Call for Papers: International Conference on Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation and Indigenous Communities at NLIU Bhopal, Abstract Submit by 15 November 2026!

NLIU Bhopal will host an international conference on sustainable development, cultural preservation and indigenous communities on 23–24 January 2027. Abstracts are invited by 15 November 2026.

About the Conference

The Centre for Tribal Studies and Research (CTSR), National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is organising an International Conference on Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation and Indigenous Communities in collaboration with the Tribal Research and Development Institute, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The National Museum of Humankind – Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is the Cultural Collaborator, while SCC Online Times is the Media Partner.

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The conference aims to bring together researchers, community representatives, practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss issues relating to sustainable development, indigenous communities, cultural heritage, land, livelihoods and community rights.

Conference Details

Conference: International Conference on Sustainable Development, Cultural Preservation and Indigenous Communities
Dates: 23–24 January 2027
Venue: National Law Institute University, Bhopal
Languages: English and Hindi

Key Themes

Papers are invited on the following themes:

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• Constitutional safeguards, customary laws and tribal governance
• Forest rights and environmental justice
• Indigenous knowledge and biodiversity conservation
• Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge
• Climate change and sustainable resource management
• Development-induced displacement and human rights
• Education, health and social development
• Emerging legal and policy challenges

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026
• Acceptance Notification: 20 November 2026
• Full Paper Submission and Registration Deadline: 5 January 2027
• Conference Dates: 23–24 January 2027

Awards

Awards will be presented for the Best Paper and Best Presentation.

Submission Procedure

Interested authors may submit their abstracts through the submission link provided below. Papers are invited in English and Hindi.

Further information is available in the conference brochure.