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Logo Design Contest by India Data Platform, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and MyGov: Submit by Nov 4!

Saheb Nanda

Oct 5, 2023
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Submissions are invited for the Logo Design Contest by India Data Platform, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and MyGov!

About MyGov

MyGov is a citizen engagement platform launched by the Government of India on July 26, 2014 to promote the active participation of Indian citizens in their country’s governance and development. It is aimed at creating a common platform for Indian citizens to “crowdsource governance ideas from citizens”.

About the India Data Platform

India Data Platform (IDP) is envisaged as a Unified National Data Exchange Platform for all stakeholders to share, discover and use Datasets/Artefacts/Metadata/APIs without compromising on their business or social goals or privacy, security and other concerns. By building an interoperable, robust and secure digital platform for data sharing by government and private entities alike, IDP will enable decision-making and innovation in the increasingly data-driven digital economy and governance systems.

About MeitY

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is an executive agency of the Union Government of the Republic of India.

About the Logo Design Contest

IDP aims to contribute significantly towards the Digital Empowerment of Citizens in line with the Information for All pillar of the Digital India programme. In compliance with the upcoming National Data Governance Policy (NDGP), IDP will enable the sharing of non-personal, non-sensitive datasets by and with government entities, researchers, start-ups etc.

In this context, the India Data Platform Division of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with MyGov, invites the citizens to design a logo that communicates the essence and spirit of the India Data Platform.

Terms and Conditions

The Contest is open to all citizens of India only.
The submission of entry is free, and no qualifications are prescribed.
The entries will be judged based on elements of creativity, originality, composition, and simplicity.
All entries are to be submitted through www.mygov.in. Entries submitted through any other medium/ mode would not be considered for evaluation.
The participant can submit the Tagline in English/Hindi.
The tagline should not have been previously published in any print and digital media and must not contain any provocative, objectionable or inappropriate content.
The Tagline should be usable on the website/mobile apps/social media such as Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and on Magazines, Commercial Hoardings/Standees, Brochures, Leaflets, Pamphlets, Souvenirs, and other Publicity and Marketing materials.
The participants shall submit only one entry. Multiple entries from the same participant will not be considered and will lead to rejection.
Each participant must submit a brief description/justification for the suggested Tagline in 100 words The participant must ensure that his/her MyGov profile is accurate and updated. The Department would be using this for further communication. This includes details such as name, photo, complete postal address, email ID, and phone number. Entries with incomplete profiles would not be considered and are liable to be rejected.
Once submitted for competition, copyrights will solely be with the Ministry of Electronics and IT and MyGov.
The Ministry reserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the Contest and/or the Terms & Conditions/Technical Parameters/Evaluation Criteria. However, any changes to the Terms & Conditions/Technical Parameters/Evaluation Criteria, or cancellation of the Contest, will be updated/posted on the MyGov platform.
A committee of judges from the Ministry assesses all the entries received by MyGov. The decision committee of the Ministry shall be final and binding.
The Selection Committee reserves the right to reject any entry that does not feel is suitable or appropriate or does not conform to any of the conditions listed above.
The tagline should be crisp and short.
The winners will be declared via the Winner announcement blog (blog.mygov.in). There will be no notification to participants not selected as winners.
Bonafide documents (proof of identity, age, address, and bank details), will be required to be submitted by the winner(s) after the announcement of the result of the contest. Non-furnishing of the above information/documents at the appropriate stage will render the selection null and void.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT will disburse the winning amount/ rewards to the selected winner(s).
The Ministry of Electronics and IT and MyGov accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, or injury of any kind suffered by any participants entering the contest, including as a result of any participant winning or not winning any prize.
All disputes/ legal complaints are subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi only. Expenses incurred for this purpose will be borne by the parties themselves.