The Policy Chronicle Call for Blogs 2026 by CPLAN, NUSRL | Law, Governance & Public Policy | Submit by 30 September
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN), National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, has announced a Call for Blogs for The Policy Chronicle. The platform invites original and research-driven submissions on contemporary issues relating to law, governance and public policy.
Moreover, the call is open to law students, academicians, researchers and legal professionals from different fields of law. Authors can submit individually or with one co-author.
About National University of Study and Research in Law
The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi) was established in 2010 under Act No. 4 of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The university focuses on legal education, research and innovation. It offers programmes including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and PhD.
About Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda, NUSRL
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN) was established at NUSRL in 2023. The Centre works at the intersection of policy, law and national development. In particular, it promotes research and activities relating to Constitutional Law, Legislative Drafting and Policy Research.
About The Policy Chronicle Call for Blogs
CPLAN has announced the Call for Blogs for The Policy Chronicle, its flagship blog. The platform provides space for reflective and critical discussion on issues involving law, governance and public policy.
Additionally, the blog encourages contemporary and research-driven analysis. Authors are expected to move beyond purely descriptive writing and offer concrete suggestions wherever appropriate.
Themes
Authors may submit blogs on themes including:
- Climate Change and Sustainable Governance
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and Digital Rights
- Gender Justice and Inclusive Society
- Constitution and Electoral Reforms
- Human Rights and Justice
- Environmental Law and Climate Justice
- Labour Rights and the Future of Work
- Health, Mental Health and Healthcare Policy
- Education, Technology and Equal Access
- Indigenous Communities, Land Rights and Tribal Governance
- Economic Development, Poverty and Social Equity
- Media, Free Speech and Digital Regulation
- Globalisation, International Relations and Humanitarian Concerns
- Law, Technology and Emerging Policy Challenges
- Intellectual Property Rights and related policies
The listed themes are directional rather than exhaustive. Therefore, authors may explore intersections between these themes and other relevant aspects of policy analysis.
Eligibility
The The Policy Chronicle Call for Blogs 2026 is open to:
- Law students
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Professionals from all fields of law
Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors.
Submission Guidelines
Authors must follow these requirements:
- Submit the manuscript in English.
- The submission must be original and unpublished.
- The blog should be lucid, contemporary, well-researched and analytically strong.
- Authors should provide novel analysis and, preferably, concrete suggestions rather than only descriptive observations.
- A short author bio of up to 100 words must accompany the submission.
- The author’s identity must not appear in the main manuscript.
- Submit the manuscript in .doc or .docx format only.
- Name the document as “Title_CPLAN_TPC Blog”.
- The usual word limit is 1,200–2,000 words. However, the Advisory Board may relax this limit.
- Longer submissions may also be considered for publication as two or three posts if the Editorial Board approves.
- Authors may include relevant images, infographics or flowcharts, provided the material is original or free from copyright restrictions.
- The blog must not be under consideration elsewhere.
- Cross-publication is not permitted.
Formatting and Referencing Guidelines
The submission should follow these formatting requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Font | Garamond |
| Main text size | 12 |
| Endnote size | 10 |
| Line spacing | 1.5 for main text; 1.0 for endnotes |
| Alignment | Justified |
| References | Hyperlinked within the text |
| Endnotes | Bluebook 21st Edition where online sources are unavailable |
Additionally, the organisers require appropriate formatting for quotations, statutes, case laws and legal documents.
Similarity and AI-Writing Guidelines
The Policy Chronicle uses Turnitin to check similarity and generative-AI writing. Plagiarism is prohibited, and authors must cite every source they rely upon.
The submission must maintain a similarity level of 10% or below. The guidelines also state that AI-written content up to 20% is permitted.
Submission Procedure
All submissions must be made through the official Google Form. The organisers will not accept submissions through email or any other medium.
The Policy Chronicle accepts submissions on a rolling basis. However, submissions under the present call must reach the organisers by 30 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Withdrawal Procedure
Authors may request withdrawal within one week of submission by writing to the Editorial Board. After that period, the Editorial Board may consider a withdrawal request only when the author provides a valid reason.
Withdrawal requests should be sent to:
The subject line should state: “Request for Withdrawal- Title of the Manuscript”. No withdrawal request will be considered after acceptance.
Publication Policy
The Policy Chronicle does not permit simultaneous submissions while a manuscript remains under review. Authors may request expedited review for time-sensitive topics, although the Editorial Board will decide whether to grant such requests.
Upon acceptance, copyright in the manuscript will vest in The Policy Chronicle, while authors retain their moral rights. The Editorial Board may also edit, modify, proofread or format submissions for publication.
Contact Details
Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN), NUSRL
Email: cplan@nusrlranchi.ac.in
Navdeep Singh, Managing Editor: +91 8825064818
Krrish Saha, Managing Editor: +91 8252566776
