About
Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Competition is now begun for the year 2019. The title of this year's writing competition is "Dhai Akhar" decided by Manoj Sinha who is Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communication. Letter can be written in English/ Hindi/ Local Language. There are two categories for letter writing competition:
Inland Letter Card Category in 500 words
Envelope category in 1000 words
Only handwritten letters will be accepted
Eligibility Criteria
People of any age group is eligible to take part in the competition Competition divided into two Categories
- Up to 18 years
- Above 18 years
How to Apply
candidates have submit the letter by addressing to Chief Postmaster General of the respective Circles.
Theme
The theme of the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign will be "Dear Bapu, you are immortal"
Selection Process
Top three letters in each category will be shortlisted by every Circle and prize will be awarded to these three entries at circle level. The selected letters at Circle level will be sent to the Directorate for further evaluation in each category at the National Level.
Note
The letter can be written on plain A-4 size paper with a word limit of not more than 1000 words under envelope category, or in an Inland Letter Card (ILC) with a word limit of not more than 500 words for ILC category. Onty handwritten letters will be accepted.
The participants have to give a certificate of proof of their age on the letter such as "I certify that I am Below/ above the age of 18 as on 0l/0l/20l9". In case of winning letters, the age and other ID certificates will be verified by the Circle before sending the three best letters in each category to the Directorate.
Prize
Prize to be given to the winners in each Category at Circle Level
| Prize Category | Prize Amount |
| First Prize in each Category | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Second Prize in each Category | Rs. 10,000/- |
| Third Prize in each Category | Rs. 5,000/- |
Prize to be given in each Category at National Level
| Prize Category | Prize Amount |
| First Prize in each Category | Rs. 50,000/- |
| Second Prize in each Category | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Third Prize in each Category | Rs. 10,000/- |
Important dates
- Competition start date: 1st August 2019
- Last date to submit: 30th November 2019
