Registrations are invited for National Essay Writing Competition 2024 by Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The last date of registration is October 3, 2024.
About CAG
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the supreme audit institution of India, established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India.
Competition Details
The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is organising the third National Essay Writing Competition as part of Audit Diwas celebrations. The essay competition aims to make the youth of the country aware of the institution of the CAG of India and appreciate the contribution of the CAG in promoting public accountability and good governance. The competition will also give an opportunity for young minds to harness their creativity and express ways in which the institution of the CAG can contribute to good governance.
The essay competition will be conducted in conventional pen and paper mode by way of physical participation in stations where field offices of IA&AD are located.
Eligibility
The essay writing competition is open to all college students who are currently enrolled in a course of study at any institution recognized by any University in India. The participant should not be more than 23 years old as on 1st August 2024. Employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department shall not be eligible for participating in the competition. Their family members are, however, not debarred from the taking part in the competition.
Date
The Essay Competition will be held on 4 October 2024 from 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM (two hours duration). Participants may write their essay in either Hindi or English.
Prizes
The essays will be evaluated separately in English and Hindi. Winners of the competition will be awarded cash prizes as follows:
- First prize: ₹ 50,000.
- Second prize: ₹ 40,000.
- Third prize: ₹ 30,000.
Fee
There are no registration charges for participation in the competition. Participants will have to make their own arrangements for travelling to and from the allotted centre.
Guidelines
- The topic of essay will be shared with participants on the spot at the time of the start of essay competition in the premises of IA&AD field offices.
- The length of the essay should not exceed 1,500 words. Participant will also make a smart summary of the essay in 150 words capturing the essence and central idea of the essay.
- The best three essays in each language will be awarded cash prizes as mentioned in para 5, subject to the conditions mentioned in the scheme.
- The decision of the evaluation committees will be final and binding on all the participants.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register online via this link.
Registration Deadline
The last date of registration is October 3, 2024.
