Organisation : Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, GoI
Contest Name : International Letter Writing Competition For Young People 2021
Applicable For : Children up to 15 years of age
Last Date : 5th April, 2021
Website : https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/Pages/IndiaPostHome.aspx
India Post Letter Writing Competition
The Universal Postal Union organizes International Letter Writing Competition for Young people aged 9-15.The young people have to write letter on a given theme to win exciting prizes.
Aim of the Competition
** To make young people aware of the important role played by the postal services in our societies
** To develop their skills in composition and expression of thoughts
** To foster enjoyment of letter writing and help strengthen the bonds of international friendship
Competition Theme
‘Write a letter to a family member about your experience with COVID-19’
Who Can Participate?
The 2021 International Letter Writing Competition shall be open to school going children up to the age of 15 years as on 31.03.2021. The age of the participants will be certified with a proof like Birth Certificate, AADHAR card, certificate issued by Schools etc.
How To Participate?
The participants will apply for participation in the competition along with three passport size photographs in the following format on plain paper.
1.Name of the competition
2. Full Name of the participant
3. Father’s /Guardian’s Name
4. Full Address for correspondence
5. Name and complete address of the School/ Institution where studying
6. Age with exact date of birth
7. Sex (Male /Female)
8. Centre
Participants shall write their composition in their own hand writing in the Ruled Sheet/Plain paper(not exceeding 800 words)and submit the same along-with completely filled application form and 1 photocopy of age proof document,to the Nodal Officer through Speed Post only. The list containing details of Nodal Officer for each Circle Office is attached herewith.
Date/Time of Competition :
Competition at Venue -Will be decided by the Concerned Circles.Competition from Home -All the entries should reach the designated Nodal Officer by 5thApril, 20215.
Language:
English or any language listed in the 8thscheduleof the Constitution of India.
Prizes
Prizes (at Circle level):
a.First Prize:Rs.25,000/-and a certificate
b.Second Prize:Rs.10,000/-and a certificate
c.Third Prize:Rs.5,000/-and a certificate
Prizes (at National level):
a.First Prize:Rs. 50,000/-and a Certificate.
b.Second Prize:Rs. 25,000/-and a Certificate.
c.Third Prize:Rs. 10,000/-and a Certificate.
Note:
The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the official Indian entry for the International level Competition. The Universal Postal Union shall select the award-winning entries. The winners will receive a special medal (gold for first prize, silver for second, and bronze for third) and a certificate, as well as other prizes to commemorate their win (such other prizes to be decided by the UPU).
The gold medalist may also be offered a trip to the UPU headquarters in Berne, Switzerland, or an alternative prize to be decided at the sole discretion of the UPU. Writers awarded a special mention will also receive a certificate as well as other prizes (such other prizes to be decided b ythe UPU).
T&C Apply : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/pdf2021/53974-Letter.pdf
Last Date
The last date for submission of entries is 5th April, 2021.
This post was last modified on April 5, 2021 10:53 AM
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sir,why the result of 2021 letter writing competition not yet been declared? But, you have now started the competition of 2022???
Hello Sir!Please inform when the result of the letter writing competition 2021 will be given.
Inclined to know about the results of 2021 ...I has been more than a month...
Eagerly waiting for the results, please say when is the results going to be announced in karnataka. Its been more than 1month the results are not yet declared. Please say when the results are out
Thankyou
Waiting eagerly for the result of the letters writing competition for children up to the age of 15 yrs. The last date for sending the entry was 5th April, 2021. When is it expected. Thanks.
When the results in india will be out for2021
Sir, please make sure when will the result of the competition going to be announced in West Bengal
dear sir though it is a good initiative to create enthuaism in the student but there was no box to drop the material in your office .We have posted it at your offfice at bbsr on 5th april at 12pm but it was delivered to you ,at the same building at 2pm on 6th april after 26hours .This is your speed post. All online competition are to be submitted on mail or whats app in this digital india but though in your address mail and whatsapp are mentioned but your dept not giving importance to the small children in covid pandemic .What is sir . Thank you sir very much for your initiatives .With regards parent of jatharth pani ,cuttack