Call for Papers: National Conference on E-Kranti and the Implementation of Digital Economy, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology [Hybrid, Chennai; 29-30 September 2026; Edited Book]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Chennai is a Category-I University recognised by the UGC, accredited with Grade 'A++' by NAAC and approved by AICTE. It has worked in engineering, science and technology for more than three decades and today offers multi-disciplinary programmes spanning engineering, science, technology, law, dental science, pharmacy, nursing, management, arts and science, and allied health sciences.

The School of Law is dedicated to advancing human dignity, social welfare and justice through the knowledge of law, and aspires to be an internationally recognised centre for legal research and teaching. Its courses are taught by full-time faculty alongside judges and practitioners, and the School works with the legal profession, policy makers and research bodies across fields of legal and socio-legal research.

The National Conference on E-Kranti and the Implementation of Digital Economy sets out to create a meaningful academic and policy dialogue on India's digital journey. By situating the discussion within law, public policy and research, the conference aims to build a holistic understanding of how digital transformation can serve the goals of good governance and social justice, and to insist that technology, however transformative, must operate within the bounds of legality, ethics and inclusivity.

Its stated objective is to foster informed dialogue at the intersection of technology, governance and law, and to analyse how E-Kranti has influenced administrative reform and improved public service delivery across India. Through its sessions the conference seeks to contribute to India's roadmap toward a transparent, accountable and citizen-centric digital future.

• Dates: 29 and 30 September 2026
• Mode: Hybrid (online and offline participation)
• Venue: A/C Auditorium, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (for offline participation)

The conference is organised around four broad themes. The sub-themes listed under each are indicative and not exhaustive; they also denote the chapters under which the edited book will be published.

Theme I: Legal Dimensions of E-Kranti and Digital Governance

• Legal frameworks for e-governance and digital administration
• Data protection and privacy under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Cybersecurity, cybercrime prevention, and the evolution of digital justice systems
• E-Courts and access to justice in the digital era
• Legal recognition of e-contracts, digital signatures and blockchain documentation
• Constitutional dimensions of digital rights and freedoms

Theme II: Public Policy and the Digital Economy

• Policy design and implementation of E-Kranti initiatives at the central and state levels
• Digital inclusion and bridging the urban-rural digital divide
• Governance innovation through AI, automation and data analytics
• Policy considerations in fintech, e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship
• Ethical frameworks for public data use and algorithmic transparency
• Evaluating the impact of digital policymaking on democratic participation

Theme III: Research, Innovation, and Digital Transformation

• Impact assessment of E-Kranti programmes and digital public infrastructure
• Interdisciplinary research in law, technology and governance
• Data-driven research for sustainable policy design
• Digital literacy and behavioural change studies in public administration
• Comparative research on international models of digital transformation
• Academic-industry collaborations for digital innovation and governance

Theme IV: Ethics, Rights, and Accountability in the Digital Era

• Balancing privacy rights and state surveillance in digital governance
• Digital access as a constitutional and developmental right
• Ethical challenges in artificial intelligence and automated decision-making
• Strengthening institutional accountability in digital administration
• Role of civil society and academia in promoting responsible technology use

The call is open to students, research scholars, academicians and researchers. Papers are invited on themes relating to E-Kranti, digital governance and the digital economy, so that contributors can broaden their perspective alongside legal professionals and present their research in a professional setting.

Submission proceeds in two stages: an abstract first, followed by the full paper on acceptance.

Content

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margin: 1 inch on all sides
• Alignment: justified
• Abstract: 200-300 words
• Chapter or full paper: 3,000-4,000 words, including the abstract and excluding footnotes

Footnotes

• Times New Roman, 10 pt, line spacing 1.0
• Citations in Bluebook 21st Edition style
• Endnotes and descriptive footnotes are not permitted

Integrity requirements

• AI usage must be strictly 0%
• Plagiarism must be below 10%
• Any violation or deviation from these requirements leads to disqualification

All submissions, including the abstract and the full paper, must be emailed to the official conference address before the relevant deadline:

• Email: nationalconferenceekranti.sist@gmail.com

There is no separate online registration portal. The abstract is due by 31 August 2026 and the full paper by 20 September 2026.

The registration fee depends on the category of the participant:

• Students: Rs 500
• Scholars, academicians and researchers: Rs 1,000

Payment instructions are shared only after the abstract or paper is accepted, so no fee is payable at the time of submitting the abstract. The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Publication charges for the edited book are additional and are not included in the registration fee.

The registration fee covers participation in all sessions of the conference and the issuance of a certificate of participation or presentation.

Selected papers will be published in a separate edited book after the conference. The four conference themes denote the chapters under which the edited book will be organised. Publication charges apply separately and are not covered by the registration fee.