Jamshedpur, Feb 12: The district administration has announced a series of contests to mark the National Voter Awareness Contest being organised by the Election Commission of India. The contests will be held under five categories, with entries accepted till 15 March 2022.
DC Suraj Kumar has appealed to the people of the district to participate in the first National Voter Awareness Competition in large numbers and make the district proud by winning prizes.
In order to explain the importance of each vote through various creative means, its theme My Future – Power of One Vote (“My Vote is My Future – Power of One Vote”) has been set. The National Voter Awareness Competition is an attempt to showcase the talent and creativity of the people as well as strengthen democracy by their active participation. This competition is open to people of all age groups and is a medium to display ideas and materials showing the importance of one vote in a democracy with the participation of all. On this occasion, the District Election Officer said that there is no dearth of talent in East Singhbhum district, come, participate enthusiastically in this competition and give pride to the district by winning prizes.
The winners get exciting ECI merchandise and badges. All participants will receive e-certificate upon the completion of all three levels of the contest. Under Slogan Contest- Participate in the contest and weave your words into a catchy slogan on the above theme to inspire others.
Prize- First Prize-Rs 20,000.00, Second Prize-Rs 10,000.00, Third Prize-Rs7,500.00,Special mention Award- Rs 2,000.00 each to be given to fifty participants.
Song Contest- The Song Contest is aimed at harnessing the talent and potential of creative minds through the medium of a song in any form including classical, Contemporary, Rap, etc. Participants can create and share original compositions on the above theme. Artists & singers may use any musical instrument of their choice. The song duration must not exceed 3 minutes.
Video Making Contest- Video Making Contest Provides an opportunity to all camera lovers to create a video that celebrates the diversity & festivity of Indian Elections. Apart from the main theme of the contest, the following themes can also be explored by the participants: Importance of informed & Ethical Voting (Inducement Free Voting) and Power of Vote: Depicting Importance of voting for Women, Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Young & First Time Voters. Participants shall create a video on any one of the above themes and the video shall be of one-minute duration only.
