Accessible India Campaign Slogan & Poster Design Contest

About

• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Accessible India Campaign so as to provide universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

• In the same series of event Accessible India Campaign Slogan & Poster Design Contest is also being organized in order to spread awareness related to the same.

Eligibility Criteria

• Class/ Age: Open for All

• Nationality: The Slogan & Poster making Contest is for Indians only.

• Qualification: There is no restriction over the qualification of the participating individuals.

Reward

The selection of candidates and award of prize will be done separately. Out of the entries received 2 entries will be rewarded for Slogan Contest while 4 entries will be selected for Poster Design Contest. The details of the prizes are:

For Slogan Contest:

• First Prize: 15,000 Rs.

• Second Prize: 10,000 Rs.

For Poster Design Contest:

• Best Entry – General – INR10,000

• Best Entry -Making Buildings Accessible – INR10,000

• Best Entry- Making ICT Accessible – INR10,000

• Best Entry- Making Transport Accessible - INR10,000

Application Mode and Process

The entries for the Accessible India Campaign Slogan & Poster Design Contest will be accepted through MyGov Platform. The details are as follow:

• Applying for the Contest: Interested candidates should submit their entries for thecontest by MyGov Platform. They should register and complete their MyGov Profile and submit their entries through the creative corner of the website.

• Theme: The theme of the Accessible India Campaign Slogan & Poster Design Contest is ‘Accessible India Campaign has its three pillars’ and the three pillars are:

• Built Environment

• Public Transportation

• ICT eco-system.

Guidelines and Technical Specifications

The following technical specifications must be strictly adhered while creating entries and submitting the same for the contest:

For Slogan Contest:

1. Submission needs to be in JPEG/PDF/PNG format.
2. The concept of the Slogan is to be explained within 140 words
3. The Slogan should be designed keeping in minds its use over multiple platforms such as Facebook, Tweeter, stationary etc.

For Poster Design Contest:

1. Submission needs to be in JPEG or PDF format.
2. The Poster is to be designed on digital platform and an open and editable copy needs to be provided by the winner.
3. No imprints or water marks will be accepted on the submissions.
4. The logo needs to be in color and a brief description of the concept is also required.
5. The posters should be designed keeping in minds that they will be used over multiple platforms such as Facebook, Tweeter, stationary etc.

Selection Process

The selection of the winners will be done by Selection committee and the evaluation criteria will be as follow:

• Elements of Creativity, Originality, Composition.

• Technical Excellence and Simplicity.

• Artistic merit of how well they communicate the theme of the scheme.

Important Dates

• Last date to apply: December 05, 2015