{"id":237415,"date":"2020-10-14T15:09:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T09:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=237415"},"modified":"2020-10-13T23:17:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T17:47:13","slug":"the-3rd-idia-chhattisgarh-national-essay-writing-competition-2020-register-by-october-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2020\/10\/14\/the-3rd-idia-chhattisgarh-national-essay-writing-competition-2020-register-by-october-28\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3rd IDIA Chhattisgarh National Essay Writing Competition 2020: Register by October 28"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the Organisation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education (IDIA) is a non-profit organisation working in India which aims to empower underprivileged children by giving them access to quality legal education and to create community leaders from within these communities. It started out as a student-run movement in 2010 from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. Founded by Late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer, IDIA sensitises underprivileged students from across the country to law as a career option, trains them and provides scholarships to the students on gaining admission to law schools.<\/p>\n

About the Competition<\/strong><\/h4>\n

After the resounding success of the 1st and 2nd edition of the IDIA Chhattisgarh National Essay Writing Competition, that saw participation of students from universities and institutions from across India, the IDIA Chhattisgarh Chapter is pleased to organise the 3rd edition of the IDIA Chhattisgarh National Essay Writing Competition this year.<\/p>\n

The primary goal of the competition is to inculcate a habit of fostering constructive dialogue among individuals with varied personalities and ideas. The competition\u00a0seeks to develop a culture where good writing is produced, shared, and appreciated. The competition is held annually for raising funds for the IDIA Charitable Trust. All the proceeds collected shall be fully applied towards funding the day-to-day operations Trust.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Participation is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students across universities in India.<\/p>\n

Theme<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Role of Law in times of Covid-19<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

India, in the 21st century, can be looked at from a plethora of lenses but one of the most prominent ones would be through that of a pandemic. In a country where millions of people are infected by the virus, finding a new normal has become the greatest quest for humankind. Times like these require a firm legal regime that can balance that need of the people with the collective good of the country. This edition of the essay competition is an attempt to stir a discussion on how the law is playing its role in the times of Covid-19. The following are the sub-themes for the essay competition:<\/p>\n

Sub-Themes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Healthcare and Rights of Citizens<\/li>\n
  2. Technology and Privacy during times of Covid-19<\/li>\n
  3. India\u2019s Response to Covid-19: An Executive Aggrandisement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Prizes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    1. Prize cheques:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n