Call For Papers by Rotaract Club, O.P. Jindal Global University

The Rotaract Club at O.P. Jindal Global University functions under Rotary District 3102 and is affiliated with Rotary International. The club focuses on community service and personal development through initiatives such as Project Gaon, leadership workshops, and awareness campaigns, aiming to create a meaningful impact both within and beyond the university.

About the Rotaract Blog

The Rotaract Blog reflects the club’s motto, Enhancing Inclusivity and Celebrating Unity, by encouraging thoughtful engagement with social, legal, political, and economic issues. It welcomes a range of submissions through both rolling entries and themed calls.

Submission Categories

The Call for Blogs welcomes submissions including articles, research pieces, opinions, case comments, short notes, and short stories. This particular call for blogs invites analysis and opinions.

Theme for Submission

Theme: “Beyond Poverty: Rethinking Welfare Schemes for a Just and Inclusive India”

Concept

Welfare schemes have long been the backbone of India’s fight against poverty. Yet, as society evolves, so must our understanding of what “welfare” truly means. Is it only about financial aid, or about creating pathways to dignity, opportunity, and self-reliance?

This theme invites reflections on how welfare schemes can be reimagined to respond to new challenges such as climate change, digital divides, rural distress, and the future of work. The goal is to explore how welfare can move from short-term relief to long-term empowerment, blending compassion with innovation.

Suggested Sub-Themes

Environment and Sustainable Livelihoods:

• Climate-resilient welfare: Supporting farmers and workers affected by environmental change.
• Green jobs and sustainable rural employment through MNREGA and beyond.
• Linking welfare with water, forest, and soil conservation.

Technology and Access:

• Digital public infrastructure for poverty reduction, the JAM Trinity, DBT, and beyond.
• How technology can reduce leakages, improve delivery, and empower beneficiaries.
• The digital divide: When welfare becomes exclusionary.

CSR, Markets, and Social Responsibility:

• Can CSR complement state welfare? Examples from health, education, and livelihood sectors.
• Corporate innovation for poverty reduction: From microfinance to social enterprises.
• Public–private partnerships for inclusive welfare models.

Human-Centred Welfare:

• Gender-sensitive schemes and the feminisation of welfare.
• Voices from the margins: Dalits, Adivasis, and the informal sector.
• Nutrition, education, and healthcare as rights and not charity.

Reimagining Poverty and Policy:

• Moving from income-based to dignity-based definitions of poverty.
• Evaluating welfare success: what should we really measure?
• Future of welfare: Universal Basic Income, community cooperatives, and local governance.

Any other topic that aligns with the theme.

Here are some points for what the Rotaract Club expects from authors submitting blogs on any one of the topics mentioned above: –

Understanding the Theme

Contextual Clarity: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the theme you choose: whether it’s international legal institutions, post-conflict justice, or grassroots peacebuilding.

Analysis and Insight

• Evidence-Based Writing: Support your points with references to treaties, judgments, case studies, peace agreements, historical precedents, or verified reports.
• Balanced Perspective: Acknowledge both possibilities and limitations, whether it’s of international courts, transnational justice mechanisms, or local efforts.
• Audience Awareness: Keep your analysis accessible for a mixed audience: students, Rotaract members, and socially engaged readers.

Writing Style and Structure

• Clarity and Flow: Write clearly and concisely, avoiding jargon.
• Strong Structure: Begin with a clear introduction to the issue, present key arguments or reflections, and offer concluding thoughts or a call to action.
• Engagement: Use real-life examples, quotes, or case studies to keep your writing engaging and relatable.

Originality

Originality: Present a unique perspective with an original analysis
By following these pointers, authors can submit well-informed and engaging blogs that meet the expectations of the Rotaract Club.

Word Limit (Inclusive of Everything)

The Word Limit is as follows:

• Short Pieces: Up to 800 words
• Long Pieces: Up to 1500 words
• Story: Up to 1500 words.
• Analysis: 2000 words
• Opinion: 2500 words

Submission Guidelines

• Authorship: Co-authorship (up to 2 authors) is permitted
• Formatting: Times New Roman | Font Size 12 | Line Spacing 1.5 | Justified
• Referencing: All references must be in the form of hyperlinks in the body of the submission. In case no hyperlink is available for any reference, the use of endnotes is recommended. The endnotes must conform with the 4th edition of the Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) style of citation.
• Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished
• File Format: Submissions must be in a Word format (‘.doc’ or ‘.docx’).

Deadline

30th November 2025, 11.59 PM

Submission Link

Click Here to Submit.

Review & Publication Process

All submissions will undergo a review process by the Editorial Board, and the Board’s decision on confirmation or rejection shall be communicated within a fortnight. Accepted submissions may be subject to editorial suggestions. Final publication is contingent upon the incorporation of feedback to the satisfaction of the Board. The Board’s decision will be final.

Copyright Policy

Upon selection, copyright will vest with the Blog. However, moral rights shall remain with the authors.

Contact Info

For queries, write to: rotaractclub@jgu.edu.in