Call for Applications | Certificate Course on Understanding and Advancing Food and Nutrition Security | By Centre for Child and the Law at NLS | April 2026

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has opened applications for a Certificate Course on “Understanding and Advancing Food and Nutrition Security”, starting in April 2026. This specialised program is designed to strengthen legal and policy knowledge related to food security, particularly for professionals working with vulnerable and marginalised communities in India.

This free hybrid certificate course integrates academic learning with practical exposure to legal frameworks, governance, and advocacy strategies to promote food and nutrition rights.

Course Overview: Food and Nutrition Security Certificate Course 2026

This course focuses on building a strong understanding of the Right to Food, nutrition governance, and legal empowerment. It combines theory, policy, and real-world application to help participants contribute effectively to food and nutrition security initiatives.

Key Highlights

• 📅 Course Start Date: April 2026
• ⏳ Duration: 3 Months
• 🎓 Course Type: Hybrid (Online + Offline)
• 💰 Course Fee: No Fee (Free Course)
• 📍 Offline Venue: NLSIU, Bengaluru
• 🗓 Application Deadline: March 7, 2026
• 🌐 Application Mode: Online (Google Form)

Topics Covered in the Course

Participants will learn about important legal, policy, and governance aspects related to food security, including:

• Concept and legal foundations of the Right to Food
• International legal frameworks on food and nutrition
• Development of food rights laws in India
• Analysis of food and nutrition security challenges
• Indian legal and policy frameworks on food security
• Nutrition governance and accountability systems
• Advocacy strategies to promote food and nutrition rights

Learning Outcomes and Benefits

This course provides practical and career-relevant knowledge. After completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand food security laws and policies in India
• Apply legal knowledge to real-world food insecurity issues
• Strengthen advocacy and policy engagement skills
• Gain practical exposure to governance and accountability mechanisms
• Learn from experts at India’s top law university

Participants will also benefit from interactive learning, expert guidance, and practical policy insights.

Course Format and Structure

The course is designed to provide both academic and practical exposure through a hybrid format:

Offline Components

• In-person induction session
• Three-day residential academic session at NLSIU Bengaluru

Online Components

• Weekly live classes every Thursday
• Timing: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

This course is ideal for individuals working in food security, law, and social justice sectors, including:

• NGO and CSO representatives
• Right to food activists and practitioners
• Researchers and policy professionals
• Individuals working on nutrition and child rights
• Social workers and development professionals

Course Fee, Travel, and Accommodation

One of the biggest advantages of this program is that it is completely free.

Additional benefits include:

• No course fee
• Travel sponsorship available (on request)
• Accommodation support available (on request)

Language of Instruction

• Primary Language: English
• Hindi support available during teaching
• Study materials provided in English

How to Apply for the NLSIU Certificate Course

Follow these steps to apply:

• Fill out the online application form
• Submit before the deadline

Application Deadline: March 7, 2026

Application Link: https://forms.gle/2d9vTgojqyUCsh2T9

Contact Information

For queries related to the course, applicants can contact:

📧 Email: learning.ccl@nls.ac.in