Call For Papers: Samvaad 2017, Organized by Model Governance Foundation

Model Governance Foundation hereby invites original research papers and case studies on the following themes for presentation at Samvaad 2017 and publication in a book with an ISBN:

1. Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat
2. Uniform Civil Code
3. Removal of Article 370 from the Constitution of India
4. India v/s Bharat – Bridging the Divide
5. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao – Need of the Hour
6. Make in India – A Boost to India’s Manufacturing Sector
7. Start-Up India, Stand-Up India – India’s Entrepreneurship Movement
8. Government of India's Policies, Programmes and Schemes
9. Right to Education
10. Right to Information
11. Goods and Services Tax
12. Corporate Governance
13. Corporate Social Responsibility
14. Growth, Development and Sustainability
15. United Nations
16. BRICS
17. G20
18. SAARC
19. ASEAN
20. NITI Aayog
21. Gender Equality
22. Women Empowerment
23. Affordable Healthcare
24. Affordable Housing
25. LGBT Rights
26. Olympic Games
27. AFSPA
28. Juvenile Justice System
29. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
30. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
31. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
32. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
33. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
34. Piracy and armed robbery against Ships
35. Implementation of IMO Instruments
36. Human Element, Training and Watch-keeping (HTW)

The topics listed above are just indicative and not exhaustive. Therefore, you can select a topic of your own choice under the following broad themes: Economics, Education, Governance, Healthcare, Technology, International Affairs, Law, Public Policy, Management, and Strategy.

Eligibility

1. The submission is open to all students, research scholars, teachers and professionals around the world.

2. Co-authorship shall be permitted. There is no bar on the number of co-authors.

3. All authors must register separately as delegates for the main event.

Submission Guidelines

1. The work should be original, and must not be previously published or must not be in the stage of submission/consideration anywhere else.

2. The word limit, excluding footnotes, endnotes, references, and bibliography can range between 2500-7500 words.

3. An abstract should be written at the beginning, explaining the aims and motives of the paper. Word limit: 250-750 words.

4. Submissions should be made in MS Word format.

5. Main Text – Times New Roman, font size 12, double spacing, justified, with a margin of an inch on all sides.

6. Footnotes – Times New Roman, font size 10. Substantive footnotes are accepted.

7. Citation Mode – Any uniform method of citation is allowed. However, you must name the method of citation used at the end of your submission.

8. Bibliographies or reference lists are welcome, but not necessary.

9. Each submission must be accompanied with a short description about the author(s).

Submission Policy

1. The Editorial  Board  will  follow  the  Anonymous  Peer-Review  policy  for  judging  the submissions.

2. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject or edit any paper whose content is offensive or defamatory, explicitly unethical or if it supports racism, sexual or religious discrimination, illegal activities or terrorism; similarly an article may be refused if the Editorial Board deems that it might harm the political or religious sentiments of interested readers in any manner.

3. The Editorial Board reserves the right to disqualify the paper on account of plagiarism.

4. The research paper should not infringe the copyright or any other right of a third party, if so, the Model Governance Foundation disclaims any responsibility for copyright violation or any other liability.

5. The research paper shall be considered the property of Model Governance Foundation, which reserves the  right  of  publication  of  the  same  in  any  book  or  in  any  other manner  as  it  may  deem appropriate, without providing any royalty or compensation.

6. The editorial board reserves the right to vary, repeal, alter any of the rules, if as required, as they deem appropriate.

7. A soft copy of the research paper must be uploaded at www.samvaad.co/research.html by 30th April, 2017.

Cash Prizes

Rs. 5000 - First Prize + Gold Medal
Rs. 3000 - Second Prize + Silver Medal
Rs. 2000 - Third Prize + Bronze Medal

Book Prizes worth Rs. 9000

Evaluation Criteria for Prizes

1. Thesis and Thesis Statement
2. Organization
3. Support and Development of Ideas
4. Insight into Subject
5. Writing Style (clarity, flow, transitions, etc.)
6. Grammar, Paragraph and Sentence Structure

Average Score of Paper and Presentation will be used for ranking in the final merit list.

General Guidance

1. Types of Research Papers: Literature Review, Exploratory/Original Research, Case Study, Descriptive, Commentary or a mix of various types.

2. Our Editorial Board will provide detailed comments to author(s) in case their paper needs revision and improvement.

3. A Publication Certificate will be issued to the contributor(s) whose research paper(s)/case study(ies) is/are selected for publication in the book.

4. Participation Certificate will be issued to all the participants (including e-participants) of Samvaad 2017. No separate participation certificate will be issued for participation in this competition.

Presentation Guidelines

The paper can be presented through any of the two methods:

Offline Mode - By attending Samvaad 2017 physically

1. Powerpoint Presentation - The paper can be presented through a powerpoint presentation which must not contain more than 15 slides.
2. Video Presentation - The paper can be presented through a high definition video.

Online - By attending Samvaad 2017 through Video Conferencing - Google Hangout/Skype

Note: Discussion on every presentation will be facilitated during the conference.

Publication in the Book

1. Selected presented papers (online and offline) will be published free of cost in a book having an ISBN.

2. Non-presented papers will not be considered for publication.

For any other queries, please write to us at eb@modelgovernance.org

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National Conference On Protection Of Rights Of Children: Issues & Challenges (14th March, 2015)

Organized by : National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam 

In Partnership with : United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Assam Field Office

DATE : SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015

VENUE : CONFERENCE HALL, NLUJAA

The year 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UN CRC). The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) in partnership with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Assam Field Office is launching the Centre for Child Rights (CCR) at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA). The Centre is to act as a knowledge hub for Assam as well as other North- Eastern states of India in anchoring and facilitating various child rights related activities. On this momentous occasion of signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and formal inauguration of the Centre for Child Rights (CCR), both the institutions are jointly organizing a one-day Conference on PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF CHILDREN: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES to commemorate this significant development. 

For More Details Please Refer To Complete Brochure HERE

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Samvaad. 26th to 28th June, 2015, New Delhi

Model Governance Foundation welcomes you to take part in ‘Samvaad’ which will be held on 26th to 28th June, 2015 in New Delhi. The theme for Samvaad is “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat”. Model Governance Foundation is excited to host the event in cooperation with eminent organizations like Adhrit Foundation, Advitya Ventures, Agrasar Foundation, Alexis Society, Bharat Sansthan and India Leadership Institute. This three day event will focus on fostering leadership qualities amongst students and young professionals by opening a cross-cultural dialogue on issues of national and international relevance. Samvaad will also provide ample opportunities for business networking with visionary entrepreneurs and industry experts around the world. Each one of our speakers is an expert in their respective fields with years of experience. 

Join us at Samvaad for your chance to hear these specialists, as they share with you the latest trends, insights and strategies on various issues of their expertise.

Events:
Formal Events
 Debate
 Uniform Civil Code
 Misuse of Sexual Harassment Laws
 Call for Papers
 Interactive Lectures by Eminent Personalities
 Debating Sessions
 Group Discussions

Informal Events
 Life Mapping Exercise
 Leadership Development Conversation

Register Now HERE

Official Brochure    Call For Campus Correspondents

Registered Office:
Model Governance Foundation, B-1/37,
Sector D, Priyadarshani Colony,
Sitapur Road, Lucknow - 226020.

For More Details Contact:

Akanksha Arora, Convenor: +91 9929451140
Garima Sharma, Co-Convenor: +91 9990255202
Rahul Rautela, Co-Convenor: +91 8376085251

Email india.samvaad@gmail.com
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RGNUL National Seminar On “Emerging Areas Of Competition Law In a Global Economy: Challenges & Opportunites”

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, in association with Competition Commission of India, New Delhi, is organizing a national seminar on the theme 

“EMERGING AREAS OF COMPETITION LAW IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES”.

The seminar will focus on objectives of Competition Law as an instrument for accelerating growth through innovation and economic efficiencies thus maximizing consumer welfare by offering better products at lower prices. Competition is irrefutably beneficial for every market participant. Competitive markets give consumers wider choice and lower prices. It gives sellers stronger incentives to minimize their costs through innovation and other productivity enhancing techniques. This enables firms to pass on cost savings to the customers and offer better products and greater choice at lower prices. There is a need to achieve the objectives of the Competition Act 2000 which is the main purpose behind conducting such seminar in order to foster innovation and knowledge in the aforementioned field.

SUB- THEMES

> Competition Law and Consumer Welfare 

> Mergers and Acquisitions and Competition Law 

> Intellectual Property and Competition Law 

> Competition Law and International Trade 

> Cross Border Competition Issues 

> Competition Policy in Agriculture 

> Abuse of Dominant Position & Competition Law 

> Competition Policy in Services

CALL FOR PAPERS

Seminar papers are invited from the academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars and students on the issues related to above themes. It is also proposed that the selected papers by the Committee will be published in a special volume on the seminar in the form of an edited book with ISBN No. 

Author of selected papers would be given an opportunity to present their paper as per requirement of the theme during sessions on the day of the seminar.

GUIDELINES FOR SEMINAR PAPER

 Word Limit of the Abstract: 300 – 350 words 

 Abstract shall be accompanied by a brief profile of the author indicating his email ID, contact 

number and official address.

 Word Limit of the final paper: 6000 words. 

 It must be typed in Times New Roman Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with 1” margin on all sides with 1.5 line spacing using MS Word. 

 The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation (19th ed.) must be strictly adhered to while submitting the abstracts and full paper.

IMPORTANT DATES

 Last Date of Submission of Abstract: 20th July 2014 

 Intimation of Acceptance of Abstract: 22rd July 2014 

 Full Paper Submission (Soft Copy): 5th August 2014 

 Full Paper Submission (Hard Copy) & Registration Fees: 12th August 2014 

All the abstracts and full length papers shall be sent on email id: seminar@rgnul.ac.in 

REGISTRATION FEES

Students: Rs. 700/- , Teachers: Rs. 1000/- , Co-author*: Rs. 1500/- 

 *Co Authors shall not be more than two for an Article

 Registration fees by demand draft in the name of “Registrar, RGNUL, Punjab” payable at 

Patiala must reach on or before 12th August 2014 on the address mentioned below along with the 

single side printed hard copy of the Article.

For more details visit:-  http://rgnul.ac.in/

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The Lucknow Conclave: All You Need To Know

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The Lucknow Conclave is a platform, where leaders of tomorrow discuss and develop their ideas into reality. It aims to foster leadership qualities amongst students and young professionals by opening a cross-cultural dialogue on issues of global relevance. Participants will be inspired by – and learn from – speakers who are eminent public figures in politics, business, academia, entertainment, journalism, sports and the NGO sphere. It is an event for students and young professionals to understand more clearly complex global issues like Education, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Healthcare and Management, think critically about their responses, and discuss ways in which they can contribute meaningfully to a more secure, just and sustainable future. Second Phase Delegate Applications are now open. Deadline: 15th June, 2014

Model Indian Governance Call for Papers Business Plan Competition

NEW - 1st ACHR International Essay Writing Competition 2014

NEW - Opportunity to become CEO of next BIG Legal Start-up

NEW - Opportunity to get funding upto Rs. 20 Lakhs for Business Idea

NEW - Is Article 370 still required to govern Jammu & Kashmir?

Introductory Presentation Sponsorship Proposal Sponsorship Brochure

Confirmed Speakers Past Speakers Expected Speakers

Youth Awards Official Posters Official Partners

Political Clearance - Ministry of External Affairs Security Clearance - Ministry of Home Affairs

NEW - Are you an amateur photographer and want to get recognized?

NEW - Delegate Consortium Elections 2014

NEW - Accommodation - Amrapali Entertainment City

Official Website Contact Us Apply Now

The Lucknow Conclave 2014

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Two-Day International Conference on Indo-US Relations and South Asia

India and United States have a long history of relationship, sharing common concerns and having strategic interest in each other as per geopolitics. Moreover, they are indispensable economic partners of each other and therefore, such relations bring in an inevitable aspect and that is, South Asia. In the light of aforementioned aspects, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL) has joined hands with the American Embassy, New Delhi, to deliberate upon Indo-US relations and their effect on South Asia in order to explore the future of Indo-US relations and to come up with suggestions for the policy makers of both the countries to enhance the partnership and to bring South Asia in the limelight.

Official Poster

About the conference

The two day conference, on the theme ‘Indo-US Relations and South Asia’, scheduled on 29-30 October, 2014 at RGNUL, would explore the needs of South Asia and how the partnership between India and US may benefit the role of India as a leader of the region and further role of the region as a global actor. In the deliberations during the Conference, special emphasis would be laid on the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as compared to the Organization of American States (OAS), India roll as a leader in South Asia and the response of US. On the last day of the Conference a South Asian Human Rights Initiative would be adopted and published on the website of RGNUL.

The conference will have four technical sessions on the following sub-themes.

1. Indo-US Relations: Legal and Political Perspective
2. Indo-US Relations: Economic Perspective (with reference to Trade Policies and Laws, IPR etc.)
3. Indo-US Relations: Global and Regional Strategic Perspective
4. South Asia, SAARC and Human Rights Initiative: Politico-Legal Lessons from the OAS.

Research papers on or related to above mentioned topics are invited from Academicians, activists, Research Scholars and Lawyers. The conference will have parallel web-conferencing available to selected presenters.

Submission deadline

A 500 word Abstract of the paper is to be submitted by 10th July, 2014 at along with duly filled registration form available at the university website. Acceptance of the Abstracts would be notified within fourteen days of submission of abstract.

In order to avail full benefits of the conference please confirm your participation by sending the registration fee by 31 August 2014. For further details, visit RGNUL’s website: www.rgnul.ac.in.

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ALSA INDIA ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY INVITING APPLICATIONS TO REPRESENT INDIA AT THE ANNUAL ALSA FORUM, TAIWAN.

Official Press Release

17th May, 2014: On 30th April 2014, Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) unanimously voted for and granted Asian Law Students Association - India (ALSA India) the status of an official Observer Nation.

Owing to the status of observer nation, ALSA India is proud to announce that Indian law students who opt to become members of ALSA India, can now take part in the many forums, competitions and other events which ALSA conducts in all of their member nations.

 

ALSA India announces opportunity inviting applications to represent India at the Annual ALSA Forum, hosted by ALSA Taiwan. Students currently enrolled in a law course (Integrated, Graduate LL.B, LL.M, and Ph.D) from any College/University recognized by Bar Council of India is eligible to apply.

  

Please note that as events of ALSA is open ONLY for members of ALSA India, hence any student applying to represent India to the Taiwan forum would be required to apply for membership to ALSA India. Such membership shall be provisional in nature, and shall automatically be made official once ALSA India has successfully recruited its first National Council.

Eligibility Requirements To Represent India At The Taiwan Conference:-

1)     Member of ALSA India

2)     Passport with minimum 6 months validity.

3)     Bonafide certificate from college.

  

Total Registration Charges (per student): - 

$500 : ALSA Forum 2014 delegate fee

$50 : Administrative charges towards International Fund Transfer, Currency exchange Charge and loyalty fees to ALSA International.

[Please note that this charge is apart from your travel expenses and your personal expenses that you may incur while staying in Taiwan]

Any student interested in representing India is invited to apply through mail at alsaindianc@gmail.com with their cv and statement of purpose attached.

Last date of application: - 30th May, 2014

For further queries contact alsaindianc@gmail.com

Important Links:

ALSA India Website

ALSA India Facebook Page

ALSA International Website

ALSA forum 2014 Website

Constitution of ALSA India

ALSA Always Be One.

Manas Dowlani	Sourya Banerjee
President	Secretary General
ALSA	ALSA India

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www.alsaindia.org | contact@alsaindia.org

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