“ANTARNAD” – NATIONAL NUKKAD NATAK COMPETITION 2019 About VIPS Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) is founded on Swami Vivekananda's philosophy of 'Man-Making, Character Building and Nation Building’. Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) was set up in the year 2000 by Dr S.C. Vats, Chairman, VIPS, a great philanthropist and educationist with the purpose of providing not only quality education but also imparting professional ethics to students, in keeping with its motto- “Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam”- in the pursuit of perfection. VIPS is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi. The Institute has been recognised for its impeccable academic standards, accredited an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). VIPS is recognized by the Bar Council of India and approved by the All India Council of Technical Education. Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies has also been recognized under Section 2(f), UGC. In acknowledgement of the organization's quality management system, the institute was awarded 'ISO 9001:2008' Certification. VIPS has emerged as one of the most sought after institution for higher studies amongst colleges in Delhi- NCR. About VSLLS Since the inception of Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VSLLS) of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) in the year 2000, it has produced nineteen gold medallists, twenty plus judicial officers, and nearly all our students have been placed with highly reputed industries, law firms and senior advocates as also government and non-government establishments. Currently, the Law School of VIPS is running the B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B., and LL.M. programmes. The faculty members of VSLLS have expertise in various areas of national and international law such as trade, intellectual property, corporate, family, constitution and civil, criminal and ADR procedure to overcome contemporary challenges and utilize opportunities. We at VSLLS develop the conceptual clarity and focus on creation of research aptitude and critical approach amongst students to prepare them to be good and successful professionals. VSLLS ensures all round development by engaging students in soft skill training programs, namely, moot courts, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, research, legal aid, debates etc. VSLLS also has collaborations with foreign and national universities to provide exposure to students at international and national levels. Thus, VSLLS is progressing and marching towards perfection consistently.

About VIPS LEGAL AID CENTRE “Legal aid means providing an arrangement in the society which makes the machinery of administration of Justice easily accessible and in reach of those who have to resort to it for enforcement of rights given to them by law” – Justice P.N. Bhagwati Free, equal and timely access to justice is the hallmark for the success of a democracy. To make this dream a reality, the support of all the stakeholders, especially advocates are required. Undoubtedly every educated and sensitive advocate has a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society to ensure that justice exists for all. VIPS Legal Aid Centre makes our students conscious of their social responsibility along with the legal acumen. Legal Aid Centre of VSLLS was established in 2013 in coordination with Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee. It is dedicated to perform its social responsibility. VIPS Legal Aid Centre, which is recognised by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), as per NALSA Regulations 2013, is dedicated to perform its social responsibility. VIPS Legal Aid Centre is comprised of 11 faculty members and 350 student volunteers. Nearly all of the students have undergone a thorough training from DSLSA and are actively involved in helping the society as Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs). Apart from attending to the legal matters of the underprivileged people, VIPS Legal Aid Centre also actively disseminates knowledge on legal issues in nearby slums and localities by conducting awareness drives in coordination with Nukkad Natak Society of VIPS ‘Mashaal’ under the guidance of DLSA (North and North-West). The students are also sensitized about various legal issues by conducting various activities such as conferences, jail visits, court visits and so on. About “ANTARNAD” The word “Antarnad” refers to the inner voices present within every individual. It is the intrinsic speech of an individual’s soul, the moral compass that differentiates rights from wrongs for that individual, the guiding light that illuminates his path in the journey of life. Antarnad was chosen as the name for this event because through this event, we wish to highlight and bring forth the inner voices suppressed within every individual and give them a platform to let loose and express themselves through acting, more specifically, through Nukkad Natak. Nukkad Natak is a form of street art play whereas the actors perform in public with a live audience. Nukkad Natak is used as a medium to reach out to the general public and briefly shift their attention from the hustle and bustle of their daily life to the bigger vices plaguing the society. Moreover, through Nukkad Natak the unsaid

emotions are portrayed via an art-form which is hard to be expressed via any other medium. We wish to use the Nukkad Natak platform to bring attention to the legal atrocities happening all around us. The laymen, unaware of the complex legal world, can benefit the most through the informal way the Nukkad Natak conveys information to them.

ORGANISERS

Dr. S. C Vats Dr. Rashmi Salpekar (Patron in Chief) (Dean VSLLS )

Prof. (Dr.) Rajni Malhotra Dhingra Prof. (Dr.) Neeru Nakra (Convenor, Legal Aid Centre)

Associate Prof. (Dr.) Namrata Arora Asst. Prof. Mrs. Monika Srivastava

Asst. Prof. Mrs. Tushita Gaur Asst. Prof. Mrs. Priya Bhatnagar

Asst. Prof. Mr. Aash Mohammad Asst. Prof. Ms. Ritika Chauhan

Asst. Prof. Ms. Sonia Maan Asst. Prof. Mrs. Upma Shree

Asst. Prof. Mrs. Chabbi Ojha

STUDENT CORE COMMITTEE

HEADS

Mr. Deepank Anand Ms. Priyanshi Ms.Shreya Saxena

SUB HEADS

Neel Nayyar Niveshita Somayajula Parthvi Ahuja

Prapti Singh Riya Bansal Shivangi

MASHAAL

(Nukkad Natak Team, Legal Aid Centre)

Saurabh Sonkar Ankita Mahajan The service to mankind can be done in many ways and providing legal aid to the underprivileged is one of them. It is one of the ends for which our entire legal system exists and every small step that moves towards the direction to achieve this end is a step towards serving the society. Realising the importance of highlighting the contemporary issues faced by underprivileged and marginalised people in their day to day lives, the Legal Aid Centre is organising “Antarnad” – National Nukkad Natak Competition 2019 on 10th October 2019. The competition would be a one-day event. The broad themes for the competition are –

● Gender Neutrality ● Environment ● Mental Health ● Marginalised Groups

Eligibility and Rules

1. Only one team from the institution shall be allowed to participate in the competition.

2. Maximum numbers of teams allowed to register are 20. The selection would be on first come first serve basis.

3. Each team shall comprise of a total of 8-14 members. Under no circumstances the teams would be allowed to exceed the number of members.

4. The teams are required to prepare an act of around 12-15 minutes on any one of the aforementioned themes.

5. The team should ensure that their performance should be in Hindi with minimal use of English.

6. Accommodation shall be provided by the institution only upon request by the teams.

7. The teams are required to register through the registration form attached with the brochure

Registration fee - Rs. 3000/- per team Location – Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, AU Block (Outer Ring Road), Pitampura, Delhi, 110088 Tentative Schedule of the Event

Particulars Timings Venue Registration 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M Reception - B Block Performances by the teams

10 A.M. – 2 P.M Ground Area

Valedictory ceremony 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Vivekananda Hall Cultural Performance 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Vivekananda Hall

Important Dates Last Date for Registration – 20th September’19 Confirmation regarding participation – 23th September’19 Last Date for Payment of Registration fee – 27th September’19 Date of the Event – 10th October’19, Thursday Prizes – 1st Prize – Rs. 5000/- + Certificate 2nd Prize – Rs. 4000/- + Certificate 3rd Prize – Rs. 3000/- + Certificate Certificate of participation will be issued to all the participants. Payment Details Through Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) Bank Name – Axis Bank Ltd., Lok Vihar, New Delhi – 110034 Account Number – 914030036749976 Type – Saving MICR Code – 110211050 IFSC – UTIB0000588 Note – The teams are required to send a soft copy of payment receipt and the registration form to vips.antarnad@gmail.com

Contact Details Sonia Maan (Assistant Professor) Faculty Coordinator, Antarnad Mob. 9990054488 Deepank Anand Ankita Mahajan Prapti Singh (Student Co-ordinator) (Student Coordinator) (Student Coordinator) Mob. 9971588933 Mob. 9781500748 Mob. 8447538769