Submissions are open for Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 International Letter Writing Competition. The last date of submission is March 20.
About UPU
The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency with its headquarters in the Swiss capital, Berne. Founded in 1874 and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, it is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players and helps to ensure a truly universal network of modern postal products and services.
About the Competition
The Department of Posts is organizing Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 – International Letter Writing Competition for young people. The purpose of this competition is primarily to develop faculty in composition and subtlety of thought amongst the young people and to contribute to the strengthening of international friendship.
Subject
“At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit.”
Eligibility
It is open to participants for age 9-15 years.
Date & Time of Competition
The competition shall be organized by the schools in such a way that the entries shall reach the Circles by 20.03.2024. Further, the circles shall evaluate all the entries and best three entries should reach the Directorate by 10.04.2024.
Language
English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.
Entry Details
It may be ensured that each and every entry has the following details on its first page in bilingual (both English and Hindi):
- Candidate’s Passport size photograph.
- Candidate’s name.
- Date of Birth.
- Sex (Male/Female).
- Father’s/Guardian’s name.
- Name of the School/Institution and full address.
- Full postal address.
Prizes
Prizes (at Circle level)
- First Prize: Rs. 25,000/- and a certificate
- Second Prize: Rs.10,000/- and a certificate
- Third Prize: Rs. 5,000/- and a certificate
Prizes (at National level):
- First Prize: Rs. 50,000/- and a Certificate.
- Second Prize: Rs. 25,000/- and a Certificate.
- Third Prize: Rs. 10,000/- and a Certificate.
