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About the University/Organization
International Sai Sewa Trust (ISST) is a not-for-profit organization committed to fostering social justice, legal literacy, and community empowerment through its various outreach programs. Under the umbrella of the DISHA Scheme, launched by the Department of Justice, Government of India, ISST focuses on increasing legal awareness among marginalized and rural populations.
A notable initiative by ISST is the Social Justice Forum, which functions as a flagship program to educate citizens on rights-based frameworks and ensure access to justice. The Forum addresses issues like women’s empowerment, child welfare, and legal education, while collaborating with advocates, educators, and social workers to design and implement meaningful justice-driven initiatives.
About the Event
The National Seminar on NyayaSpandana: Empowering Legal Literacy, organized by International Sai Sewa Trust in collaboration with the DISHA Scheme, will be held virtually on 24 August 2025. The event provides a free platform for scholars, lawyers, students, and activists to present their research, share models of legal outreach, and propose ideas to enhance legal awareness at the grassroots level.
This seminar aims to:
- Encourage discourse on legal literacy in India’s underserved communities
- Highlight the role of civic engagement in realizing constitutional justice
- Promote interdisciplinary approaches to legal education and reform
Participants will contribute toward building a sustainable dialogue around legal empowerment, with selected papers being published in an ISBN-certified edited volume.
Event Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Extended Abstract Submission | 20 August 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 22 August 2025 |
| Final Paper Submission | 2 October 2025 |
| Seminar Date | 24 August 2025 |
Format and Structure
- Abstract Guidelines: 250–500 words, including research problem, methodology, and key arguments
- Submission Limitations: Maximum 10% plagiarism or AI-generated content permitted
- Presentation Mode: Virtual via online conferencing platform (details will be shared upon selection)
- Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be included in an ISBN volume titled NyayaSpandana: Empowering Legal Literacy & Awareness
Location and Mode
Venue: Online (details provided upon registration)
Mode: Fully Virtual
Additional Highlights
- Eligibility: Open to law students, legal scholars, practitioners, social workers, policymakers, educators, and civil society members
- Registration Fee: None. Participation and presentation are completely free.
- Incentives:
- Participation Certificates for all attendees
- Best Presentation Certificate to the most impactful speaker
- Publication in ISBN-registered edited volume for selected papers
Themes and Tracks
Participants are invited to submit papers under the following thematic areas:
Legal Literacy & the DISHA Scheme
- Assessing the grassroots impact of the DISHA initiative
- Role of Community Resource Persons in legal education
- Successful models of legal outreach in rural India
Access to Justice & Social Equity
- Legal empowerment of marginalized groups
- Barriers to access: disability, caste, gender, language
- Community paralegals and mobile legal clinics
Constitutional Justice and Civic Education
- Introducing legal studies in schools and rural institutions
- Bridging the gap between law and public understanding
- Fundamental Rights as instruments of social transformation
Technology & Legal Awareness
- Using digital platforms to disseminate legal information
- Online dispute resolution and e-governance tools
- Leveraging social media, radio, and podcasts for legal education
FAQs
Q1: Who can submit a paper?
A: Law students, researchers, faculty members, lawyers, policy advocates, and social workers.
Q2: Is there a registration or participation fee?
A: No. The seminar is entirely free of cost.
Q3: Is participation certificate available?
A: Yes, e-certificates will be provided to all registered attendees.
Q4: Will the papers be published?
A: Selected papers will be published in a volume titled NyayaSpandana: Empowering Legal Literacy & Awareness with ISBN.
Q5: Can I co-author a paper?
A: Yes, co-authorship is allowed (up to two authors per paper).
Q6: What are the formatting requirements for abstracts?
A: Abstracts must clearly state the research problem, methodology, and key arguments within a word limit of 250–500 words.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Registration & Submission Form | Click Here |
| Official LinkedIn Page | Visit Here |
| Event Brochure | Download Here |
Downloadables
Contact
For Queries and Submission Assistance
- Mr. Akshit Dwivedi – Lifetime Achievement Awardee (Social Service & Humanitarian Work)
- Prashant Drivedi – Advocate, High Court
- Dipti Singh – Coordinator
Phone: +91 70073 65186
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