The Poster and Slogan Competition on Lymphatic Filariasis, organized by the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) in collaboration with MyGov, is a national initiative to raise awareness about Lymphatic Filariasis (LF).
MyGov and the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control Division (NCVBDC) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare invite students from Class 6th to 8th, 9th to 12th, and Graduate/Postgraduate students from universities and technical institutions across India to design a poster and write a slogan on Lymphatic Filariasis (Haathipawn) in India.
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), which is also known as Elephantiasis or Haathipanw, is a disfiguring and disabling disease caused by the bite of culex mosquito. This mosquito is responsible for spreading disease causing parasite called microfilaria into human body. This parasite takes years to develop in the body and symptoms may appear after 5-15 years of mosquito bite. Symptoms of filariasis include mild fever, swelling in legs, genitals and hands.
Schools affiliated with CBSE, including Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, and National Institute of Open Schooling, schools affiliated with all State Boards, and University students can participate in the Campaign and submit the best poster designs and slogans on the MyGov portal.
| Start Date: | 10th July 2024 |
| End Date: 2024 | 10th August 2024 |
| Participation Categories | Category I | Class 6th -8th |
| Category II | Class 9th – 12th | |
| Category III | Higher Education (UG, PG students from universities and technical institutions) |
The competition aims to:
Students interested in participating can submit their entries through the official Lymphatic Challenge 2024 webpage.
