SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025: Unleash Your Creativity and Win Exciting Prizes
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SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025: Unleash Your Creativity and Win Exciting Prizes!
SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Date | February 4, 2025 |
| Last Date | March 10, 2025 (11:45 AM IST) |
| Theme | SAIL: Building a Culture of Happiness, Where Every Smile Matters |
| Organizers | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) & MyGov India |
| Eligibility | All Indian citizens, including SAIL employees (except Corporate Affairs Division, Corporate Office, New Delhi) |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Word Limit | 800 words (10% marks deducted if exceeded) |
| Prizes |
🏆 1st Prize – ₹10,000 🥈 2nd Prize – ₹7,500 🥉 3rd Prize – ₹5,000 🏅 4th Prize – ₹2,500 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
✍️ Creative Writing – 30 Marks 🌍 Message for Society – 5 Marks 📖 Flow of Storytelling – 6 Marks 📑 Grammar – 4 Marks Total: 50 Marks |
| Submission Link | Login & Submit |
Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you have a knack for crafting compelling narratives that captivate readers? If so, the SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025 is the perfect platform for you!
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), in collaboration with MyGov, invites aspiring writers from across India to participate in this prestigious competition. Whether you preferr fiction or non-fiction, this contest welcomes all genres and writing styles.
Let your imagination run wild, pen down a story that inspires, and stand a chance to win cash prizes along with a unique opportunity to have your work published in SAIL’s in-house journal, SAIL News.
Theme of the Competition
The theme for this year’s contest is:
"SAIL: Building a Culture of Happiness, Where Every Smile Matters"
(सेल; खुशियों की संस्कृति का निर्माण, जहां हर मुस्कान मायने रखती है)
Writers are encouraged to explore creative ways to depict happiness, positivity, and the impact of SAIL in shaping a joyful and thriving community.
Why You Should Participate
This competition is more than just a writing contest—it’s an opportunity to:
✅ Unleash your creativity – Express your ideas in a powerful and meaningful way.
✅ Sharpen your writing skills – Improve your storytelling techniques and style.
✅ Gain recognition – Get a chance to have your work published.
✅ Win exciting prizes – Receive cash rewards for your talent.
Prizes & Rewards
The competition offers separate awards for entries in English and Hindi, ensuring equal opportunities for participants in both languages.
🏆 1st Prize – ₹10,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹7,500
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹5,000
🏅 4th Prize – ₹2,500
Apart from the cash rewards, the winning stories may also be featured in SAIL’s in-house journal, SAIL News—a great opportunity for aspiring writers to gain wider recognition.
Key Dates
Start Date: February 4, 2025
⏳ Last Date to Submit: March 10, 2025 (11:45 AM IST)
Make sure to submit your entry before the deadline to be considered for evaluation.
Participation Guidelines
To ensure fair competition and proper evaluation, participants must follow these guidelines:
Formatting Rules
✔ Font Type: Times New Roman (English), Unicode (Hindi)
✔ Font Size: 12
✔ Line Spacing: Double
✔ Page Numbering: Required
✔ Quotation Format: Italics
✔ Word Limit: 800 words (Entries exceeding 800 words will face a 10% deduction in marks).
✔ Final Word Count: Must be mentioned at the end of the document.
Evaluation Criteria
Your story will be judged by a panel of experts based on the following criteria:
📌 Creative Writing Skills – 30 Marks
📌 Message for Society or Humanity – 5 Marks
📌 Flow of Storytelling – 6 Marks
📌 Grammar & Language – 4 Marks
Total: 50 Marks
To maximize your chances of winning, ensure that your story is engaging, well-structured, and grammatically polished.
Who Can Participate?
✅ Open to all Indian citizens.
✅ Employees of SAIL and their families can participate (except employees of Corporate Affairs Division, Corporate Office, New Delhi).
✅ One entry per participant (Once submitted, entries cannot be withdrawn).
✅ Entries must be original and should not violate the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.
✅ Plagiarism or use of unfair means will result in immediate disqualification.
Terms & Conditions
✔ Ownership of Entries: Once submitted, the story becomes the property of SAIL, with the right to use or edit it for any purpose.
✔ Profile Accuracy: Participants must ensure that their MyGov profile details are correct, as further communication will be done through the registered profile.
✔ Screening & Judging: The decision of the jury will be final and binding. No re-evaluation requests will be entertained.
✔ Document Submission: Winners will need to provide proof of identity, age, address, and bank details for prize disbursement.
✔ Right to Amend: SAIL reserves the right to modify or withdraw the competition in unforeseen circumstances.
How to Participate?
Ready to showcase your writing skills? Follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Login to MyGov – Click here to log in and participate
2️⃣ Write Your Story – Follow the given theme and formatting guidelines.
3️⃣ Submit Your Entry – Before March 10, 2025 (11:45 AM IST).
Once submitted, sit back and wait for the results!
Conclusion
The SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025 is your chance to make an impact through storytelling. Whether you are an experienced writer or just starting, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain recognition, sharpen your skills, and win exciting prizes.
Don’t miss out—start writing today and submit your entry before the deadline!
For more details, visit the official SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025 Page.
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