KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU), Bhubaneswar, Odisha is organizing One Week International Faculty Development Programme (Online) titled “From Inclusion to Impact: Women Entrepreneurship, Digital Rights, ESG Accountability & Corporate Governance Reforms.
About the Institution
This Faculty Development Program is being hosted by KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, through its School of Law. It is being organised by the Centre for Studies on Business and Corporate Laws (CBCL), under the aegis of the Department of Business Law and Corporate Governance (DBLCG), in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), KIIT-DU.
The Centre for Studies on Business and Corporate Laws is a specialised academic centre under the School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. CBCL is dedicated to advancing scholarship, research, and capacity-building in the areas of corporate law, business regulation, ESG accountability, and governance reforms. The Centre aims to become a nationally and internationally recognised Centre of Excellence in Business and Corporate Law, effectively bridging academic scholarship with industry practice.
About the Programme
The Centre for Studies on Business and Corporate Laws (CBCL) is organising a Six-Day International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in Online/Virtual Mode. The programme is themed around Women Entrepreneurship, ESG Accountability & Corporate Governance Reforms with an interdisciplinary approach.
The FDP will comprise 24 sessions in total: one formal Inaugural Session, twenty-two substantive thematic sessions, and one Valedictory Session. Each day will feature four sessions totaling six hours. An online assessment will be conducted on Day 6. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion, subject to fulfilling the minimum attendance and assessment criteria.
Sub-Themes
- Women Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion: Ecosystem building, access to capital, self-help groups, start-up policy
- Digital Rights, Data Sovereignty & Cyber Ethics: Digital literacy, data privacy, algorithmic bias, AI & gender equity
- ESG Accountability & Sustainable Finance: ESG frameworks, green financing, climate disclosure, BRSR reporting
- Corporate Governance Reforms: board diversity, SEBI regulations, stewardship codes, audit independence
- Policy, Law & Institutional Frameworks: Companies Act reforms, IBBI, NCLT, insolvency, regulatory convergence
- Viksit Bharat @2047, Vision, Strategy & Leadership: SDG alignment, inclusive growth, women in leadership
Eligibility
- Faculty Members from Law Schools, Management Institutions, and Social Science Departments (Indian and International)
- Research Scholars — LL.M. and PhD candidates in Law, Management, Economics, Public Policy & Allied Fields
- Legal Practitioners — Advocates, In-House Counsel and Company Secretaries
- Corporate & Industry Professionals — Compliance Officers, ESG Consultants, Risk Managers, Corporate Secretaries
- Judicial Officers and Government Officials with an interest in corporate law, governance, and sustainability
- Representatives from Regulatory Bodies, Policy Think Tanks, and Civil Society Organisations
Schedule
Duration: 06 Days
- May 04, 2026 – May 09, 2026
- Start Date May 04, 2026 (Sunday)
- End Date May 09, 2026 (Saturday)
Programme Coordinators
- Dr. (CS) Pratiti Nayak — Associate Professor & Associate Dean (Research), Centre Co-ordinator
- Ms. Shrabani Kar — Assistant Professor, Centre Co-ordinator
- Dr. Ipsita Das — Associate Professor, Associate Dean (Post-Graduate Program) & Head of Department
Perks
- E-Certificate of Successful Completion (for participants with 80%+ attendance AND 50%+ assessment score) issued by School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University
- Access to all 24 live sessions with eminent national and international experts
- Online assessment platform access included
- Professional networking with international professors, senior academics, and industry leaders across jurisdictions
- NAAC/NBA accreditation benefit for participating institutions through documented FDP participation records
- UGC–NEP 2020 Compliant supports career development and academic CPD requirements
Important Dates
- FDP Commencement: May 04, 2026
- FDP Conclusion: May 09, 2026
- Online Assessment (Day 6): May 09, 2026
Course Fee
- Faculty Members, Research Scholars, KIIT Deemed to be University: INR 800/-
- External / Outside Participants (Faculty, Scholars & Industry from Indian Institutions): INR 1,100/-
Enrolment Procedure
- Step 1: Scan the QR Code given in the brochure. [Registration Link: Click here]
- Step 2: Complete the online registration form with your personal, institutional, and academic details.
- Step 3: Pay the applicable registration fee online through the designated payment portal.
- Step 4: Await confirmation of registration via your registered email address.
- Step 5: Zoom/Virtual Meeting links for each day’s sessions will be shared with confirmed participants prior to programme commencement.
- Step 6: Attend all sessions, complete the mandatory online assessment on Day 6, and download your e-certificate upon issuance.
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Centre for Studies on Business and Corporate Laws (CBCL)
Department of Business Laws & Corporate Governance
School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751024
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 73810 01915, 7735570189
Dr. (CS) Pratiti Nayak | Ms. Shrabani Kar