Bharti, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. Aparna Raj, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi Dr. Sushma Rani, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Asim Hasan, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Jeet Dogra, IITTM, Noida Dr. Asim Rajbhar, BBAU, Lucknow
Prof. A.K. Saxena, Integral University, Lucknow Dr. Abhishek Mishra, BBAU Lucknow
Prof. H. B. Rout, Mizoram University, Aizawl Dr. Sudhakar Pushkar, BBAU Lucknow
Prof. Amit Singh, BBAU, Lucknow Ms. Jyoti Singh Bharti, BBAU, Lucknow
Ms. Shivani Singh, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Preety Choudhary, BBAU, Lucknow Mr. Asadullah Zahir, BBAU, Lucknow
Dr. Radha Yadav, Christ University, Bangalore Mr. Ayush Sabat, BBAU, Lucknow
 About the City

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is situated on the bank of Gomti River. The
city is believed to have been founded by Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Ram,
who gave his name to it. This bustling city, famed for its Nawabi era finesse and amazing
food, is a unique mix of the ancient and the modern culture both existing side by side to
give special flavor to the city. Exhibiting a good example of 'Ganga-Jamuni' tehzeeb, it is
home to extraordinary monuments depicting a fascinating blend of ancient, colonial
and oriental architecture. It has 300 year old Chandrika Devi temple as well as 15th
century Jama Masjid. Some important city centers are Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza,
Bhool Bhulaiya. The grand Victorian Husainabad Clock Tower was constructed in the
year 1881 by Hussainabad Trust, as a victory column. The city is famous for its
traditional chicken embroidery/ language & poetry/ cuisine & festivals. The city is well
connected with all transport systems like International Airport, several Railway
Stations, Bus stations, Metro and other public transport. Lucknow is situated at the
junction of several roads and rail lines and Chaudhary Charan Singh International
Airport. All these have ensured its prominence as a center of business and industry,
education, research as well as tourism.