The Policy Chronicle Call for Blogs 2026 by NUSRL Ranchi | Submit by December 31
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN) at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, invites submissions for The Policy Chronicle Call for Blogs 2026. The blog welcomes research-driven contributions on law, governance, public policy and related contemporary issues.
Law students, academicians, researchers and professionals from all fields can submit original, unpublished manuscripts. Additionally, authors may explore interdisciplinary topics and propose practical solutions to current legal and governance challenges. The submission deadline is December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
About the University
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 promotes legal education, research and innovation through its academic programmes, including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and PhD.
Located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, NUSRL encourages interdisciplinary legal studies and aims to prepare ethical, skilled and socially responsible legal professionals.
About the Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN)
Established in 2023 at NUSRL Ranchi, the Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN) focuses on research at the intersection of law, policy and national development.
The Centre promotes research in constitutional law, legislative drafting and policy analysis. Moreover, it seeks to encourage informed dialogue and develop practical policy solutions through interdisciplinary research.
About The Policy Chronicle Call for Blogs 2026
The Policy Chronicle is CPLAN’s flagship blog. It provides a platform for critical discussion of contemporary developments in law, governance and public policy.
The blog encourages authors to examine existing legal and policy frameworks, identify emerging challenges and propose research-backed solutions. Therefore, submissions should go beyond descriptive accounts and offer original analysis with concrete recommendations.
Themes
Authors may submit articles on the following themes:
- Criminal Law and Reform
- Climate Change and Sustainable Governance
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and Digital Rights
- Gender Justice, Inclusive Society and Democracy
- Constitutional and Electoral Reforms
- Human Rights, Justice, Environmental Law and Climate Justice
- Labour Rights and the Future of Work
- Public 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
- Disability Rights and Accessibility Justice
- Law, Sports and Governance
- Disaster Law, Risk Governance and Climate Resilience
These themes serve as a guide rather than a restriction. Accordingly, authors may examine intersections between the listed subjects or explore other relevant areas of policy analysis.
Eligibility
The call for blogs is open to:
- Law students
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Professionals from all fields
Co-authorship: A maximum of two authors may collaborate on a submission.
Submission Guidelines
Authors must follow these requirements when preparing their manuscripts:
- Language: Write the submission in English.
- Originality: Submit original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere.
- Word limit: Aim for 1,200–2,000 words. The Advisory Board may relax this limit at its discretion. Furthermore, authors may request publication of longer pieces as two or three posts, subject to Editorial Board approval.
- Author biography: Attach a short biography of no more than 100 words. However, do not include the author’s name or any identifying information in the main manuscript.
- File format: Submit the manuscript in
.docor.docxformat only. - File name: Name the document
Title_CPLAN_TPC Blog. - Images and graphics: Authors may include relevant images, infographics or flowcharts. Ensure that all visual material is original or free from copyright restrictions.
- Cross-publication: The blog does not permit cross-publication.
In addition, submissions should be clear, relevant to contemporary issues and well researched. The Editorial Board encourages original analysis and concrete recommendations rather than generic observations.
Formatting Guidelines
Referencing
- Hyperlink all references within the text.
- Use endnotes only when an online source is unavailable.
- Follow the Bluebook 21st Edition for endnotes.
- Do not include speaking notes.
Document Formatting
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Font | Garamond |
| Main text font size | 12 |
| Endnote font size | 10 |
| Main text line spacing | 1.5 |
| Endnote line spacing | 1.0 |
| Alignment | Justified |
| Quotations | Use double quotation marks and italics for verbatim quotations |
| Legal materials | Italicise the names of statutes, case laws and other legal documents |
| Title and first-level subheadings | Left-aligned, bold and in Title Case |
| Second-level subheadings | Left-aligned, italicised and in Title Case |
Ethical Guidelines
The Policy Chronicle uses Turnitin to check submissions for similarity and AI-generated writing. Authors must observe the following requirements:
- Keep the similarity score at 10% or below.
- AI-generated writing of up to 20% is permitted.
- Cite every source used in the manuscript.
- Avoid plagiarism and comply with the University Grants Commission’s Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, 2018.
Submission Procedure
Authors must submit their manuscripts through the official Google Form. The blog does not accept submissions by email or through any other channel.
The blog accepts submissions on a rolling basis. However, the final deadline for the present call is December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Authors should submit their manuscripts before the deadline.
Withdrawal Procedure
Authors may request withdrawal within one week of submission by contacting the Editorial Board. After that period, they must provide a valid reason, and the Editorial Board will decide whether to approve the request.
Send withdrawal requests to cplan@nusrlranchi.ac.in with the subject line:
Request for Withdrawal- Title of the Manuscript
The Editorial Board will not consider withdrawal requests after it accepts a manuscript.
Publication Policy
Authors cannot submit the same manuscript to multiple publications while The Policy Chronicle reviews it. However, authors may request an expedited review for time-sensitive topics. The Editorial Board will decide whether to grant such requests.
Upon acceptance, copyright in the manuscript will vest in The Policy Chronicle, published by CPLAN, NUSRL Ranchi. Authors will retain their moral rights.
Additionally, the Editorial Board may edit, modify, proofread, format or otherwise revise submissions for publication without seeking prior approval from the authors. Its decisions on review, acceptance, rejection, editing and publication are final.
Contact Details
For queries regarding the call for blogs, contact the Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda (CPLAN), NUSRL Ranchi.
Email: cplan@nusrlranchi.ac.in
