The External Publicity & Public Diplomacy (XPD) Division of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with MyGov invites entries for designing a logo for forthcoming centenary of establishment of Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy.

The then British Government established an ‘Agent of the Government of India’ in Kandy in 1923. An ordinance was passed by the British authorities in 1923 to amend the law relating to Indian Immigrant Labourers coming to Ceylon. This provided for the appointment of Agent of Govt. of India for the purpose of safeguarding the interests of Indian Immigrant Labourers in Ceylon. It was the only office of India in Sri Lanka at that time, which was established to facilitate the movement of workers from India to Sri Lanka for working in Plantation Sector. In 1948, the office was renamed as ‘Visa office of Government of India’. In September 1965, Govt. of India renamed the office as ‘Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy’.

Logo Design Criteria

1. The logo should prominently reflect the central theme: AHCIKandy@100;
2. The text used in logo design should be in English;
3. The title of the logo should capture that AHCI Kandy is completing 100 years of establishment;
4. The logo may represent elements like national symbols, architecture, rich cultural heritage of both India & Sri Lanka and elements from bilateral relations of India & Sri Lanka;
5. The logo design may include artistic expressions of colour combination/arrangements in the Indian national tricolour.

Prizes for the Winners:

The winner shall get Rs. 50,000/-. Three consolation prizes of Rs. 10,000/- each will be given on the recommendation of the Selection Committee. The prize money will be payable after deduction of TDS.

Last Date of Submission: 20th March 2023

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