Cyber Awareness Poster / Digital Creative Contest

Description
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir invites students, youth, and creative individuals to participate in the Cyber Awareness Poster / Digital Creative Contest as part of the Cyber Security Awareness Campaign 2025-26. The contest aims to encourage creative expression to spread awareness about cyber hygiene and safe digital behaviour.
Contest Timelines
10 February 2026 to 10 March 2026
Theme
“Stay Safe Online – Think Before You Click, Share or Trust”
Objective
To promote cyber hygiene practices and encourage youth to create impactful visual content that spreads awareness about cyber fraud, data privacy, digital responsibility, and safe use of AI and social media platforms.
Eligibility
• School Students
• College / University Students
• ITI Students
• Youth (15–35 years)
Submission Guidelines
1. Entries may be submitted in digital poster, infographic, or creative artwork format.
2. File format: JPG / PNG / PDF.
3. Maximum file size: 10 MB.
4. Content may be in any language.
5. Only original artwork will be accepted.
6. One entry per participant/group.
Content Guidelines
• Posters may highlight cyber fraud prevention, online privacy, password safety, safe use of AI tools, or responsible social media behaviour.
• Content must promote safe digital practices.
• Political, commercial, offensive, or objectionable content is prohibited.
• Artwork must not violate copyright or intellectual property rights.
Evaluation Criteria
• Creativity and visual impact
• Clarity of awareness message
• Relevance to cyber safety theme
• Originality and design quality
Portal Fields Required
• Participant details
• Poster upload
• Brief description (50–75 words)
• Consent for official use and publication
Terms and Conditions
• IT Department, J&K reserves the right to use submitted entries for awareness campaigns with due credit.
• Entries violating guidelines or containing plagiarised content will be disqualified.
• Submissions shall be governed by applicable laws of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Rewards
• Top three entries will be awarded e-Certificates