2nd NLUO SAAEW Essay Writing Competition 2026
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📌 About the Event
The 2nd NLUO SAAEW Essay Writing Competition 2026 is organised by the Society for the Advancement of Animal and Environmental Welfare (SAAEW) at National Law University Odisha (NLUO). The competition invites undergraduate and postgraduate students across India to explore contemporary legal and ethical issues concerning animal rights, animal welfare and the commercial exploitation of animals. Based on the central theme, “Commodification of Animals,” participants can examine issues such as wildlife trafficking, animal captivity, commercial breeding, industrial animal farming and animal-based tourism. The competition aims to encourage original research, critical thinking and informed discussion on animal welfare and environmental justice.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organiser: Society for the Advancement of Animal and Environmental Welfare (SAAEW), National Law University Odisha (NLUO)
- Central Theme: Commodification of Animals
- Competition Type: Essay Writing Competition
- Registration Fee: ₹300 for single authorship and ₹500 for co-authorship
- Mode: Online registration and essay submission
📅 Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration: 15 November 2026
- Last Date for Essay Submission: 31 December 2026
🎯 Eligibility and Rules
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing a degree in any discipline at a recognised university, college or institution across India.
- Essays must address the central theme, “Commodification of Animals.”
- Suggested areas include animal ownership rights, illegal wildlife trade, animals in captivity, commercial breeding, industrial animal farming, animal-based tourism and biodiversity.
- Participants must complete registration by the specified deadline.
- Registered participants must submit their essays through the designated submission form shared with their registered email IDs.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹13,000.
- Winner: ₹8,000.
- Runner-up: ₹5,000.
- Certificates of Participation: For all participants.
- Certificates of Merit: For the top five entries.
- Publication Opportunity: Selected essays may be considered for publication in NLUO university journals, subject to editorial review and approval.