About GNLU
Gujarat National Law University is a statutory University established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University of Grants Commission. The University functions as a nodal agency to uplift legal education in the State of Gujarat.
About the Competition
The Video Making Competition in Accessible Format is an initiative aimed at fostering creativity and raising awareness about consumer rights, particularly focusing on the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. This competition invites participants to create engaging and informative videos that shed light on various aspects of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 ensuring accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, the competition encourages participants to create videos that incorporate features such as closed captions, audio descriptions, and universal design principles. By providing a platform for individuals to showcase their talent while advocating for consumer rights, this competition seeks to empower and educate audiences from diverse backgrounds.
Sub-themes
- Ensuring Equal Access to Online Goods and Services
- Protecting Consumers from Harmful or Unsafe Products
- Ensuring Honest Pricing and Information Disclosure
- Understanding and Utilizing Consumer Grievance Redressal Systems
- Combat Fraudulent Practices Targeting Consumers
- Encouraging Environmentally Responsible Consumer Choices
- Ensuring Accessible Services for Persons with Disabilities
- Promoting Ethical Advertising Practices and Consumer Awareness
- Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Fair Practices in Online Marketplaces
These subthemes are not exhaustive, participants are encouraged to explore topics beyond these sub themes while adhering to the main theme of the competition.
Submission Details
- Videos should be no longer than 20 minutes.
- Submissions must be accessible, including closed captions, audio descriptions, and adherence to universal design principles. Refer to this document for detailed guidelines: here.
- Content should align with the theme of the Consumer Protection Act.
- Individual submissions are accepted. In case of a team, not exceeding 3 members.
Awards
Outstanding contributions will be recognised with awards and certificates while participants will receive a certificate of appreciation. Participants securing,
- 1st place, will get Rs 10,000 prize money
- 2nd place, will get Rs 7,500 prize money
- 3rd place, will get Rs 5,000 prize money
Winning videos will be featured on the centre’s website and social media platforms.
Important dates
- Payment of Registration Fee and Registration- 30th April 2024
- Submission of Final Video- 30th April 2024
- Announcement of results- 20th May 2024
How to Register?
All the participants should register for the competition through the Google Form attached at the end of the post.
Fee
In case of individual submission, the registration fee shall be Rs. 500 (inclusive of GST) and in case of team, the registration fee shall be Rs. 1,000 (inclusive of GST).
Contact
In case of any queries, you may mail us at gcds@gnlu.ac.in (or) samyuktha21bal058@gnlu.ac.in or call us at +91 7401142273.
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