1st IDIA Chhattisgarh National Essay Competition 2018: Register by Oct 21

The IDIA Chhattisgarh Chapter, were intrigued by this Anaïs Nin quote. It took hold of them and thus was born the idea of holding an essay competition where the essence of these words could be explored. The National Essay Competition, which is an initiative of the IDIA Chhattisgarh Chapter, directs focus on the importance of writing and writing well.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this competition is to raise funds for the IDIA Charitable Trust and also channelize the creative energies of students to promote meaningful engagement with new and varied ideas.

Who can apply?

·         This competition is open to all law students and research scholars.

Topics

• From social prejudice to social inclusion – why ‘progressive’ judicial verdicts may not be the best tool to bridge the gap. (In light of the series of 377 judgments)


• If Constitution is the grundnorm safeguarding matters of the faith – does religion trump the judiciary’s power to interpret the ‘essential religious practice’ test.


• An educational institution of, by and for the students- reimagining the role of students in running the administration of educational institutions.

Submission Guidelines:

·         Only one essay per participant may be submitted. Co- authorship up to 2 authors is allowed

·         The essay must be written in English

·         Only original essays will be considered for the competition. No part of it should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication or a contest elsewhere. The participant will submit a separate undertaking with regard to the originality of the work

Awards:

• Certification of participation shall be given to all authors and co-authors.


• Prize cheques and Certificates of merit shall be awarded to 3 best essays selected by our judges.


• Medals shall be given to the top 3 winners.


• An internship at IDIA (Bangalore Office) for the month of January 2019 will be provided to the most creative write-up.


• The Certificates of participation and merit shall be sent by mail.  Medals shall be dispatched by post to the respective addresses given by the winners.

Registration Form: 

• Rs 100 (Single author)


• Rs 150(Co-author)

Important Dates

• Date of Notification: 7^thOctober 2018


• Last date for registration: 21^stOctober 2018


• Last date for submission: 4^thNovember 2018


• Result Declaration: 21^stDecember 2018

Contact

For any further clarification, you can also write to – idiachhattisgarhevents@gmail.com

For Brochure click here