The Electoral Literacy Club (ELC), Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, is organising the 1st HPNLU National Youth Summit, 2026 on Oct 30–31, 2026. The offline Summit will feature a National Youth Parliament and Model United Nations Competition, along with panel discussions, keynote addresses, interactive sessions and leadership engagements.
About the Organiser
The 1st HPNLU National Youth Summit, 2026 is organised by the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC), Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU). The Summit is the flagship annual event of the Club.
Established in June 2025, the ELC is an initiative under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme of the Election Commission of India and the Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission. It promotes electoral and political literacy in a neutral, non-partisan and educational manner through Youth Parliament and National Youth Parliament programmes, electoral literacy campaigns, field visits, policy discussions and interactions with legislators, election officials and scholars.
HPNLU Shimla was established by the State Government in 2016 under the Himachal Pradesh National Law University Act, 2016, and has been functioning since Oct 5, 2016. The University is committed to interdisciplinary and practical, application-based legal education.
About the Summit
The National Youth Summit will bring together students, scholars, policymakers, public leaders and young changemakers for discussions on governance, democracy, public policy, constitutional values and nation-building.
The Summit will provide platforms for legislative deliberations, diplomatic negotiations, policy formulation and collaborative problem-solving through its National Youth Parliament and Model United Nations Competition. The two-day event is expected to have more than 250 participants and attendees.
Committees and Agendas
- All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM): Discussion on the implications of delimitation in India, with special emphasis on political representation, federalism and regional balance.
- Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha: Review of the fiscal deficit and debt burden of Himachal Pradesh, with special emphasis on state finances, Centre–State fiscal relations and long-term economic stability.
- United Nations General Assembly Disarmament and International Security Committee (UNGA-DISEC): Deliberation on the surge of proxy conflicts involving non-state military conflicts and reassessment of international norms governing asymmetric warfare.
- United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW): Evaluation of measures to address gender-based violence in war and post-conflict zones.
- International Press: Journalists, caricaturists and photographers.
Eligibility
- Students of Classes 11 and 12.
- Currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised colleges and universities.
- Institutions may field a consolidated delegation. A minimum of 10 delegates is required for an official Institutional Delegation.
Prizes and Recognition
- The Summit has a total prize pool of up to INR 1,00,000+.
- Best Delegate: INR 6,000 in each of the four committees—UNGA-DISEC, UNCSW, AIPPM and Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.
- High Commendation: INR 5,000 in each of the four committees.
- Special Mention: INR 4,000 in each of the four committees.
- Winners may receive complimentary access or exclusive discounts of up to 75% on select Manupatra Academy courses.
- Certificates of participation will be provided to all participants.
Registration Fees
- External Delegate, without accommodation: INR 2,000 under Phase II – Regular registration.
- External Delegate, with accommodation: INR 4,000 under Phase II – Regular registration.
- HPNLU Student, without accommodation: INR 1,800 under Phase II – Regular registration.
- Registration fees are non-refundable, and registrations cannot be cancelled.
Phase I – Early Bird registration was available until Sept 30, 2026. The Phase II – Regular registration window is open until Oct 28, 2026.
Location and Mode
Mode: Offline
Venue: Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Important Dates
- Commencement of registrations: Aug 15, 2026
- Phase I – Early Bird registration deadline: Sept 30, 2026
- Phase II – Regular registration deadline: Oct 28, 2026
- Summit dates: Oct 30–31, 2026
How to Register?
Interested participants may register through the Official Registration Form (attached at the end of the post.).
Partners
Event Sponsor: SJVN Limited
Knowledge Partner: Manupatra
Associate Sponsor: TASHAY
Media Partner: Lawctopus
Contact Details
Email: elc@hpnlu.ac.in
Nikita Meena, Secretary General: +91 9990566011
Kartik Sharma, Director General: +91 82952 09703
Bhavye Bansal, Deputy Secretary General: +91 98185 38694
Sarthak Seth, Head of Delegate Affairs: +91 95999 55527
Dr. Ved Prakash Sharma, Coordinator, ELC and Faculty Advisor: 8988041212