Essay Writing Competition | Commodification of Animals | NLU Odisha | Register by November 15, 2026

Essay Writing Competition | Commodification of Animals | NLU Odisha | Register by November 15, 2026

2nd NLUO SAAEW Essay Writing Competition 2026

Organised by the Society for the Advancement of Animal and Environmental Welfare (SAAEW), National Law University Odisha (NLUO) Theme: Commodification of Animals Register by: November 15, 2026 | Submit by: December 31, 2026

About the Organiser

The Society for the Advancement of Animal and Environmental Welfare (SAAEW) at NLUO is dedicated to fostering awareness and scholarship on animal rights, welfare, and environmental justice. Through academic initiatives and competitions, SAAEW encourages students to critically engage with pressing ethical and legal issues surrounding animals and ecosystems.

About the Competition

The 2nd SAAEW Essay Writing Competition 2026 invites students to explore the legal and ethical boundaries between protecting animals and treating them as commodities. Participants are encouraged to submit original essays that critically examine contemporary challenges in animal welfare and rights.

Central Theme

Commodification of Animals – Essays should address issues such as wildlife trade, captivity, private ownership, and the commercialisation of animals.

Indicative Sub‑Themes

• Animals as Commodities: Legal status, ownership rights, and recognition beyond property.
• Wildlife Trafficking: Legal and environmental consequences of illegal trade.
• Animals in Captivity: Welfare concerns in zoos, aquariums, and private collections.
• Pet Industry: Breeding, sale of companion animals, and ownership practices.
• Industrial Farming: Treatment of animals in meat, dairy, and poultry industries.
• Animal‑Based Tourism: Balancing economic benefits with welfare concerns.
• Biodiversity & Commodification: Impact on ecosystems and species survival.

Eligibility

Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised universities, colleges, and institutions across India.

Registration & Submission

• Single Authorship: ₹300
• Co‑Authorship: ₹500
• Registration deadline: 15 November 2026
• Submission deadline: 31 December 2026
• Essays must be submitted through the designated form shared with registered participants.

Awards & Recognition

• Total Prize Pool: ₹13,000
• Top Five Entries: Certificates of Merit
• All Participants: Certificates of Participation
• Selected essays may be considered for publication in NLUO journals, subject to editorial review.

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