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.

The theme for this essay writing competition is “My Preparedness for Heat Wave / ग्रीष्म लहर (लू) के लिए मेरी तैयारी”

GRATIFICATION
- 1st prize: Rs.10,000/-
- 2nd prize: Rs.5000/-
- 3rd prize: Rs.3000/-
- 3 Consolation Prizes of Rs.1000/- each.

Click here to read the Terms & Conditions (PDF: 33KB)