National Seminar on "Electoral Reforms in India – Prospects & Challenges
December 15, 2014·
Date : March 15, 2015
Venue: GANDHI PEACE FOUNDATION,NEAR ITO,JAMIAT OFFICE,NEW DELHI
Venue: GANDHI PEACE FOUNDATION,NEAR ITO,JAMIAT OFFICE,NEW DELHI
Seminar details:
The subject-matter of electoral reforms is a priority area for the Government, the Election Commission and the Law Commission of India. Hence, it is imperative that Universities and Institutions of Higher Education generate and disseminate knowledge and perspectives among various stakeholders regarding electoral reforms in India. With
this objective, NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL UNITY proposes to hold a National Seminar on 'Electoral Reforms in India- Prospects & Challenges' on MARCH 15, 2015. Devoted to a theme that has continued to engage the attention of the intelligentsia for
decades; this Seminar will discuss various issues related to electoral reforms in India in a profound and substantive manner. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL invites academic and policy papers on the thematic areas highlighted in the concept note as annexed herewith. National Seminar on 'Electoral Reforms in India : Prospects and Challenges'
this objective, NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL UNITY proposes to hold a National Seminar on 'Electoral Reforms in India- Prospects & Challenges' on MARCH 15, 2015. Devoted to a theme that has continued to engage the attention of the intelligentsia for
decades; this Seminar will discuss various issues related to electoral reforms in India in a profound and substantive manner. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL invites academic and policy papers on the thematic areas highlighted in the concept note as annexed herewith. National Seminar on 'Electoral Reforms in India : Prospects and Challenges'
Guidelines for abstract submission:
• Abstract submission via email to : raa786@gmail.com
• The last date for submission of abstract: January 15, 2015.
Title of the paper, Name of the author, University/Institution/Organization, Email Address, Mobile Number etc. to be stated clearly on the cover page of the abstract.
• The abstracts should not exceed 300 words.
• Microsoft Word Document Format.
• The Editorial Committee of the Seminar will review the abstracts.
• Notifications of acceptance status will be sent by January 25, 2015. Guidelines for paper submission:
Full paper submission via email to: by February 15, 2015.
Abstract: All submissions shall be accompanied by an abstract of about 300 words outlining the central argument(s) of the paper.
Cover Page: Authors shall mention their names, contact details and affiliations on the cover page of the manuscript.
English: British spellings and punctuation conventions.
Font Size and Style: Times New Roman, 12 point, for the main text and 10 point for footnotes.
Headings: The headings should be used as per the following style:
• First heading: 12pt, bold, centre
• Second heading: 12pt, bold, left-aligned
• Third heading: 12pt, italics, centre
Length: Articles should generally be between 8,000 and 10,000 words (including footnotes.)
Line Spacing: The line spacing of main text of paper should be 1.5.
References: Footnotes should be used and not endnotes.
Footnoting Style for Books and Articles:
Books: Name of the author, Title of the book (in italics), Edition (if any), Name of the Publisher, Place of publication, Year, Page no.
Articles: Name of the author, Title (in double quotes), Name of the journal, Volume,
Year, Page No. otherwise the mode of citation provided in the journal itself).
Review Process: All papers will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.
Substance: Papers should contain an original contribution to scholarship by making a cohesive argument supported with appropriate authorities.
Books: Name of the author, Title of the book (in italics), Edition (if any), Name of the Publisher, Place of publication, Year, Page no.
Articles: Name of the author, Title (in double quotes), Name of the journal, Volume,
Year, Page No. otherwise the mode of citation provided in the journal itself).
Review Process: All papers will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.
Substance: Papers should contain an original contribution to scholarship by making a cohesive argument supported with appropriate authorities.
Quotations/Quotation Mark: Quotations over 50 words should be indented. Double quotation marks should be used; single quotation marks should be used only for quotes within a quotation.
Seminar Registration Fee:
Participants/ Presenters Registration by February15,2015
Registration after February 15, 2015
Ph.D Scholars/Students Rs.500/- Rs.750/-
Seminar Registration Fee:
Participants/ Presenters Registration by February15,2015
Registration after February 15, 2015
Ph.D Scholars/Students Rs.500/- Rs.750/-
Academicians Rs.1,000/- Rs.1,500/-
Experts/Professionals Rs.1,000/- Rs.1,500/-
Demand Draft to be made in favour of the 'Iqra Educational Society', payable at VIJAYAWADA.
Registration for the Seminar:
There are separate registration forms for authors and participants. Complete registration form along with the Demand Draft should reach the on or before February 15, 2014.
Email : raa786@gmail.com for any further clarification regarding the Seminar.
Registration for the Seminar:
There are separate registration forms for authors and participants. Complete registration form along with the Demand Draft should reach the on or before February 15, 2014.
Email : raa786@gmail.com for any further clarification regarding the Seminar.
Address:
A.P.Abdul Rahman
National Convenor, National Council
A4,Lotus Legend Apartment, Kummaripalam Centre,
VIJAYAWADA 520012-ANDHRA PRADESH-INDIA
09618953802
Twitter: @abutaharahman