


21-22 August, 2025
(Thursday-Friday)

North Campus, University of Delhi
About the Conference

Seema Jagran Manch, Delhi, is honoured to host a prestigious Two-Day International Conference focusing on one of the most critical and complex challenges of our times: “Cross-Border Infiltration: Impact on Socio-Economic, Cultural and Political Milieu.” This timely and significant academic event is being organized in collaboration with Motilal Nehru College (Evening), University of Delhi, and the Centre for Independence and Partition Studies, DU bringing together scholars, practitioners, policy-makers, and international experts for a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral dialogue.
In the context of South Asia, cross-border infiltration remains an ongoing concern that impacts national security, border economies, cultural identities, and political stability. The infiltration—whether driven by conflict, economic disparity, or political agendas—affects local communities and national development alike, necessitating a nuanced understanding and holistic policy response.
This conference aims to promote rigorous academic discourse while generating policy recommendations that are practical, balanced, and inclusive—combining the perspectives of security strategists, legal experts, academicians, social scientists, and civil society leaders.
Objectives of the Conference

To explore the root causes and mechanisms of cross-border infiltration in South Asia.
To evaluate the social, economic, cultural, and political impacts of infiltration on border communities and national development.


To examine legal frameworks, including AFSPA, CAA, and NRC, in managing infiltration and refugee challenges.

To facilitate dialogue between security strategists and humanitarian experts, enabling a balanced policy perspective.

Chief Patron & Patrons

Prof. Yogesh Singh
Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi

Prof. Shri Prakash singh
Director of south campus at Delhi University

Lt Gen Dr Nitin Kohli
PVSM, AVSM, VSM;
State President, Seema Jagran Manch, Delhi

Prof. Sandeep Garg
Principal, Motilal Nehru College (Eve) University of Delhi
Conference Highlights


Sub-Themes of the Conference
Conference will explore various dimensions of cross-border infiltration under the following sub-themes

Scope and Magnitude of Cross-Border Infiltration: Demography, Routes and Patterns Analysis

Nativity Through Indigenous Philosophies and Bhartiya Knowledge Systems

Cultural Consequences: Identity Crisis, Social Tensions, and Alienation from Heritage

Historical Trends of Cross-Border Infiltration: Patterns and Purpose Analysis

Vicious Nexus at Borderlands: Infiltrators, Sympathizers, and Organised Crime- The Driving Factors

Criminal Dimensions of Infiltration: Drugs, Arms, and Human Smuggling

Infiltration and Legal Frameworks: Revisiting AFSPA, NRC, CAA Debates

Environmental Effects of Infiltration: Forest, Wildlife, and Biodiversity Damage

Socio-Economic Fallouts: Resource Strain and Employment Displacement Issues

Impacts on Vulnerable Populations: SCs, STs and Women at Risk

Welfare Policy Impacts: Access, Misuse, and Schemes Overload

Mental and Social Impact: Psychological Stress in Border Populations

Security and Political Challenges: Polarisation, Espionage, and Extremist Networks

Technology in Land, Air and Maritime Border Security: Drones, Smart Fences, and AI Surveillance

Policy Innovations: Border Governance through Tech and Cooperation Models
Organising Institutions



