UT Foundation Day Essay Writing / Poetry Competition

Theme : Badalta Jammu Kashmir, Badhta Jammu Kashmir -Aman aur Taraqqi ki nayi Tasveer "बदलता जम्मू-कश्मीर ,"बढ़ता जम्मू-कश्मीर": अमन और तरक्की की नई तस्वीर"
The Information Technology Department is pleased to announce an Essay Writing/ Poetry Competition for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. This contest is designed to showcase the developmental progress in the Union Territory on the occasion of UT Foundation Day (31st October 2023). Participants have the opportunity to exhibit their talents and win exciting cash prizes.,
Theme:
Participants can enter the contest through any of the below-mentioned themes and can take up any of the subjects for applying in the contest.
1. Infrastructure Development: Major infra projects undertaken in the UT of J&K that will/are proven to be a revolutionary step in the development of J&K. With new rail network, highways, roads & tunnels, smart cities, AIIMS, IIT, IIM, GMC, Power Transmission, Hydropower, Solar power, etc. J&K has leapfrogged to new developmental heights.
2. Human Development: Beneficiary schemes of the government that are proven to be instrumental in transforming the lives of people by getting the due benefits. Some note-worthy schemes such as Ujala, Ujwala, PMAY, SEHAT, purple revolution, PMFBY, Self- employment schemes, farmer-centric schemes, scholarship schemes etc. have helped in the socio-economic development of the people of J&K.
Some examples for reference such as;
3. Infrastructure Development:
a. "Revolutionary Infrastructural Growth: J&K's Leap Towards Progress"
b. "Transformative Impact of Infrastructural Projects in Jammu and Kashmir"
4. Human Development:
a. "Empowering Lives: Government Schemes and Socio-Economic Transformation in J&K"
b. "Catalytic Government Initiatives: A Socio-Economic Paradigm Shift in Jammu and Kashmir"
5. Tourism:
a. "Jammu and Kashmir: Unveiling the Treasure Trove of Tourist Delights"
b. "Economic Boost through Diverse Tourism Avenues in J&K"
6. Digital Transformation in J&K:
a. "Digitizing Dreams: J&K's Technological Revolution"
b. "From Connectivity to Convergence: J&K's Digital Odyssey"
7. Development in the Sports Sector:
a. "Beyond Borders: J&K's Sports Renaissance and Athletic Prowess"
b. "A Sporting Resurgence: J&K's Journey to Excellence"
8. Education Department: Technology Integration:
a. "Empowering Minds: Technology-Infused Education in J&K"
b. "EdTech Revolution: Transforming Education Landscape in Jammu and Kashmir"
9. Women Empowerment:
a. "Nurturing the Power Within: Women Empowerment Initiatives in J&K"
b. "Breaking Barriers: Women's Empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir"
10. Tourism: Blessed with innumerable exotic locations, J&K is one of the most sought-after Tourist destinations of the world. With Government intervention new avenues such as rafting, fishing, skiing & snowboarding, golfing, trekking & mountaineering, shikara riding, houseboat stay, mountain biking, motorsport, air adventure and watersports etc. are being explored to boost economy
11. Digital Transformation in J&K: J&K's digital landscape evolved exponentially in the last four years, reflecting a dynamic tech-driven transformation.
12. Development in the sports sector: J&K's sports sector underwent significant developments, fostering a new wave of athletic excellence.
13. Education Department: : Technology Integration: IT-driven learning initiatives in education department like smart classrooms, e-learning etc .
14. Women Empowerment: Initiatives like skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities for women
Participants are encouraged to choose any of the above topics and elaborate on their chosen subject in the form of an essay. They should highlight the positive impacts and contributions of the mentioned initiatives and projects towards the progress of Jammu and Kashmir. The essays should not only inform but also inspire readers about the growth and development in the Union Territory.
Entry Categories
a. General Age group above 18 years (Single document PDF file up to 1000 words)
b. Special Encouragement (Below 18 years) (Single document PDF file up to 500 words)
c. No word limit for Poetry contest
Eligibility
The contest is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age and gender.

Essay/Poetry Competition Submission Guidelines
1. Entry is limited to original works that have not formerly been released as any printed, web-based, or other medium (including advertising and stock photos) and for which the entrant holds all applicable rights.
2. Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been submitted to other contests currently underway, including similar works, are not eligible. Even works that are entered in other competitions after submission to this contest will be regarded as having been submitted to other contests currently underway.
3. Before submitting a work, the entrant is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect the right of publicity and other rights of persons depicted in the work, including but not limited to obtaining their permission, to avoid any problems related to the infringement of these rights.
4. Entrants are responsible for the resolution of any legal issues arising from their submitted works and agree to pay any costs thereby incurred.
5. Entries including content from (1) to (4) below may be disqualified at the organizer’s discretion:
a. Content that infringes on any laws, or is defamatory or libelous.
b. Content that constitutes or encourages criminal behavior leads to civil liability, or otherwise violates laws
c. Commercial content that promotes products or services
d. Content in which animals were harmed or manipulated in the making of said content
e. Content that infringes on the copyrights, trademarks, contract rights, or other intellectual property rights of a third person or entity (whether individuals or companies), or violates rights of privacy or publicity.
Guidelines for Essay/Poetry Writing Contest:
a. Data files created with a device capable of taking still images.
b. Both color and monochrome files will be accepted.
c. File size: up to 5 MB of PDF file per work.
d. The essays can be written in English/Hindi/Urdu language.
e. PDF data file format is recommended.
f. Entrants must hold all applicable rights to the final document, including any retouching or other image processing.
g. Winners might be asked to provide higher-resolution PDF documents for publication or display purposes related to the contest.
Selection Procedure
a. After the judging concludes, the winners will be notified via email sent to their registered email address.
b. Winners might also be contacted by telephone or other means as the IT Department deems it necessary to confirm any of the information provided, etc.
c. IT Department will not accept any liability for any disadvantages that arise for any reason as a result of the inability to receive email or similar problems.
Disclaimers
a. Entries are only accepted through Jkmygov.in portal
b. Entering the contest constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions stated in these Entry Guidelines.
c. IT Department reserves the right of final judgment concerning items not expressly stated in these Entry Guidelines.
d. Please note that when a winning work is used for exhibitions and the like stated below, due to circumstances concerning printing or otherwise, the tone or expressed meaning, may not be strictly reproduced according to the winner's intent, or the work may be partially cropped for publicity purposes.
e. Please note that no response will be given to any inquiries, complaints, or objections regarding the judges' decisions of the contest.
f. Prizes may be changed without notice.
g. Although entries are handled with the greatest possible care, IT Department will not bear responsibility for accidents, damage, loss, or other problems that occur during data transfer.
h. IT Department will not bear responsibility for entrant damages, etc. arising from or related to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to network failure, computer viruses, or unauthorized access to its servers.
i. IT Department will not bear responsibility for damages or other harm suffered by entrants as a result of their participation in the contest.
j. Entrants are required to obtain the prior permission of the persons who are portrayed in their works or who hold the copyright or other intellectual property rights to the works or the items portrayed therein. Entrants also agree to fully indemnify the organizer and bear all responsibility for any complaints or objections that arise in relation to the above.
k. Entrants agree to fully indemnify the IT Department and bear all responsibility for any third-party complaints or objections concerning copyright or other intellectual- property-right infringement or damages arising from submitted works.
l. If there is a problem related to the similarity of a submitted work to an existing work, etc., the parties involved are responsible for the resolution of that problem. Entrants also agree to fully indemnify the organizer and bear all responsibility for any complaints or objections that arise in relation to the above.
Terms and Conditions
a. IT Department reserves the right to publish entries with the credit titles to its official social networking service accounts throughout the submission period to publicize the contest. Such publication does not guarantee an award of any kind. Some entries might be cropped for publication.
b. IT Department will display the names of the winners and the titles of the winning entries on contest-related websites and official social networking service accounts, at exhibitions, and in other locations where the works are shown. Entrants are requested to familiarize themselves with the "Privacy Notice".
c. Regardless of the above, in cases where it is difficult to give credit, on media such as websites managed by the organizer, etc., official social networking service accounts, or posters, tickets, and pamphlets promoting photo exhibitions and other camera-related events, the IT Department may not give credit.
4. Entries that in the judgment of the IT Department do not conform to these Entry Guidelines will be disqualified. Entrants will not be notified in this event.
5. If a winner is found to be in violation of these Entry Guidelines after a a prize is awarded, the award might be revoked and the entrant requested to return the prize.
Note: These Entry Guidelines will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of UT of J&K.

Awards and Prizes:
Category 1 Winners (above 18 years of age)
a. 1st Prize winner will receive a cash price of INR 10,000.
b. 2nd Prize winner will receive a cash price of INR 8,000
c. 3rd Prize winner will receive a cash price of INR 5,000
d. and 02 consolation prize of 3,500/- each
Category 2 Winners (Special Encouragement award) (below 18 years of age)
a. 1st Prize winner will receive a cash price of INR 10,000.
b. 2nd Prize winner will receive a cash price of INR 8,000
c. 3rd Prize winner will receive a cash price of INR 5,000
d. and 02 consolation prize of 3,500/- each

Last Date of submission is 30th October 2023

"If participants encounter any submission difficulties, they can email their entry to puneet.kant@jk.gov.in and videocontestut@gmail.com."