About the Organisers
The Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD) at National Law University Delhi is a multidisciplinary platform for research, policy engagement and capacity building in urban development, real estate, infrastructure and construction law. NLU Delhi has been recognised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, as a Regional Centre for research on real estate laws, RERA judgments and affordable housing policies. The first three editions of this seminar were well received, and CLUD now invites participation in the fourth.
About the Seminar
Affordable housing is fundamental to building an inclusive society in twenty-first-century India. Rapid urbanisation and rising housing costs have made access to affordable housing a pressing policy priority, closely linked to Sustainable Development Goal 11, which seeks inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable urban development. Government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and the vision of Housing for All reflect sustained efforts in this direction, yet challenges relating to land, financing, regulation and dispute resolution continue to impede effective implementation.
The seminar examines the legal, policy and institutional frameworks governing affordable housing in India and situates them within the wider goal of building sustainable cities and communities. It will explore how legal and regulatory reforms, housing finance, urban planning, land governance and infrastructure can support inclusive urban growth, and the role of technology, artificial intelligence and innovation in shaping the future of affordable housing. It will also engage with climate resilience, disaster-responsive planning, gender equity, housing rights, governance, social justice, and public transport and urban accessibility.
By bringing together academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and industry stakeholders, the seminar aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, encourage innovative research, and generate policy recommendations in line with India’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda.
Who Can Submit
We invite papers from students, research scholars and young academics, as well as practitioners and other stakeholders.
Themes and Sub Themes
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Affordable Housing, Real Estate and Regulatory Reforms
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Technology, AI and Innovation in Affordable Housing
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Gender, Equity and Inclusive Housing
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Housing Finance, Taxation and Real Estate Investment
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Urban Planning, Land Management and Infrastructure
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Housing Rights, Governance and Social Justice
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Future of Affordable Housing: Emerging Trends and Challenges
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Climate Resilience and Disaster-Responsive Urban Development
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Public Transport, Mobility and Urban Accessibility
These themes and sub-themes are illustrative, not exhaustive. Authors may write on any topic within the main theme.
Submission Guidelines
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Format: well-researched articles of 6000-7000 words
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Abstract: 500 words, outlining the research question, methodology and key arguments
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Co-authorship: maximum two co-authors
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Formatting: Times New Roman, size 12, A4, 1″ margins, 1.5 spacing, MS Word; footnotes in the latest Bluebook edition
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Detailed guidelines: shorturl.at/gcIjT
Important Dates
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Last date for abstract submission: 30 November 2026
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Approval of abstracts: 5 January 2027
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Submission of manuscript: 31 January 2027
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Seminar: 20-21 February 2027
The last date for abstract submission is 30 November 2026. Authors whose abstracts are approved will be invited to submit full papers by 31 January 2027.
Please refer to the brochure for complete details of the event.
For queries, write to clud@nludelhi.ac.in or contact our Student Conveners, Ananya Anand (+91 96670 78983) and Devender Garg (+91 72063 35747).
