Unravel the secrets of cosmic dust and planetary systems! This pivotal proceedings collection explores recent breakthroughs in understanding solar system dust and its evolution across other planetary systems. Delve into critical observations of comet Hale-Bopp, meteor showers, zodiacal clouds, and the latest exoplanet discoveries. Essential for Indian postgraduate students and researchers in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science, it offers a comprehensive overview of interplanetary dust, the Kuiper Belt, and future research directions.