The Centre for Tribal and Cultural Studies (CTCS), Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla invites original abstracts for the National Conference on “Recognition, Rights and Realities: Tribal Identity, Governance and Justice in Contemporary India”, scheduled to be held online on 28 March 2026.
The Conference aims to foster interdisciplinary academic engagement on issues relating to tribal identity, governance, justice mechanisms, constitutional developments, legal pluralism, autonomy, resource rights and socio-economic transformations affecting tribal and indigenous communities in India.
📌 Revised Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 January 2026
📄 Abstract Limit: 300 words
👥 Who may submit: Academicians, researchers, students, legal professionals, policy experts, NGO practitioners and allied stakeholders
💰 Registration fee payable only after acceptance
📩 Submission Link: https://forms.gle/VZhDX9uQAuhpnDzX9
📧 Queries: ctcs@hpnlu.ac.in
📎 Refer to the Conference Brochure for themes, important dates, submission guidelines and registration details.
In case of any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned:
Director: Prof. (Dr.) S.S. Jaswal, Professor of Law, HPNLU, Shimla.
Co-ordinator: Dr. Narinder Pal, Assistant Professor of History, HPNLU, Shimla.
Co-ordinator: Dr. Ved Prakash, Assistant Professor of Political Science, HPNLU, Shimla.
Convenor: Shreya Singh (8708552266)
Co-Convenor: Kashish Chalana (8302539110)
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