Call for Blogs | CNLU Panchayati Raj Blog: Rolling Submissions!

About the Organisation

The Office of the Chair Professor Panchayati Raj, Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), is dedicated to advancing research, discourse, and policy engagement on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), decentralisation, and local self-governance in India.

About the Blog

The CNLU Panchayati Raj Blog, run by the Office of Chair Professor Panchayati Raj, CNLU, serves as a scholarly platform for students, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to share insights on Panchayati Raj Institutions and allied themes. The blog aims to foster informed discussions, critical debates, and policy-oriented analysis on issues concerning local governance in India.

About Call for Blogs

The CNLU Panchayati Raj Blog is accepting blog submissions on a rolling basis. We invite original, analytical, and thought-provoking pieces that engage with contemporary issues, legal frameworks, and policy developments related to Panchayati Raj Institutions and local governance.

Eligibility

• Open to students, scholars, professionals, practitioners, and policymakers.
• Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors.
• Professionals are required to submit a brief biographical note.

Theme

• Submissions may broadly engage with Panchayati Raj Institutions and local governance, including but not limited to:
• Local governance and decentralisation
• Gram Kachahari under The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006 and Gram Nyayalayas under The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008
• Impact of digital platforms and e-governance tools such as eGramSwaraj, Meri Panchayat, etc. on efficiency and transparency of PRIs
• Women’s participation in local bodies
• Any other issues related to Panchayati Raj Institutions

Submission Categories

• Blog Articles
• Policy Analysis
• Legal Commentary
• Opinion Pieces on Panchayati Raj and Local Governance

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 pt (body), 10 pt (footnotes)
• Spacing: Double-spaced body, single-spaced footnotes
• Citation Style: Bluebook, 21st Edition
• Word Limit: 850–1,500 words (excluding footnotes)
• Footnotes should not exceed 50 words

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be original and unpublished with a similarity index below 10%
• Exclusive submission policy applies while the manuscript is under review
• Only footnotes are permitted (no endnotes)
• Rolling submissions accepted throughout the year
• Use of AI-generated content:
• AI tools must not be used to create or alter core arguments, empirical data, results, interpretations, or citations.

Permissible uses include:

• Language and grammar enhancement
• Idea generation or structuring outlines
• Classification and summarisation of literature (subject to author verification)
• Translation and multilingual support

Submission Deadline

There is no fixed deadline. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Submission Procedure

Submissions must be made through the following link:

Click Here To Submit.

Contact Information

For any queries, please write to: [email protected]

Satyam Bharadwaj (Research Assistant) -7739059200

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