DETAILS OF 2021 INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
DETAILS OF 2021 INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE By post Department
This year, 2021, the UPU is proud to be running its 50th international letter-writing competition. All of our participating member countries have consistently encouraged youth to develop their literacy skills and to focus on a particular subject. The competition is an excellent means of promoting literacy among youth and contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The COVID pandemic has had a major impact on the way we work and live. And it hasn’t stopped yet! We continue to be profoundly affected by the virus. How have young people in particular felt about these momentous changes? This year’s theme sets out to explore their experiences as we ask them to “write a letter to a family member about your experience with COVID.19.”
All member countries are invited to participate by organizing a competition at the national level before sending their top composition to the UPU. Each country’s winning letter must be submitted to the International Bureau no later than 5 May 2021.
DETAILS OF 2021 INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETION FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE
1. Subject : “Write a letter to a family member about your experience with COVID-19”.
2. Participants eligibility : Children up to 15 years of age as on 31.03.2021.
3. Content and form : Composition must be presented in the form of letter.
4. 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 5th April, 2021
5. Language : English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.
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.
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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 by the UPU).
1. Subject : “Write a letter to a family member about your
experience with COVID-19”.
2. Participants eligibility : Children up to 15 years of age as on
31.03.2021.
3. Content and form : Composition must be presented in the form of
letter.
4. 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
5
th April, 2021
5. Language : English or any language listed in the 8th schedule
of the Constitution of India.
6. 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
7. 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.
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 by the UPU).
It may be ensured that each and every entry has the following details on its first
page:
i. Candidate’s Passport size photograph.
ii. Candidate’s name.
iii. Date of Birth.
iv. Sex (Male/Female).
v. Father’s/Guardian’s name.
vi. Name of the School/Institution and full address.
vii. Full postal address.
For further details, please contact the Chief Postmaster General/Postmaster
General/Director Postal Services/Nodal Officer of your Circle/Region. Information will be
available on the Department’s website http://www.indiapost.gov.in
2021 International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People
RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATING AT VENUE
(a) 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.
(b) Date and time of the Competition: Will be decided by the concerned Postal
Circles.
(c) 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 * 2021 International Letter Writing
Competition for Young People.
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
* Mandatory field.
(d) Participants shall submit completely filled application form along-with 1 photocopy of
age proof document to the Nodal Officer of concerned Postal Circle in duplicate
before the last date of submission of application form as decided by the Postal
Circle. One copy of the application form will be retained by the participants as hall
ticket for the purpose of entry at venue on the day of competition. The
Department/Schools will provide the answer book to the participants at the venue but
they shall bring their own pen/pencil. The participants shall write their
composition in their own handwriting not exceeding 800 words.
IMPORTANT:-All the particulars as mentioned above including the full name and address
of the participant should appear on the first page of the Answer Book also. Entries, which
do not furnish all relevant details, would not be considered valid.
2021 International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People
RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATING FROM HOME
(a) 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.
(b) Date and time of the Competition: All the entries should reach the designated
Nodal Officer by 5
th April, 2021.
(c) 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 * 2021 International Letter Writing
Competition for Young People.
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
* Mandatory field.
(d) 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.
IMPORTANT:-All the particulars as mentioned above including the full name and address
of the participant should appear on the first page of the Answer Book also. Entries, which
do not furnish all relevant details, would not be considered valid.
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