About the Organizer
The Department of Law, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (MAIMS), is an academic institution accredited with NAAC A++. The department is committed to fostering legal scholarship, interdisciplinary research, and critical engagement with contemporary socio-legal issues through academic publications, conferences, and research initiatives.
Details About the Event / Opportunity
The Department of Law, MAIMS invites original and unpublished chapters for an edited book titled:
“Women Empowerment in the Era of Viksit Bharat @2047: A Blend of Legal and Entrepreneurial Perspectives.”
This call for chapters aims to curate rigorous academic contributions that explore women empowerment as a foundational pillar of India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. The book will examine the evolving role of law, judiciary, public policy, entrepreneurship, technology, and governance in advancing the social, economic, and political empowerment of women in a rapidly transforming digital and institutional landscape.
About the Book
The edited volume seeks to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives addressing women’s empowerment in India, with a focus on legal frameworks, entrepreneurial ecosystems, governance structures, and future-oriented policy pathways. The book intends to serve as a scholarly resource for academicians, policymakers, legal professionals, and researchers.
Who Is It For / Eligibility to Participate
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Academicians
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Researchers
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Legal professionals
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Policy experts
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Research scholars and students
Suggestive Themes (Indicative)
Part I: Conceptual & Constitutional Foundations
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Women-Led Development in Viksit Bharat @2047
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Evolution of Women Empowerment Policies in India
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106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023 and Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
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Role of Judiciary and Feminist Jurisprudence
Part II: Labour Laws & Workplace Safety
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Labour Codes, 2020 and Women’s Safety
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Sexual Harassment at Workplace
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Maternity Benefits, Care Economy, and Work-Life Balance
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Gender-Sensitive HR Policies
Part III: Property, Family and Personal Laws
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Property and Inheritance Rights of Women
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Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance, and ADR
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Gender Justice and Uniform Civil Code
Part IV: Criminal Law, Cyber Crimes & Human Rights
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Gender Sensitisation under New Criminal Laws, 2023
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Domestic Violence, Dowry Death, and Trafficking
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Cyber Crimes Against Women
Part V: Entrepreneurship & Corporate Governance
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Women in Corporate Governance
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Intellectual Property Rights and Women Innovators
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Financing Women Entrepreneurs
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Legal and Regulatory Challenges Faced by Women-Led Enterprises
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Women-Led Start-ups and MSMEs
Part VI: Governance, Social Transformation & Future Pathways
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Women in Governance and Politics
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AI, Technology, and Gender Justice
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Gender-Responsive Budgeting
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Women, Sustainability, and Innovation
(Themes are indicative; allied interdisciplinary perspectives are welcome.)
Submission Guidelines
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Abstract Length: 200–250 words
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Keywords: 4–5
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Full Chapter Word Limit: 4,000–5,000 words (including references)
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Font & Formatting: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing
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Referencing Style: APA (7th Edition)
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Plagiarism Limit: Not exceeding 10%
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AI-Generated Submissions: Strictly prohibited
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Submission Fee: None
Deadlines / Important Dates
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Abstract Submission Deadline: 5 January 2026
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Intimation of Abstract Selection: 8 January 2026
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Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 20 January 2026
Registration / Submission Procedure
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Abstracts and full chapters must be submitted via email to:
callforpapers@maims.ac.in
Fee Details
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No submission or publication fee
Editorial Board
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Prof. (Dr.) Rajni Malhotra Dhingra – Director, MAIMS
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Prof. (Dr.) Praveen Kr. Gupta – Head, Department of Law, MAIMS
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Dr. Nisha Dhanraj Dewani – Associate Professor, Department of Law, MAIMS
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Dr. Preeti Goel – Assistant Professor, Department of Law, MAIMS
Contact Information
For Queries (Student Coordinators):
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Vani Sharma: +91 73038 17185
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Joy Puri: +91 97112 01919
Official Email: sv.vanisharma@gmail.com
