STEP: State of the Nation Conclave 2016 II As Bharat stands at the threshold of an era, witnessing a revolutionary review of Global Economic, Cultural, Technological and Political order, seeking to redefine and reclaim a lost glory, the national fabric is being subjected to million mutinies. Ever since the decisive power shift that occurred in 2014, Bharat has been engaged in seeking a global position of power. In these times marking national resurgence, with global attention and acclaim on Bharat, there seems to be an emergence of a deliberate movement to spread negativity and fear, as being reflected by a section of media and prejudiced intellectuals. There seems a systematic effort at creating disorder to please or protect vested interests and hence, there is a dire need to reflect on the present state of this nation and present an objective picture about the age and times we are living in. Beyond the hype, hypocrisy and hysteria, Bharat needs to be understood and presented as a proud and rich civilization. This annual event to be known as a State of the Nation Conclave would be an attempt to counter malicious propaganda and present a positive and powerful image of resurgence and reality. To launch a flagship program to profile the Social, Technological, Economic and Political Transformation of Bharat, we are extremely glad to invite the participation and contribution of thought leaders of the highest esteem.