National Book Trust (NBT), India, Rashtriya e Pustakalaya is inviting submissions for Amrit Kaal Story-Writing Competition 2024 for Students of Class 9-12
About the Competition
National Book Trust (NBT), India (under the Ministry of Education, Government of India) has launched Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya App, the National Digital Library for Children and Adolescent which gives access to thousands of age-appropriate books, including stories, biographies, science fiction, and classics, all free of cost.
An Amrit Kaal Story-Writing Competition is being organised through this APP to foster creativity among the youth of India. This competition aims to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their storytelling talents by writing stories that reflect hope, innovation, and transformation for India.
Theme
Rashtriya e Pustakalaya invites you to express your creativity in the Amrit Kaal Story Writing Competition. This competition provides an opportunity for you to craft stories that reflect hope, innovation, and transformation for India’s future. Share your vision for a better, cleaner, and more prosperous India during this transformative era of Amrit Kaal. Let your stories inspire the nation, fostering change and encouraging collective progress!
The overarching theme of the stories on Amrit Kaal will encompass “My Idea for a Viksit Bharat (Developed India)”. Students from classes 9 to 12 can submit their stories on any of the following themes :
- Unsung heroes of India.
- Developing unity, and a sense of duty among Indians.
- How youth power can bring positive changes in the society.
- Unleashing the potential of India.
- Green growth stories.
Eligibility
Students of Classes IX-XII.
Format
- Stories must have a Title and must not exceed 1000 words.
- Stories should be submitted in any of the 22 languages listed under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, in addition to English.
- Submissions should be in a clear, downloadable format, and can either be text, PNG, JPG, or PDF.
Evaluation Criteria
Stories will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Content and understanding of the theme.
- Accuracy.
- Fluency.
Important dates
- Last date of Registration: 4th October 2024
- Submission of Stories: 5th October 2024 – 12th October 2024
How to Submit?
Students can register via the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya App available for download on both Android and iOS platforms.
You are requested to encourage all eligible students to take part in this exciting initiative and use this opportunity to showcase their creativity and contribute to India’s cultural legacy through the power of their stories. The attached banner may be displayed on your school website, social media platforms, and in prominent locations within the school to ensure maximum participation.
Contact
For further information and assistance, please feel free to call at 91-9319703004 or email at- rashtriyaepustakalaya@qmail.com.
