National Conference_sister Nivedita University

TWO-DAYS
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
on
Right to Mental Health with Special Focus on North-East India
ORGANISED BY
SCHOOL OF LAW
SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA
SPONSORED BY
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEW DELHI
15-16 FEBURARY, 2025 SNU CAMPUS

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The School of Law, Sister Nivedita University is pleased to organize a Two-Days

National Conference on the Right to Mental Health, focusing on the distinctive
challenges faced by India’s North-East region, sponsored by the National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi. This event promotes dialogue, research, and
awareness regarding mental health as a fundamental human right. As highlighted by
the World Health Organization (WHO), everyone, regardless of their background or
location, is entitled to the highest attainable standard of mental health, encompassing
access to treatment, liberty, equality, confidentiality, and protection from cruel,
inhuman, and degrading practices in mental health facilities. These principles are firmly
rooted in India’s constitutional values. The country’s mental health legal framework
underwent a significant transformation with the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017, which
strengthened patients’ rights. Additionally, the right to mental health is upheld by
several international intruments, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(1948) and the International Covenants of 1966.
In a country with a population of 1.44 billion, implementing mental health laws and
ensuring accessibility for all societal segments is challenging. The North-East region, in
particular, faces obstacles due to geographical barriers, socio-economic backwardness,
and a lack of awareness about mental health rights.
( Contd.)
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
The North Eastern Region District SDG Index & Dashboard, Baseline Report of 2021-
2022, published by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Niti
Aayog, highlights socio-economic inequalities, urbanization challenges, environmental
threats, and physical health issues that are interconnected with mental health.
Recognizing “Good Health and Well-Being” as a Sustainable Development Goal, the
report aims to promote mental health by 2030. This conference seeks to address these
critical obstacles by bringing together legal experts, mental health professionals,
policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students across discipline to explore the
legal, social, and cultural dimensions of mental health, and to develop strategies for
reducing disparities and stigma associated with mental health in the North-East
region.
About The School of Law, Sister Nivedita University
The School of Law at Sister Nivedita University (SNU) is one of the flagship institutions
of the University built to uphold the ethos, culture, and teachings of Sister Nivedita.
The School is enabled and equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities
to provide the students with the ambience of the professional world and nurture their
talents and skills to shape them as professionally competent individuals with deep-
rooted values. It aims to provide the students with the best legal education and in
keeping with such vision, the School imparts education with the assistance of a team of
Faculty Members who are academically able and proficient, rich in experience, and
have the heart to motivate and train the students. The School of Law at Sister Nivedita
University (SNU) offers the following full-time programs:
B.A.LL.B. (H) 5 Years Integrated Program

B.Com. LL.B.(H) 5 Years Integrated Program
BBA LL.B. (H) 5 Years Integrated Program
LL.B. 3 Years Program
LL.M. 2 Years Program
(with specialization in Criminal/Corporate law)
Ph.D. in LAW (both Part Time & Full Time)
About The National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was
established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human
Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, as amended by the Protection of
Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006. It was established in
line is in line with the Paris Principles adopted in October 1991 at
the first international workshop on national institutions for
promoting and protecting human rights endorsed by the
United Nations. As an embodiment of India’s commitment to
the promotion and protection of human rights, the PHRA
defines human rights as those relating to life, liberty, equality,
and dignity, guaranteed by the Constitution or international
covenants and enforceable by courts in India. To advance these
objectives, the NHRC engages in conferences, seminars, and
workshops to deliberate and share knowledge on human rights
issues. In line with this mission, the NHRC is sponsoring this
conference organized by the School of Law, Sister Nivedita
University, on the Right to Mental Health, with a special focus
on North East India, to enhance awareness and address the
challenges surrounding mental health rights in this region,
engaging diverse stakeholders, including civil society groups,
academics, and human rights defenders.
Call For Papers:
The National Conference invites abstract proposals dealing with existing
challenges and promotion of the Right to Mental Health in North-Eastern
region of the country focusing on the underlying sub-themes, including:
International perspective on the promotion of mental health

The constitutional perspective of the right to mental health
Right to mental health and marginalized groups
Stakeholder approach in the promotion of the right to mental health
Effective awareness of the right to mental health in the professional
sphere
Addressing the challenges to the access of the right to mental healthcare
The issues relating to accessibility and awareness of the right to mental
health in North-eastern India
Substance abuse and its impact on mental health
*The sub-themes are not exhaustive and the researchers are free to write on
any topic related to the theme.
Who can participate:
The National Conference with special reference to Mental Health is open
for:
Academicians
Research Scholars
Legal Practitioners and Health Professionals
Student and interested individual across allied disciplines
Guidelines for Submission of Abstract and Full Paper:
Word limit for abstract: Max. 300-350 words

Font type: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Citation style: Bluebook 21st Edition
Abstract and brief bio of author/authors should be submitted to:
snulawnhrcconference@gmail.com by 25th January, 2024
Co-authorship upto 2 is allowed
Individual registration for each author
Word limit for full paper: 3000-5000 words (exclusive of footnotes)
The file name should be in the format given: Name of Author-Title of paper
Plagiarism should not exceed 10%
The use of AI in writing is prohibited
Procedure for Registration and Fee Payment:
Abstract selection would be intimated through mail. Upon receiving the notification,
paper presenter/participants must scan the provided QR code/Netbanking to proceed
with the payment. After completing the payment, participants need to fill out the
registration form given below. Please ensure that the payment receipt is attached
while submitting the form.
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A/C Name: SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY

BANK DETAILS Bank Name: Axis Bank Ltd.
Account No. : 918010043533269
& QR CODE IFSC: UTIB0000319
Important Dates:
Submission of Abstract: By 25th January, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 28th January, 2025
Registration and Fee Payment: By 31st January, 2025
Submission of Full Paper: 10th February, 2025
Date of Conference: 15-16th February , 2025

Fee Details:
Academician and Professional- INR 1300/-
Research Scholar- INR 1100/-
Students (other University): INR 800/-
Students (SNU): INR 500/-
Other Participants: INR 500/-
The fee will cover conference material,, breakfast, lunch including coffee
breaks throughout the conference. Accommodation and travel are not
included in the registration fee.
Accommodation will be charged separately including GST .

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
PATRON-IN-CHIEF:
Shri Satyam RoyChowdhury

Hon’ble Chancellor
Sister Nivedita University
PATRON:
Prof. (Dr.) Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
ADVISOR:
Prof. Suman Chatterjee

Registrar
ADVISOR:
Prof. (Dr.) Manik Chakraborty
Professor Emeritus, School of Law
CONVENOR:
Prof. (Dr.) Debashree Mukherjee
Dean, School of Law
ORGANISING SECRETARY :
Prof. Rina S. Kumar

HOD, School of Law
PROGRAME COORDINATOR:
Prof. Shikha Lakshmi

Assistant Professor, School of Law
CONFERENCE COORDINATORS:
Prof. Ananya Chatterjee Prof. Aratrika Chakraborty

Assistant Professor, School of Law Assistant Professor, School of Law
Sister Nivedita University Sister Nivedita University
STUDENT COORDINATORS:
Basupriyo Chattopadhyay
Student, School of Law
STUDENT COORDINATORS:
Deborshi Biswas Shreya Bhattacharjee

Student, School of Law Student, School of Law
Sister Nivedita University Sister Nivedita University
CONTACT:
Faculty Coordinators:
Prof. Ananya Chatterjee: +91-7550868390 (ananya.c@snuniv.ac.in)
Prof. Aratrika Chakraborty: +91-9660748062 (aratrika.c@snuniv.ac.in)
Prof. Shikha Lakshmi: +91-8240364392 (sikha.l@snuniv.ac.in)
Basupriyo Chattopadhyay: +91-9874850157

(basupriya.chatterjee@gmail.com)
Student Coordinators: Shreya Bhattacharjee: +91-9804019718
(shreya19b@gmail.com)
Deborshi Biswas: +91-7797075893
(148iamdeb@gmail.com)

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TWO-DAYS

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEW DELHI

15-16 FEBURARY, 2025 SNU CAMPUS

The School of Law, Sister Nivedita University is pleased to organize a Two-Days

B.A.LL.B. (H) 5 Years Integrated Program

International perspective on the promotion of mental health

Guidelines for Submission of Abstract and Full Paper:

Word limit for abstract: Max. 300-350 words

Procedure for Registration and Fee Payment:

A/C Name: SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY

Submission of Abstract: By 25th January, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: 28th January, 2025

Registration and Fee Payment: By 31st January, 2025

Submission of Full Paper: 10th February, 2025

Date of Conference: 15-16th February , 2025

Academician and Professional- INR 1300/-

Research Scholar- INR 1100/-

Students (other University): INR 800/-

Students (SNU): INR 500/-

Other Participants: INR 500/-

Accommodation will be charged separately including GST .

Shri Satyam RoyChowdhury

Prof. Suman Chatterjee

Prof. Rina S. Kumar

Prof. Shikha Lakshmi

Prof. Ananya Chatterjee Prof. Aratrika Chakraborty

Deborshi Biswas Shreya Bhattacharjee

Basupriyo Chattopadhyay: +91-9874850157

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