About CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was established as ‘Christ College’ in 1969 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). With a focus on innovative and modern curricula, academic discipline, and holistic education, CHRIST has become a multidisciplinary university offering programs in humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, engineering, architecture, education, and law to about 25,000 students. It has seven campuses, publishes six peer-reviewed research journals, and promotes sports, music, and literary activities.
About the School of Law
The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, is a preferred institution for legal education in India. It received an ‘A+’ grade from NAAC and is listed among the top law schools in India by NIRF Rankings. The school offers a ten-semester program, numerous value-added courses, internships, clinical programs, and research opportunities. It promotes interaction with legal professionals through seminars, guest lectures, and workshops.
About Project ICSSR
Project ICSSR is a research initiative funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research. It aims to assess the impact of social security schemes for unorganized workers in Karnataka, focusing on the Asha Deepa scheme and Karnataka Private Commercial Accident benefit scheme. The project seeks to identify implementation issues, assess the status of beneficiaries, and propose targeted recommendations for improvement.
About Project Nyay
Project Nyay, led by Pawan SS and Kamal Adithya, provides accessible and complimentary legal education to students and marginalized communities. It covers various legal domains in both English and regional languages. Project Nyay has been recognized for its impact, including winning the Baazigar event at DPS, Christ (Deemed to be University), and being featured in the United Nations Academic Impact under the Millennium Campus Network.
Call for Papers
We invite research papers from practitioners, academicians, experts, scholars, NGOs, researchers, and students on issues related to the conference themes. Selected authors will present their papers at the conference.
Theme
Empowering Unorganised Workers: Strengthening Social Security in Karnataka
Sub-themes:
- Employment rights and conditions related to social security
- The role of caste in social security
- The impact of gender on social security functioning
- Practicality and implementation of caste-based schemes
- Social and economic impact of accident benefit schemes on transport workers
- Media and sensitization programs’ role in social security schemes
- Influence of International Labour Organization’s recommendations on domestic schemes
- Intersectionality in the effectiveness of social security schemes
- Ratification of international conventions for unorganized workers’ social security
- Migrant workers’ involvement in social security schemes
Eligibility
Research papers are invited from practitioners, academicians, experts, scholars, NGOs, researchers, and students.
Submission Categories
Participants may submit research papers, and the selected papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN number.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.5 (text); Times New Roman, size 10, line spacing 1.0 (footnotes)
- Margins: One inch on all sides
- Citation Style: Blue Book, 21st edition
- File Format: Both PDF and Word
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: Maximum 300 words, accompanied by a cover page with sub-theme, title, author(s) name, institution, email, contact number, and postal address.
- File Naming: Theme number and author’s full name (e.g., Theme 1 Rose Zarah)
- Email: Submit to projecticssr@christuniversity.in
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission: 20 August 2024 [Date Exteneded]
- Paper Submission Deadline: 10 September 2024
- Intimation of Selected Papers: 12 September 2024
- Conference Date and Paper Presentation: 20 September 2024
Pl Note: Due to a change from the management’s side, the date of the conference has been moved from 19th September to 20th September.
Submission Procedure
Email submissions to projecticssr@christuniversity.in with the required details and adhere to the formatting guidelines.
Contact Information
- Pawan SS: pawan.ss@law.christuniversity.in, +91 99000 01367
- Kamal Adithya K: kamal.adithya@law.christuniversity.in, +91 90956 26118
The brochure is here.
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