Ground Water: Making the Invisible Visible National Article Writing Competition by Environmental Law Cell (ELC), Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
About the Organization
The concept of ‘Symbiosis’ is nurtured by Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) on the principles of Vedic thought ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which means ‘World as One Family’. Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Hyderabad was established in 2014 inheriting splendid novelty, dynamism, and excellence in the education of Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune.
About the Environmental Law Cell
Environmental Law Cell (ELC), one of the many cells/centers of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad was established with the motto of incorporating a sense of responsibility towards the environment among students and creating awareness about each person’s individual responsibilities to contribute to the prevention of future degradation of the environment. Through the Cell, the members educate the students in campus and people off campus about the need for environmental conservation and Sustainable Development through various activities like plantation drive, awareness camps, national seminars, webinars, jumble sale, competitions, etc. The Cell also takes the initiative to celebrate environmentally important days through awareness.
About the Event
The National Article Writing Competition is to be conducted in the lead-up to World Water Day, which is celebrated on the 22nd of March, 2022. World Water Day celebrates water while also creating awareness of the billions of people who do not have access to clean drinking water. The goal is to find solutions and put them into action to handle the world’s water crisis. The realization of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Water and Sanitation for all by 2030 is a major focus of World Water Day. In the 30th meeting of UN-Water held in Rome, the theme for World Water Day, 2022 was decided as “Ground Water: Making the Invisible Visible” and the same is the theme of the Competition.
The sub-themes for the competition are
- National Water Policy, 2002 and Drinking Water Issues.
- Universal access to safe and affordable drinking water by 2030.
- Role of Institutions, Infrastructure and Technology in meeting Global Water Challenges.
- Right to Water and International Law Instruments.
- Inter state rivers: Management, Development and Dispute Resolution.
These themes are merely suggestive and submissions on another topic tackling the same area will be accepted.
Eligibility
The webinar is open to all interested participants, students, lawyers, and law enthusiasts.
Submission Details
The submissions will be made through the online mode via Google Form.
Submission link
https://forms.gle/QKgFoyPrHpRSWxhr6
Fee Details
The competition is free and no fee is required to participate
Guidelines
The rulebook for the competition has been attached herewith. Participants must strictly adhere to the same.
Important Dates
We will be accepting submissions from 14th March 2022 to 21st March 2022
Perks
Top 3 entries will stand a chance to get their articles published in the Legal Lock Journal [ISSN No. 2583-0384]
For any queries, contact
Ms. Puneet Dhanoa (President) +91 9501517044
Mr. Rajrishi Ramaswamy (Vice President) +91 9515916229
Email: elc@slsh.edu.in
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