CALL FOR BLOGS | Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD), National Law University Delhi

Call for Blogs, Events

CALL FOR BLOGS | Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD), National Law University Delhi

January 4, 2026

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD) is a specialised research centre at National Law University Delhi that focuses on issues at the intersection of law and urban development. The Centre encourages interdisciplinary research and policy-oriented scholarship addressing legal, regulatory, and institutional challenges shaping urbanisation in India. CLUD actively engages scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to foster informed dialogue on contemporary urban governance and development issues.

DETAILS ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Centre for Law and Urban Development, NLU Delhi invites submissions for its Blog Series on a rolling basis. The call welcomes original, analytical, and critical blog submissions that examine recent developments at the intersection of law and urban development. Contributions should go beyond descriptive writing and offer insightful analysis, critical perspectives, and innovative solutions on contemporary urban issues.

Indicative themes include (but are not limited to):

Real Estate and Housing Policy
Urban Taxation and City Finance
Healthcare and Pharma Regulation
Urban Project Financing and Insolvency Frameworks
Collaborative Models for Urban Infrastructure
Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
Green and Sustainable Cities
Construction and Materials Regulation
Power, Water, and Urban Utilities

Submissions are not required to strictly fall within the listed themes, provided they align with the broader focus of law and urban development.

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The call for blogs is open to:

Scholars
Practitioners
Policymakers
Students

Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.

MODE OF THE EVENT

Online (Blog Submission)

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

Submissions must be sent via email to: clud@nludelhi.ac.in
Subject line of the email should be:
“Submission for Centre for Law and Urban Development Blog Series”
The submission must be in .doc or .docx format
File name should be: “Title_CLUD Blog”
Metadata of the file must not disclose the author’s identity or institutional affiliation
An abstract of not more than 50 words must be submitted separately
A brief author bio (around 100 words) along with a high-resolution photograph and LinkedIn profile link (if available) must be included
Word limit for the blog is 800–1500 words (relaxation may be requested via email)

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

The call for blogs is ongoing
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis
Authors will be notified about the status of their submission within two weeks from the date of submission