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Organisational Profile

Brief Organisational Profile:

The National Law University, Tripura:

National Law University, Tripura (NLU Tripura), is a prestigious institution established by an Act of 2022, passed by the Tripura State Legislation with the objective of advancing legal education, research, and advocacy in India. Situated in the northeastern state of Tripura, NLU Tripura aims to serve as a center of excellence in legal studies, fostering a deep understanding of law in its theoretical and practical dimensions. The university is dedicated to producing competent legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers who can contribute to the development of law and justice in India and beyond. The objectives of NLU Tripura, inter alia, as per Section 4 of the National Law University Act, 2022 are:

• To strengthen, promote and propagate the basis and ideals of a polity established
and governed by law

• To advance and disseminate learning and knowledge of law, legal procedures and
processes and law’s role in national development

• To develop in the students and research scholars, a sense of responsibility to serve
society by developing skills in advocacy, judicial, other legal services, legislation,
judicial reforms and the like.

• To do all such things as are connected with or incidental to the attainment of all
or any of the objects of the University.

The Centre for Environment, Law, and Climate Change (CELCC) at National Law University, Tripura, stands as a pioneering initiative dedicated to tackling the urgent and complex challenges posed by environmental degradation and climate change, especially in the North-Eastern region. These issues which transcend national borders and require a global response demand an integrated approach that goes beyond mere governmental policies and activism. Recognizing this, CELCC aims to engage all sectors of society in the pursuit of a sustainable future. By fostering a deep understanding and awareness of environmental issues, the Centre seeks to empower individuals, communities, and institutions to take proactive and informed steps toward environmental protection and sustainability.

The Centre for Intellectual Property Studies (CIPS) at National Law University Tripura stands as a vibrant hub for cutting-edge research and innovation in Intellectual Property (IP) law. Committed to shaping the future of IP scholarship in India and beyond, the Centre strives to advance rigorous academic inquiry while fostering meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration across law, policy, technology, and industry. Guided by a forward-looking vision, CIPS regularly hosts seminars, workshops, and conferences that bring together eminent legal scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts. Through these dynamic engagements, the Centre aims to deepen understanding, encourage critical evaluation, and inspire transformative thinking in the rapidly evolving landscape of IP law.

The University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata, established in 2014 under the West Bengal Act 25 of 2014 and located in New Town near the airport, is anationally recognized institution known for academic excellence, innovation and strong industry integration. Ranked among India’s top ten institutions in NPTEL alongside IITs and NITs, UEM has achieved consistent student placements and fosters research, creativity and discipline. The university holds multiple accolades, including an “AAA” NPTEL ranking, QSI-GAUGE Gold Rating, Progress Global Award 2021, and a 4.5-star IIC rating from MHRD-AICTE, and has hosted the IEEE UEMCON 2016 at Columbia University.

The BBA, BBA (Honours), and BBA (Honours with Research) programs at University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata, are AICTE-approved, four-year full-time degree courses under IEM’s academic autonomy, with degrees awarded by UEM Kolkata. Established under IEM’s Department of Business Administration since 2006, the programs emphasize a dynamic learning environment where management, leadership, and technology intersect, supported by collaborations with institutions like Harvard Business School and the Wadhwani Foundation. The department emphasizes experiential learning through case studies, industry sessions, study abroad programs, and internships. Students also engage in research and major events like IRPSS, ISCIEM, DRAMPET, BCSC, Connect, and Business Hackathon. With an inclusive admission policy, the programs prepare students to become industry-ready professionals.

The law serves as society’s foundation and a vital tool for transformation. Education, particularly legal education, shapes citizens into responsible, active, and productive members of society. The law school was formed to pioneer legal education reforms and
to underpin the change of the Indian legal system via research and policy initiatives. The best way to teach law is to include both theory and practice into the classroom. Studying law helps students get a well-rounded education in the Management studies along with acquiring niche legal acumen through its 5 years BBA LL.B. (Hons.) program with specialisation in Criminal Law and Corporate Law. At the Department of Law there is effective use of novel strategies for imparting expertise in order to guarantee a highstandard of legal education. Our goal is to raise the bar for legal education everywhere and provide the expanding legal sector with the best legal professional possible. The students who enrol in this prestigious institute will have every opportunity to get the experience, friendship, and direction they need to shape themselves into a competent and respected legal practitioner.

Objectives of the Conference

  • To critically examine how existing environmental and climate legal frameworks
    apply within the socio-political context of the North-East region.
  • To explore innovative management strategies for conservation, sustainable
    development, and climate resilience.
  • To identify policy and institutional gaps in coordinating between central, state,
    and traditional governance systems for environmental management.
  • To encourage interdisciplinary research and collaboration between legal
    scholars, environmental scientists, development practitioners, and government
    agencies.
  • To provide a platform for indigenous communities and local governance bodies
    to share best practices and traditional knowledge systems.
  • To assess the role of judiciary and quasi-judicial bodies (NGT, High Courts,
    Supreme Court) in advancing sustainability and ecological justice in the NorthEast.
  • To analyze case studies such as Meghalaya mining, Subansiri hydropower,
    Kaziranga quarrying, and Dibang–Etalin forest clearances as models for legalpolicy integration.

Expected Outcomes

  • A comprehensive report containing policy recommendations and legal reform proposals for sustainable governance in the North-East region.
  • Publication of peer-reviewed conference proceedings, preferably published by the Scopus indexed Publisher. highlighting case studies and jurisprudential analysis.
  • Strengthening of capacity among stakeholders to integrate legal and managerial strategies for sustainable development.
  • Development of a model framework for inter-state environmental coordination inspired by the Gauhati HC directive (2025).
  • Promotion of region-specific curricula and research on environmental law, climate governance, and indigenous management systems.
  • Creation of collaborative networks between the two institutes through MoU along with other academic institutions, NGOs, and government bodies, if possible.