Call for Papers | National Seminar On India’s Waste Laws by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University [Hybrid Mode]: Register by Mar 15 – Extended

About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, established in Sonepat by the State Government of  Haryana in 2012 through the State Legislature Act No. 15, stands as a premier institution  exemplifying India’s commitment to justice and constitutional principles. Strategically positioned  with excellent connectivity to the national capital Delhi through air, rail, and road networks, the  University maintains distinct academic and institutional advantages. The University operates eleven specialised research centres, three dedicated cells, and a Legal Aid  Clinic, fostering comprehensive legal education and community service.

About Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University, founded in 1882 in Lahore, stands among India’s oldest and most distinguished  institutions of higher education. After India’s independence, the University was re-established in  its iconic Chandigarh campus, planned by renowned architects Pierre Jeanneret under the guidance  of Le Corbusier. Following the reorganisation of Punjab in 1966, Panjab University became an  Inter-State Body Corporate, serving the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the  Union Territory of Chandigarh.

About The Programme

The National Seminar on “India’s Waste Laws: Challenges & Sustainable Solutions”, organised  by the Centre for Labour Studies, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, in  collaboration with the Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, aims to provide a  comprehensive platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on environmental governance and  sustainable waste management in India.

In light of rapidly increasing waste generation, growing environmental degradation, and public  health concerns, the seminar seeks to critically analyse India’s waste management framework,  identify implementation gaps, and explore sustainable, legally robust solutions. The programme  will deliberate upon solid waste regulation, plastic and e-waste governance, biomedical and  hazardous waste management, disaster-related waste challenges, and climate-linked waste risks.

The seminar also aims to promote innovative approaches, such as circular-economy models,  decentralised waste processing, technological interventions, extended producer responsibility, and  community-based waste governance. By bringing together academicians, policymakers,  environmental experts, legal practitioners, research scholars, and students, the seminar aspires to  strengthen regulatory accountability and align waste governance strategies with sustainable  development and climate action goals.

Selected papers presented at the seminar may be considered for publication in an edited volume  following the event.

Mode Of The Programme

The National Seminar will be conducted in Hybrid Mode (Offline & Online) on 6 April 2026. Participants attending virtually will receive the joining link on their registered email address prior  to the commencement of the seminar.

Sub-Themes

• Beyond Disposal: Reimagining Waste as a Resource in Circular Economies 2
• Governing Plastic Pollution in the Age of Single-Use Convenience
• E-Waste, Informality, and Regulatory Gaps in a Digital India
• Managing Risky Waste: Biomedical and Hazardous Streams under Law
• When Waste Becomes a Climate Risk: Legal Pathways for Mitigation
• Industry, Compliance, and Accountability in Waste Governance
• From Dumpsites to Recovery Landscapes: Rethinking Landfill Futures
• Producer Responsibility and Market Accountability in Waste Management 9. Waste in the Wake of Disasters: Legal Preparedness and Response Gaps
• Managing Mountains of Debris: Law, Logistics, and Post-Disaster Recovery
• Emergency Waste Governance during Floods, Cyclones, and Earthquakes
• Disaster Waste as an Environmental Risk: Regulatory and Liability Concerns
• Climate-Induced Disasters and Surging Waste Streams: Governance Challenges
• Pandemics, Climate Extremes, and the Changing Nature of Waste
• Rebuilding without Polluting: Sustainable Waste Practices in Disaster Recovery
• Community Participation, Local Governance, and Waste Justice

Who Can Participate?

The National Seminar is open to academicians, research scholars, legal professionals,  policymakers, environmental experts, students, and practitioners from India and abroad who are  interested in contributing to discussions on waste governance and sustainability.

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts (250–300 words) must clearly state the objective of the study, research methodology,  tentative conclusions, and include 4–5 keywords.

Full papers must range between 3500–5000 words (excluding footnotes). • Submissions must follow the Indian Law Institute (ILI) Method of Citation. • The work must be original, unpublished, and should not exceed 15% similarity index. • Authors may choose to present their work either through an oral presentation or a poster  presentation (1m × 1m).

The Abstract and Full Paper must be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 15 March 2026 [Extended from 5 March]
• Last Date for Registration: 15 March 2026 [Extended from 5 March]
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 28 March 2026
• Date of Seminar: 6 April 2026

Registration Guidelines

Registration is mandatory for all participants, including paper presenters. Interested participants  must complete the online registration form and upload proof of payment. The registration fee is  non-refundable.

Registration Fee And Mode Of Payment

• Category A: Academicians / Professionals – ₹ 2000
• Category B: Research Scholars / Ph.D. Scholars & Students – ₹ 1500
• Category C: DBRANLU Students, Scholars & Faculty – ₹ 500
• Students and faculty members involved in the technical session and organisation of the seminar  are exempted from paying the registration fee.
• Payments must be made via online mode using the account details provided below. Proof of  payment with a valid transaction ID must be uploaded during registration.

Account Details

• Bank Name: HDFC Bank Ltd.
• Account Holder Name: Registrar, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Seminar Account Account Number: 50100156483861
• IFSC: HDFC0003433

Registration Procedure

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Contact Details

• For further queries, please contact: [email protected]
• Student Coordinators:
• Anushka Ghadwal – +91 7988106900
• Manasvi – +91 9413335179

The brochure is here.