Call For Papers | International Conference On Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation And Indigenous Communities by NLIU Bhopal: Submit by Nov 15

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1. About NLIU Bhopal

2. About International Conference On Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation And Indigenous Communities

3. About the Call for Papers

4. Eligibility

5. Theme

6. Submission Categories

7. Submission Guidelines

8. Registration fee

9. Submission Deadline

10. Submission Procedure

11. Contact Information

About NLIU Bhopal

The National Law Institute University Bhopal (NLIU Bhopal) is a public law school and a National Law University located in Bhopal, India. Established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is the second law school established under the National Law School system. It is one of the most prestigious and best law schools in India.

About International Conference On Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation And Indigenous Communities

The conference is organised by the Centre for Tribal Studies and Research (CTSR), NLIU Bhopal, which promotes an interdisciplinary understanding of tribal rights, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and tribal governance. It is held in collaboration with the Tribal Research & Development Institute, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (Cultural Collaborator). SCC Online Times is the Media Partner.

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About the Call for Papers

The conference invites original research papers, policy papers, empirical studies, case studies and interdisciplinary contributions on tribal and indigenous communities, with India as the central focus and scope for comparative perspectives from across the world. Papers may be submitted in English or Hindi. Best Paper and Best Presentation awards will be given.

Eligibility

Open to faculty and academicians, researchers and research scholars, doctoral and postgraduate students, legal professionals and judicial officers, government officials and policymakers, Tribal Research Institutions, civil society and community-based organisations, tribal and indigenous community representatives, development practitioners, and international participants.

Theme

Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation and Indigenous Communities.

Sub-themes:

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Sustainable Development and Tribal Communities;
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Environmental Conservation;
Constitutional, Legal and Governance Frameworks;
Culture, Identity and Heritage;
Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Resource Management;
Development, Displacement and Human Rights;
Contemporary Policy Perspectives and Emerging Issues; and
Education, Health and Social Development.

Submission Categories

Original research papers, policy papers, empirical studies, case studies and interdisciplinary contributions, in English or Hindi.

Formatting Guidelines

Abstract: 250–350 words.
Full paper: 3,000–5,000 words, to be submitted only after the abstract is accepted.
File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) only.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing (Hindi papers: Mangal).
Footnotes: 10 pt, single spacing.
Citation: OSCOLA 5th Edition.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism and AI-generated content must not exceed 10%.
Authors must first submit an abstract; the full paper is invited only after acceptance.

Registration fee

Practitioners INR 2,500; Faculty/Academicians INR 2,000; Students INR 1,500; NLIU Students INR 1,000; Non-Presenting Participants INR 1,500; International Participants USD 50 (INR 4,750).
The fee covers the conference kit, breakfast, lunch and high-tea for both days. Travel and accommodation are not included, and the fee is non-refundable. Payment details will be shared after abstract acceptance.
The conference is in physical mode; international presenters may participate online/hybrid. Paid accommodation at NLIU is available on a first-come, first-served basis.