Vidhan 2025 by IIM Ranchi & NUSRL Ranchi: Register by Mar 4

About NUSRL Ranchi

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by Act No. 4 of Jharkhand State Assembly in 2010. The University has subsequently been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC Act of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI). The University started functioning in September 2010.

About the Competition

The Kautilya Society, NUSRL Ranchi, in collaboration with Polytrics – The Public Policy & Governance Club of IIM Ranchi, is set to host Vidhan 2025 – The Policy Triathlon, an exciting competition where students engage in live policy formulation to tackle real-world governance challenges. The event is supported by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) as the Knowledge Partner, bringing together legal, policy, and governance experts to foster critical inquiry and participative democracy.

Vidhan 2025 is a unique policy triathlon designed to challenge participants in policy drafting, analytical reasoning, and real-world problem-solving. Hosted by leading institutions in management and legal education, the event provides an opportunity for students to engage with academic rigor and policy innovation while addressing pressing governance issues.

Competition Structure

The three pillars of Vidhan 2025 ensure a comprehensive test of policy acumen:

1. Position Paper Submission – Develop structured, evidence-based policy arguments.
2. Policy Mastermind Quiz – Test awareness of governance, economics, and democratic reforms.
3. Live Policy Hackathon – Collaborate on actionable solutions for policy challenges.

Competition Guidelines

1. Position Paper Submission (Preliminary Round – Online)

Word Limit: 250–300 words (excluding references)
Topics:

• Universal Basic Income (UBI): Can unconditional cash transfers reduce inequality without fiscal strain?
• Caste-Based Reservations in the Private Sector: Balancing equity vs. meritocracy.
• Nationwide Social Media Regulation: Addressing misinformation vs. free speech.

Submission Requirements

• Structured argument with a clear stance (for/against)
• Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5-line spacing
• No hyperlinks; file name format: TeamName.pdf

Evaluation Criteria: Clarity, argument strength, research depth, and conciseness.

2. Policy Mastermind Quiz

Date: 9th March 2025
Venue: IIM Ranchi Campus
Format:

• Preliminary Round: 20–30 one-word/MCQ questions (paper-based)
• Stage Rounds: Buzzer rounds, case-study debates, and audio-visual identification

Themes: Electoral transparency, governance metrics, and ADR’s core research areas.

3. Live Policy Hackathon

Date: 9th March 2025
Venue: IIM Ranchi Campus
Focus Areas: Voter engagement, bureaucratic efficiency, digital governance, and legal innovations.
The policy problem will be curated by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

Why Participate?

• Academic Prestige – Showcase expertise in policy and governance.
• Social Impact – Contribute to participative democracy through innovative solutions.
• Networking – Engage with Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, ADR, and industry experts.
• Prizes & Recognition:
  • ₹25,000+ in cash prizes
  • Certificates for all participants; merit certificates for finalists

Key Dates

• Registration Opens: 25th February 2025
• Position Paper Submission Deadline: 4th March 2025
• Qualifying Teams Announced: 6th March 2025
• Final Rounds & Hackathon: 9th March 2025 at IIM Ranchi

Registration Procedure

Click Here to Register.

Contact Info

• [email protected]
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Student Coordinators

• Gaurav Kumar Mandal (Convenor, Kautilya Society, NUSRL Ranchi): +91 91420 70677
• Sumit Kumar Singh (Co-Convenor, Kautilya Society, NUSRL Ranchi): +91 74889 24785
• Soham Mondal (Coordinator, Polytrics, IIM Ranchi): +91 98836 48313

The brochure is here.