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RMAI Rural Conclave 2025 Concludes Successfully, Spotlighting India’s Rural Transformation Journey
Held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi | Theme: Rural India @ 2030 : Growth with Dignity & Digital
New Delhi, 21st November 2025: The Rural Conclave 2025 concluded on a high note at the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, bringing together a distinguished gathering of rural leaders, policymakers, development experts, corporate stakeholders, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and students. The day-long conclave, themed “Rural India @ 2030 : Growth with Dignity & Digital,” showcased powerful insights and forward-looking discussions on the evolving rural landscape.
The Conclave was sponsored by Impact Communications who was the Title Sponsor the Powered By Sponsor was - Map my India & Clarity X, Vritti Solutions Ltd and Insight India Network. Media partners for the conference was to Amar Ujala (Gaon Junction) for coming on board as Print Media Partner and Afaqs as our Digital Media Partner.
Delivering the Inaugural Keynote Address at Rural Conclave 2025, the RMAI President, Mr. Puneet Vidyarthi outlined a transformative ‘Rural Growth Outlook 2025–2030’, emphasising digital inclusion, climate-smart development, rural entrepreneurship, and the collective responsibility to build an empowered, future-ready rural India
This year’s edition witnessed energised participation, with attendees deliberating on key sectors including rural markets, digital adoption, agri-innovation, livelihood creation, fintech inclusion, climate resilience, CSR and grassroots entrepreneurship. The sessions highlighted emerging opportunities shaping the rural economy and stressed the importance of collaboration between government, industry, and community institutions.
Rural Conclave 2025 served as a platform to decode new growth drivers of rural India. The conversations and ideas shared today reflect the collective commitment to building an inclusive, innovative, and future-ready rural ecosystem.
The event hosted impactful keynote addresses, insight-rich panel discussions, and practical case studies presented by prominent voices from the rural development spectrum. Delegates engaged in meaningful dialogue on shifting consumer aspirations, leveraging digital infrastructure, strengthening rural supply chains, and designing sustainable, community-led development models.
The conclave concluded with a renewed call for collaborative action, encouraging stakeholders to continue co-creating solutions that accelerate rural growth and empower India’s next billion consumers.
The organisers extended their gratitude to all speakers, partners, and participants whose support made Rural Conclave 2025 a resounding success.
For event highlights and updates, visit www.ruralconclave.org
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Rural Conclave 2025, the flagship annual knowledge platform of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI), will be held in the second week of November 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The conclave is designed as a high-impact forum that brings together rural thought leaders, policymakers, corporates, NGOs, startups, agencies, and academia to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges that will define the next phase of India’s rural transformation.
As India progresses towards 2030, the rural economy is no longer viewed only through the lens of agriculture—it is an evolving ecosystem marked by rising aspirations, expanding digital adoption, and increasing integration with national and global markets. The conclave will examine how growth in rural India can be achieved with dignity—empowering communities, fostering inclusion, and preserving cultural identity—while being accelerated by digital innovation across commerce, finance, and consumer engagement.
• Keynote: Rural Growth Outlook 2025–2030 – A forward-looking perspective on rural India’s economic and social trajectory.
• Rural Classification: Affluent → Aspirational → Underdeveloped – Mapping diverse rural segments to guide strategy and investment.
• Distribution Masterclass – FMCG, durables, services, and agribusiness strategies to crack the last-mile challenge.
• Future of Rural E-Commerce & Q-Commerce (incl. ONDC) – Understanding how digital platforms can democratize access and scale rural markets.
• Fintech for Inclusion at the Last Mile – Bridging financial gaps through innovative products and delivery models.
• Designing Rural Commerce Apps People Actually Use – Building intuitive, vernacular, and utility-driven platforms for rural users.
• Rural Activation: Beyond Entertainment to Action – Creating meaningful, impactful, and measurable engagement on the ground.
• RMAI Corporate Excellence Honours – Recognizing outstanding contributions and innovations in rural markets.
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Theme: “Rural India @ 2030: Growth with Dignity & Digital
Recognition of leading Corporates who have been change makers in Rural.
The RMAI Corporate Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions of companies driving growth, innovation, and impact in rural India. Organizations from any sector working in rural markets are invited to nominate themselves and submit entries under defined parameters. These awards celebrate best practices, leadership, and initiatives that are shaping the future of rural India.
RMAI will be acknowledging 10 best leading companies who have done path breaking work in rural.
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