NLUO CMN Stall at 4th NLUO Flower Show
Community outreach initiative promoting mediation awareness through interactive simulation exercises and cultural collaboration
Event Overview
The National Law University Odisha Centre for Mediation and Negotiation (NLUO CMN) actively participated in the Fourth Annual NLUO Flower Show held on 24th and 25th January 2026. As part of the event, the Centre established an awareness stall with the objective of introducing visitors to the concept of mediation and highlighting its importance as an effective method of dispute resolution.
Through the stall, the Centre presented the range of services offered by the NLUO Mediation Cell, helping attendees understand how mediation serves as a time-efficient, cost-effective, and amicable alternative to conventional litigation. Trained mediators from the Centre engaged with students, faculty members, and visitors, addressing queries, clarifying misconceptions, and explaining the mediation process in an accessible manner.
Initiative Objectives
Awareness Building
Educate the community about mediation services and their benefits as a time-efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation.
Community Service
Provide accessible dispute resolution services to students, faculty, and local community members through interactive engagement.
Relationship Building
Foster dialogue and build trust within the community through peaceful conflict resolution approaches and cultural activities.
Stall Activities & Services
Service Showcasing
The Centre presented the range of services offered by the NLUO Mediation Cell, helping attendees understand how mediation serves as a time-efficient, cost-effective, and amicable alternative to conventional litigation.
Expert Interactions
Trained mediators from the Centre engaged with students, faculty members, and visitors throughout the event, addressing queries, clarifying misconceptions, and explaining the mediation process in an accessible manner. Visitors were given the opportunity to interact with mediators who are actively involved in handling cases and facilitating constructive dialogue.
Simulation Exercises
Attendees were further engaged through simulation exercises, where they were presented with hypothetical situations and invited to actively participate in the mediation process, providing hands-on experience with dispute resolution techniques.
Cultural Collaboration with Project Kutumb
The Centre collaborated with Project Kutumb and conducted interactive activities based on myths and facts related to Odisha's culture, adding a unique cultural dimension to the stall and enriching the overall visitor experience.
Community Response
Encouraging Response & Active Participation
The initiative received an encouraging response, with several visitors taking part in meaningful conversations. The enthusiastic participation reflected a growing awareness and interest in mediation as a constructive approach to conflict resolution.
Through its presence at the Flower Show, the Centre reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of peaceful dispute resolution and emphasized mediation not merely as a legal tool, but as a practice that promotes dialogue, strengthens relationships, and builds trust within society.
Key Achievements
Community Engagement
Successfully engaged with diverse groups including students, faculty, and community members through meaningful conversations and interactive activities.
Interactive Learning
Conducted simulation exercises that provided hands-on experience with the mediation process, enhancing understanding through active participation.
Cultural Integration
Successfully collaborated with Project Kutumb to incorporate cultural activities, making the initiative more engaging and culturally relevant.
Myth Clarification
Addressed misconceptions and clarified the mediation process through expert mediator interactions, promoting accurate understanding of dispute resolution.
Impact & Vision
Promoting Peaceful Conflict Resolution Through Dialogue
Through its presence at the Flower Show, the Centre reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of peaceful dispute resolution and emphasized mediation not merely as a legal tool, but as a practice that promotes dialogue, strengthens relationships, and builds trust within society. The initiative successfully fulfilled its objective of spreading awareness about mediation, highlighting its role in:
Fostering Harmony
Promoting mediation as a constructive approach to conflict resolution that encourages dialogue and mutual understanding
Preserving Relationships
Strengthening relationships rather than creating adversarial outcomes through peaceful dispute resolution
Affordable Resolution
Offering time-efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution services accessible to the public
Mission & Impact
The awareness stall at the Flower Show served as an impactful platform to extend NLUO CMN's mission of promoting peace through dialogue. The enthusiastic participation reflected a growing awareness and interest in mediation as a constructive approach to conflict resolution, successfully fulfilling the objective of spreading awareness about mediation and its vital role in our community.