About the University/Organization

National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is a reputed national law university in India known for its academic excellence and innovative legal research. The Centre for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP) is one of its prominent academic centers focused on interdisciplinary legal studies and policy engagement.

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About the Event

The Annual Essay Competition is CELP’s flagship initiative encouraging law and social science students to reflect critically on pressing issues through an interdisciplinary lens. This year’s theme, “Viksit Bharat 2047: Envisioning India’s Journey to Development”, invites original insights on India’s developmental journey through legal, institutional, and policy-based reforms.

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Event Timeline

Stage	Date
Last Date of Registration	22 June 2025
Essay Submission Deadline	22 August 2025
Declaration of Results	22 September 2025

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Format and Structure

Participants may submit essays on any topic aligned with the main theme or explore one of the following suggested sub-themes:

• Justice Delayed, Development Denied
• Technology and Access to Justice
• Demographic Dividend: Education & Employment
• Women’s Empowerment
• Agricultural Reforms and Sustainability
• Health and Well-being
• Startups and Innovation
• Green Policies and Environmental Sustainability
• Digital Governance
• Empowering Rural India

Submissions will be judged on originality, depth of analysis, legal reasoning, and clarity.

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Location and Mode

📍 Venue: Online (submission via Google Form)
🖥️ Mode: Fully Online

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Additional Highlights

Prizes:

• Cash prizes to top entries
• E-certificates for all participants
• Selected essays may be published by CELP

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Eligibility

✔️ Students currently enrolled in:

• 3-year or 5-year LL.B. Programmes
• 1-year or 2-year LL.M. Programmes
• Any UG/PG programme in Law or Social Sciences from a recognized Indian institution

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Registration Fee

• Single Author: ₹250
• Co-Authorship (Max 2 authors): ₹400
  (Non-refundable)

👉 Click Here to Pay the Fee
👉 Click Here to Register

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Mentors/Judges

Evaluation by a panel of faculty members and policy researchers associated with NLUJ’s Centre for Environmental Law and Policy.

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Team/Individual

Individual participation or co-authorship (maximum 2 authors) allowed.

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FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to participate?
A: UG or PG students of law or social sciences enrolled in recognized Indian universities.

Q2: Can I write on a sub-theme not listed?
A: Yes. As long as your essay aligns with the central theme.

Q3: Can international students apply?
A: No. The competition is open only to students from recognized Indian institutions.

Q4: Will I get a certificate if I don’t win?
A: Yes. All registered participants will receive e-certificates.

Q5: Is co-authorship allowed?
A: Yes, for up to two authors per essay.

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Important Links

Resource	Link
Registration Payment	Click Here
Registration Form	Click Here
Official Website	Visit Here

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Downloadables

Brochure PDF

Sample Cover Letter (PDF)

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Contact

📧 Email: celp.nlujodhpur@gmail.com

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