Policy Drafting Competition 2025 by MNLU Mumbai [Cash Prizes Rs 25K]: Register by Sep 8

About MNLU

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), established in 2014, is a prestigious legal education institution in India, known for its commitment to promoting quality legal education and providing a conducive environment for learning and growth. Located in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, the university follows the model of other National Law Universities in the country and stands as an autonomous law school.

About the Competition

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), in collaboration with Yuvak Biradari (Bharat), and in association with the Pro Bono Club & Centre for Applied Research in Public Health Law, is organizing “The International Policy Drafting & Presentation Competition 2025” on 13th and 14th September 2025.

The Policy Drafting Competition 2025 aims to provide a platform for students to engage in policy formulation on pressing societal issues. Participants are expected to draft comprehensive policies aligned with the given themes and present them before a distinguished panel of academicians, policymakers, and legal experts.

With themes ranging from sustainable rural development and employment policies to federalism, institutional integrity, and healthcare reform, this initiative encourages participants to engage in critical analysis and propose innovative, impact-driven solutions. By fostering dialogue and research on these crucial issues, the competition aspires to contribute meaningfully to policy discourse and social change.

Details of The Competition

• Date: 13th and 14th September 2025
• Venue: Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd and 6th Floor, MTNL Building, Technology St, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076.
• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate & postgraduate students (cross-institutional teams allowed)
• Mode of the competition: Hybrid

Themes

• “Transforming Rural India: Sustainable Development Strategies”
• “Bridging the Employment Gap: Policy Solutions for Job Creation”
• “Balancing Power: Rethinking Centre-State Relations”
• “Reinforcing Institutional Integrity: Appointments & Autonomy of Regulatory Bodies and & Judicial Autonomy”
• “Strengthening Health Systems: Redesigning Primary Healthcare Delivery in India

Timeline

• Announcement of Competition – 7th March, 2025
• Concept Note Reveal – 12th March, 2025
• Last Date for Registration – 8th September, 2025
• Last Date for Policy Submission – 10th September, 2025
• Policy Presentation – 13th & 14th September, 2025

Awards

• 1st Prize: INR 10,000 + Certificate of Merit
• 2nd Prize: INR 7,000 + Certificate of Merit
• 3rd Prize: INR 5,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Consolation Prize (3 winners): INR 1000 each + Certificate of Recognition
• Exciting Internship Opportunities for Top Performers

Registration Fee

• Individual Participant- Rs. 500
• Team of Two- Rs. 1000

* Please note that accommodation is not included in the fees**

Important Links

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Contact Information

In case of any query, please contact:

• Mr. Anurag Shelke – +91 94047 77680
• Mr. Shantanu Mhaske – +91 77759 12616
• Email: [email protected]

The brochure is here.