Submissions are invited for Essay Writing Competition on My Preparedness for Heat Wave by NDMA in Collaboration with MyGov for the year 2024. The last date of submission is May 22.
About the Competition
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with MyGov, invites students/citizens for an essay writing contest for all age groups to encourage the citizens to share their ideas about how citizens are prepared for Heatwave.
In recent times, there has been a noticeable rise in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves throughout the nation. Even in states that were previously thought to be particularly unlikely, heat wave incidents have been reported. This campaign intends to mobilize people to act by raising awareness about Heatwave and how disaster risk reduction.
Put on your creative cap and showcase your thoughts and knowledge. Essays will be judged based on your knowledge of heat wave and its preparedness. The essays should meet the word limit of 1000 words and should be in a pdf format.
Theme
The theme for this essay writing competition is “My Preparedness for Heat Wave / ग्रीष्म लहर (लू) के लिए मेरी तैयारी”.
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can submit entries via this page.
Important dates
- Start Date: MAY 08, 2024
- Last Date: MAY 22, 2024, 23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
Guidelines
- The essay can be submitted in English or Hindi
- Mention of the author’s name/emails etc. anywhere in the body of the essay will lead to disqualification.
- Participants are to make sure that their MyGov Profile is accurate and updated since the NDMA would be using this for further communication.
- The entry should be original. Copied entries will not be considered under the contest.
- The participant must be the same person who has written the write-up and plagiarism would not be accepted.
Prizes
- 1st prize: Rs.10,000/-
- 2nd prize: Rs.5000/-
- 3rd prize: Rs.3000/-
- 3 Consolation Prizes of Rs.1000/- each.
