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Introduction
National Conference on Monitoring & Evaluation (NCMEL), 2026 organised by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office, NITI Aayog, Government of India, is a significant interdisciplinary gathering of government officials, professionals, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the field of monitoring, evaluation, and learning across the globe. This conference is a pivotal platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and best practices, all aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of evaluation processes across various sectors.
Event
Schedule
Registration and Tea @ Venue
09:00-09:45
Lighting of the lamp by dignitaries
09:45-09:50
Opening Remarks
09:50-10:05
Speaker:
Ms. Nidhi Chhibber, CEO, NITI Aayog & DG, DMEO
Address by Guest of Honour
10:05-10:20
Speaker:
Sh. V. Vualnam, Secretary, Department of Expenditure (DoE), Government of India
Address by Keynote Speaker
10:20-10:35
Speaker:
Sh. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Former CEO, NITI Aayog
Address by Chief Guest
10:35-10:55
Speaker:
Sh. Suman Bery, Vice-Chairperson, NITI Aayog
Vote of Thanks
10:55-11:00
Speaker
Sh. Dhrijesh Kumar Tiwari, Joint Secretary, DMEO
High Tea
11:00-11:30
Session 1 : Advancing Evaluation Frameworks and Methods: Global Lessons on bridging Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence
11:30-13:00
Moderator:
Dr. Sekhar Bonu, Former DG, DMEO, NITI Aayog
Lunch
13:00-14:00
Session 2: Integrating AI, GIS and Data Sciences in Evaluation Design
14:00-15:30
Moderator:
Dr. Abinash Dash, Director, DMEO
Tea
15:30-16:00
Session 3: Innovations in M&E and Adaptive M&E Systems
16:00-17:30
Moderator:
Sh. Antony Cyriac, Economic Adviser, MoSPI
Concluding Remarks
17:30-17:45
Speaker:
Sh. S. Arputhaswamy, EA, DMEO
Registration and Tea @ Venue
09:00-09:30
Opening Remarks
09:30-09:45
Speaker:
Sh. Samarendra Prakash Srivastava, DDG, DMEO
Session 4: Global Perspectives on M&E
09:45-11:00
Chair:
Sh. Dhrijesh Kumar Tiwari, Joint Secretary, DMEO
Tea
11:00-11:30
Session 5:Bridging Borders through Evaluation: NDB and its Partners Advancing Cross-Country Learning and Collaboration
11:30-13:00
Moderator:
Ms. Fariha Ahmed, Partnerships Specialist, Independent Evaluation Office, NDB
Lunch
13:00-14:00
Session 6: Institutionalising Monitoring & Evaluation in Indian States - Decentralized Systems of Evaluations
14:00-15:30
Moderator:
Dr. Radha Ashrit, Deputy Director General (DDG), MoSPI
Closing Remarks
15:30-15:45
Speaker:
Sh. Dhrijesh Kumar Tiwari, JS, NITI Aayog