Article Writing Competition by Kautilya Society, RMLNLU: Submit by 25th December

About Kautilya Society

Kautilya Society, a dynamic subdivision of the "Vidhi" framework, serves as a progressive policy and law society within the college, drawing inspiration from the ancient Indian economist and philosopher. The society's primary goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of contemporary policy issues, engaging students in critical analysis and innovative problem-solving. Its comprehensive approach involves various platforms, including insightful blogs, engaging podcasts that facilitate a deeper understanding of complex legal concepts, and independent projects that promote academic inquiry and creativity. Moreover, the society collaborates with reputable law firms and policy think tanks to conduct in-depth research projects, allowing students to contribute to real-world policy development and analysis. Its "Book Adda" and “Policy Adda” initiatives serve as a rich repository of legal and policy literature, promoting continuous learning and intellectual growth. By nurturing socially responsible legal and policy scholars through research, collaboration, and interdisciplinary engagement, Kautilya Society is dedicated to nurturing future leaders committed to upholding justice, equity, and effective governance.  

About The Competition

The blog writing competition conducted by the Kautilya society would allow the participants to ponder upon the broader policy themes with contemporary relevance. Such themes along with its sub themes are directed by the society to get a concrete viewpoint on that issue. The competition would not only delve into the legal issues of these themes but the overarching applicability of the proposed legal positions in the realm of policy making.

Themes For The Competition

1. Digitalisation of Indian Rupee
2. Refugee Rights and Policy
3. Integrative Medicine Policy
4. Disability Inclusion Policy and Laws
5. Indian State and its Interaction with Tribes
6. Digital Transformation of India and AI Automation
7. National Deep Tech Start-Up Policy

Submission Guidelines

We invite entries from students currently enrolled in an academic program. If you are interested in submitting a piece, kindly fill the form here. The deadline for sending the entries is 25th December, 2023.

Authors are expected to adhere to the following submission guidelines:   

1. Articles should contain content that is both original and unpublished. Plagiarised content is highly discouraged. 
2. Articles should be submitted in Microsoft Word format. 
3. Sources should be added in the form of hyperlinks in the article. 
4. The maximum word limit for the entries is 3000 words. 
5. Co-authorship of upto 2 authors is allowed Cross-institution authorship is allowed. 

Incentives

 The cash prizes for the winners are as follows

    a. Rs. 3000 for the Winner 

    b. Rs. 2000 for the Runners up 

    c. Rs. 1000 for the Second Runners up

 Participation certificates will be given to all authors. Publication on Kautilya blog for meritorious entries would depend on the discretion of the review team.  

Contact Details

In case of any queries, contact us at kautilya.rmlnlu@gmail.com. 

Contact no.- 

Shubhangi Verma- 6388996083 
Avesta Vashishtha- 9050936933

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