Category Thematic Areas

Natural Disasters: A Consequence of Failed Policies

The govt should enforce policies and regulations which limit the extent of forest land that can be legally converted for non-forest use.

Torrential rain and floods have caused devastation in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. Natural disasters have become a frequent worldwide phenomenon in recent years. The governments and the people will think that ‘this too shall pass’ and ignore it. But nature won’t relent.

Author Charles Simmons said, “Sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws.” The big question is: will governments learn lessons from such disasters and go for course correction? One can attribute the recent floods and landslides to policy failure. Himalayan states have become the hub of tourism, with a sharp rise in personal income and a flourishing demand for recreational activities.

The Right to Dissent in the Socio-legal Context: Reimagining Citizenship, Strengthening Democracy

'Let’s agree to disagree’ may sum up the gist of the word 'dissent' in simple terms. Dissent generally, implies disagreement, criticism, questioning, or protest against the coercive decision or unjust laws and policies imposed by a person/s in authority. Explored constructively, peaceful and nonviolent dissent may lead to dialogue, open discussions, entrenchment of democratic ideas, undoing injustices, and ending oppression. Collective disobedience often results in a constructive social transformation.

Inaugural Special Remarks

The inaugural session of the Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship Program by IMPRI
marked a significant milestone in empowering young minds to contribute meaningfully to
law and public policy. The event brought together a diverse range of speakers and an
enthusiastic audience of aspiring youth passionate about creating positive societal change. It
set the stage for an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking journey to shape the participants' understanding of the complexities of law and public policy.

Social Security, Law & Public Policy

LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship is an Online National Summer School Program, a Two- Month Online Immersive Legal Awareness & Action Research Certificate Training Course and Internship Program, from June-August 2023 by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. An informative and interactive panel discussion on “Social Security, Law & Public Policy” was held on the 30th of June, 2023 by Prof Aruna Roy is the President of National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) and is the Founder of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS).

Bureaucracy, Laws & Public Policy

LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship is an Online National Summer School Program, a Two- Month Online Immersive Legal Awareness & Action Research Certificate Training Course and Internship Program, from June-August 2023 by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. An informative and interactive panel discussion on “Bureaucracy, Laws & Public Policy” was held on the 21st of June, 2023 by Dr Nivedita P Haran, IAS (Retd), Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala.

Basics of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India

LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship is an Online National Summer School Program, a Two- Month Online Immersive Legal Awareness & Action Research Certificate Training Course and Internship Program, from June-August 2023 by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. An informative and interactive panel discussion on “Basics of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India” was held on the 21st of June, 2023 by Adv Dr Shalu Nigam, Visiting Senior Fellow IMPRI; Advocate, Author, and Researcher, Gender and Human Rights.

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