About Uttaranchal University
The Uttaranchal University was established in 2013, vide Uttaranchal University Act, 2012
(Uttarakhand Act. No. 11 of 2013) as a private university in Dehradun, the capital city of
the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Uttaranchal University has been recognized by the
University Grants Commission, Government of India under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC
Act, 1956, and other statutory bodies of the State and the nation.
The University has been accredited with the prestigious A+ Grade (CGPA of 3.30 on a 4-point
scale) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Uttaranchal University is the
first University in the State of Uttarakhand to receive a “NAAC A+” Grade in the first cycle
of Accreditation.
The prestigious accreditation by NAAC to Uttaranchal University has been awarded for the way
we support our students in Curricular Aspects, Teaching-learning processes, Research,
Innovations & Extension, Infrastructure, and learning resources, Student Support and
Progression, Governance, leadership, Management and carrying forward the legacy of the
institutional values and social responsibilities through a plethora of societal outreach
activities and events in alignment being a philanthropist.
As a university, we are committed to pursuing its mission of service to be a world-class
university through continuous innovations in education, research, creativity, and
entrepreneurship to have a transformative impact on society.
The University is looking forward to the solutions for societal problems, aligning with the
Industry 5.0 vision and the United Nations agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.
Industry 5.0 is where humans work alongside robots and smart machines providing a human
touch to Industry 4.0. It’s about robots helping humans work efficiently by leveraging
advanced technologies like Internet of Things (IOT), and big data. Our motto is to implement
Industry 5.0 in different domains of studies including Law, Engineering, Computing Sciences,
Management, Humanities & Liberal Arts, Applied & Life Sciences, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Hotel
and Hospitality Management, Journalism & Mass Communication, Nursing and allied Health
Sciences.
About LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN
Law College Dehradun, as a flagship institution of Uttaranchal University was established in
the year 2002, as the first independent Law College of Uttarakhand. The college was the
visionary project of its founders along with their plenipotentiaries from across the
academic spectrum. Within a short period, the college registered its reckoning presence,
becoming one of the most sought-after destinations in the field of legal education. The
college which was initially affiliated with Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central
University became a top spot, producing a series of gold medallists and university merit
holders. As luck would have it, Law College Dehradun reached its practical zenith through
its merger in the form of Uttaranchal University in 2013 with the passing of the Uttaranchal
University Act, 2012.
The College inhabiting more than 2000 students on its roll reflects Indian Diaspora, as its
composition resonates with the voices of almost all the states of India. The college as a
lex matrix and an institutional paragon provides complete legal education under a single
roof which includes five-year BA. LL.B. (Hons.) and BBA.LL.B. (Hons.), three-year LL.B.
(Hons.), LL.M. & Doctoral program in law.
About Conference : InnoSustain-2.0
Law College Dehradun, Faculty of Uttaranchal University is hosting a two-day National Conference
on InnoSustain 2.0 “Integrating Environment, Human Rights, Climate Change and Technology:
Innovative Pathways to Sustainable Futures" through Hybrid mode. This comes as a sequel to the
Two-day National Conference “InnoSustain 2023: Pursuit for Sustainable Development Goals”,
sponsored by UCOST and witnessed an astounding response in every sphere. The core agenda of the
conference is to develop an approach that looks to balance different and often competing, needs
against an awareness of the human rights, environmental, social, and economic limitations we
face as a society. This premier conference aims to unite experts from diverse fields to explore
and provide solutions for a sustainable world. The conference intends to provide a forum for
academicians and researchers from various disciplines working towards human rights awareness and
making our planet sustainable. This conference assures to provide a platform for researchers,
academicians, and students to showcase their innovative and intellectual property, and explain
and share their innovative practices, knowledge, and initiatives toward sustainable development
goals. The conference is focused on addressing R&D challenges related to specific stages of
innovation in sustainability and, undertaking joint/collaborative activities leading to R&D,
institutional capacity building, and entrepreneurship development. One of the most important
objectives of the conference is to create new contacts, put ideas forward, and gain immense
knowledge from the experts in various domains.
The Conference is scheduled for 2 days and distributed in 06 scientific sessions during which 6
overarching themes will be discussed. Further, 4-6 parallel sessions will discuss the subthemes
in depth. Other features will include various Speakers, and paper presentation sessions that
will be selected by a high-level scientific committee through an open call.
Objective of the Conference:
- Best practices for integrating human rights into sustainable development policies and practices.
- Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among professionals from various fields to address issues and challenges faced by sustainability and human rights in India.
- Showcase Innovative Solutions: Highlight cutting-edge technologies, policies, legal frameworks, and practices contributing to sustainable development.
- Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Encourage the application of academic research to real-world sustainability problems.
- Engage Stakeholders: Involve policymakers, legal experts, business leaders, community members, and academics in discussions to foster comprehensive and inclusive sustainability strategies.
- Inspire Action: Motivate participants to take actionable steps towards sustainability in their respective fields and communities.
Expected Outcomes :
- Development of actionable strategies and frameworks that integrate human rights principles into environmental regulatory frameworks. Ensuring that efforts in the protection of the environment do not violate human rights.
- Strengthened networks and partnerships among stakeholders from diverse disciplines.
- Increased awareness and understanding of the interconnectedness of technology, policy, law, and community in achieving effective implementation of sustainability and human rights.
- Publication of conference proceedings and research papers to disseminate knowledge and best practices on human rights and sustainability.
- Identification of key areas for future research and innovation in the direction of sustainability and human rights.
Themes & Subthemes (The conference is not limited to the following topics and sub-topics. Any other relevant topics are also welcome.)
Sustainable Technology and Innovation
- Green technologies and renewable energy solutions
- Sustainable agriculture and food systems
- Advances in sustainable transportation and mobility
- Circular economy and waste management innovations
- Smart cities and sustainable urban planning
Policy, Law, and Governance for Development of Human Rights and Sustainability
- Environmental policy and regulatory frameworks
- Global Climate Agreements, Human Rights, and Local Action Plans
- Impact assessments of climate agreements on human rights.
- Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their implementation
- Public-private partnerships for sustainability and human rights
- Policy and legal innovations for sustainable economic growth and human rights
- Environmental justice and the role of law in protecting vulnerable communities.
- International environmental law and transboundary challenges
Community and Cultural Perspectives:
- Role of communities in sustainable development
- Indian Knowledge System and sustainability
- Social equity and inclusive sustainability
- Case studies of community-led sustainability initiatives
- Environmental Social Responsibility for sustainable living
Economics and Business Strategies:
- Sustainable business models and practices
- Green finance and investment strategies
- Corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting
- Economic incentives for sustainable innovation
- Market-based solutions for environmental challenges
Health and Well-being in Sustainable Development:
- Public health impacts of environmental sustainability
- Sustainable healthcare systems
- Nutrition and sustainable food systems
- Mental health and well-being in sustainable communities
- Addressing health disparities through sustainability
Environmental Science and Research:
- Climate science and adaptation strategies
- Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services
- Water resources management and sustainability
- Pollution control and environmental remediation
- Advances in environmental monitoring and assessment
Guidelines for Guidelines for preparing the Abstract.
Guidelines:
- The detailed abstract should be maximum of 300-500 words. Abstract must be
written in Times New Roman font, and 10-point font size, justified with single
line spacing on MS Word (Template Attached for reference).
Abstract Template InnoSustain2.0
- Full name(s), designation, affiliation of the author(s), Contact No. & E-mail
IDs must be provided in the cover letter (Template Attached for reference).
Cover Letter
- The intimation for presentation will be given through e-mail.
- After peer reviewing of the abstract selected authors may be called to submit the detailed manuscripts according to the guidelines provided to them.
Paper Publication:
The manuscript will be published in the UGC-CARE journal (Dehradun Law Review Special Issue). The intimation of the selected papers will be given through mail. The publication of the manuscript will take around 6-8 months.
Note:
Nominal article publishing charges will be taken by the authors after the
intimation of acceptance of their research article in UGC-CARE journal (Dehradun Law
Review Special Issue).
Registration:
Registration & Payment:
For registrations & Payment click on the following link.
https://bit.ly/4fV3n6B
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
The amount paid towards registration
will
neither be refundable nor‐transferable.
| Category of Delegate/Author for paper presentation) | Registration fees |
|---|---|
| Academician (Paper presentation) | INR 1000 |
| Industry Professional (Paper presentation) | INR 1500 |
| Research Scholars, U.G. & P.G. Students (Paper presentation) | INR 800 |
| UG Students of Uttaranchal University (Paper presentation) | INR 500 |
| Participation only | INR 500 |
- The University shall not provide any accommodation. However, we shall be pleased to assist on request for the same.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the conference.
- Registration is mandatory for online presentations also.
Chief Guest
Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi
Padma Shri
Padma Bhushan
founder of Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization
(HESCO)
Chief Patron
Sh. Jitendra Joshi
President
Uttaranchal University
Patron
Ms. Ankita Joshi
Vice President
Uttaranchal University
Patron
Prof. Dharam Buddhi
Vice Chancellor
Uttaranchal University
Advisory Board
Mr. Sushil Kumar Sharma
CEO
Sustaineco
Vadodara, Gujrat
Prof. B.N. Pandey
Former Professor, Faculty of Law
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, U.P.
Dr. Priti Saxena
Professor
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar
Central University, Lucknow
Dr. S.D. Sharma
Professor
Kumaon University
Almora, U.K.
Prof. Raghuvinder Singh
Department of Laws
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, H.P.
Dr. Prafulla Soni (Retd.)
Scientist G
Forest Research Institute (FRI)
Dehradoon, Uttarakhand
Convenor
Prof. Rajesh Bahuguna
Pro Vice Chancellor
Uttaranchal University & Dean, L.C.D.
Co-Convenor
Prof. Poonam Rawat
Principal
L.C.D.
Co-Convenor
Dr. Radhay Shyam Jha
Head
L.C.D.
Organising Committee
Organising Secretary
Dr. Shikha Uniyal Gairola
Assistant Professor
L.C.D.
Member
Mr. Amit Kumar
Assistant Professor
L.C.D.
Member
Dr. V.bhuvneshwari
Associate Professor
L.C.D.
Member
Dr. Manish Bharadwaj
Assistant Professor
L.C.D.
Member
Dr Vaibhav Uniyal
Assistant Professor
L.C.D.
Editorial Board
| 1 | Dr. Kshama Gupta, Scientist/Engineer – SF, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Dr. Neelam Rawat, Scientist, Uttarakhand Space Application Centre, Dehradun. |
| 3 | Mr. Pramod Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Delhi University. |
| 4 | Dr. L. S. Rawat, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University. |
| 5 | Dr. Kapil Joshi, Assistant Professor, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University Dehradun. |
| 6 | Dr. Kuljit Singh, Assistant Professor, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Dehradun. |
Contact US
Dr. Shikha Uniyal Gairola
Ph. No.:-7060078188
Email:-
[email protected]
Mr. Amit Kumar
Ph.
No.:- 7589233322
Email:- [email protected]