Call for Blogs | The Policy Chronicle | CPLAN | NUSRL Ranchi | Rolling Basis Submission!

Call for Blogs | The Policy Chronicle | CPLAN | NUSRL Ranchi | Rolling Basis Submission!

About the University

The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, established in 2010 by Act No. 4 of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, is among India’s leading national law universities. With programmes ranging from B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) to LL.M. and Ph.D., NUSRL is committed to advancing interdisciplinary legal education, research, and innovation. The University nurtures ethical, socially responsible professionals equipped to meet global challenges in law and governance.

About CPLAN

The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN) was founded in 2023 at NUSRL Ranchi as a dynamic think tank working at the intersection of law, policy, and national development. Its mission is to promote research and dialogue in Constitutional Law, Legislative Drafting, and Policy Research, encouraging innovative and inclusive approaches to contemporary governance challenges. Through interdisciplinary projects, workshops, and publications, CPLAN seeks to generate impactful policy solutions and foster informed debate.

About the Call for Blogs

CPLAN invites submissions for its flagship blog, “The Policy Chronicle”, which serves as a platform for reflective and critical discourse on law, governance, and public policy. The blog encourages analytical depth, accessibility, and research‑driven insights, making it suitable for both academic audiences and general readers.

Suggested Themes

Submissions may explore, among others:

• Climate Change and Sustainable Governance
• Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection & Digital Rights
• Gender Justice and Inclusive Democracy
• Constitutional & Electoral Reforms
• Human Rights, Environmental Law & Climate Justice
• Labour Rights and the Future of Work
• Public Health, Mental Health & Healthcare Policy
• Education, Technology & Equal Access
• Indigenous Communities, Land Rights & Tribal Governance
• Economic Development, Poverty & Social Equity
• Media, Free Speech & Digital Regulation
• Globalisation, International Relations & Humanitarian Concerns
• Intellectual Property Rights and Emerging Policy Challenges

Eligibility

• Open to law students, academicians, researchers, and professionals across disciplines.
• Co‑authorship permitted for up to two authors.

Submission Guidelines

• Language: English
• Format: .doc or .docx (file named “Title_CPLAN_TPC Blog”)
• Word Limit: 1200–2000 words (flexible at editorial discretion)
• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Analytical pieces with concrete suggestions are preferred over descriptive writing.
• Include a short bio (max 100 words) separately, not within the manuscript.
• Relevant images, infographics, or flowcharts may be included if copyright‑free.
• Cross‑publication is not permitted.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Garamond | Size: 12 (main text), 10 (endnotes)
• Line Spacing: 1.5 (main text), 1.0 (endnotes)
• Alignment: Justified
• Referencing: Hyperlinked sources; endnotes (Bluebook 21st Edition) where necessary
• Italicise names of statutes, case laws, and legal documents

Submission Process

• Submissions must be made via Google Forms (email submissions not accepted).
• Rolling submissions are open until 30 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

Contact Details

• Email: cplan@nusrlranchi.ac.in
• Navdeep Singh (Managing Editor): +91 8825064818
• Krrish Saha (Managing Editor): +91 8252566776

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