Essay Competition on Role of AI in building a Viksit Bharat by 2047
MyGov
📌About the Competition
The Essay Competition on Role of AI in building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 is a prestigious national writing initiative launched by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, in strategic partnership with MyGov and the MyBharat platform. Organized as a flagship curtain-raiser for the Independence Day Celebrations 2026, this competition aims to ignite thought leadership among the youth regarding how Artificial Intelligence can supercharge India’s journey toward becoming a fully developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by its centenary of independence in 2047.
Submissions should structurally examine the integration of AI across critical core sectors, particularly national defense, public infrastructure, economic automation, and governance frameworks, balancing technological innovation with strategic execution.
📅 Critical Dates & System Timeline
- 🚀 Launch Timestamp: June 1, 2026 @ 4:00 PM IST
- 🚨 Hard Closing Deadline: July 15, 2026 @ 11:45 PM IST
- 📅 Destination Event: August 15, 2026
📋 Participation & Submission Guidelines
- 📝 Core Theme: Role of AI in building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- 📏 Word Count Matrix: Strictly between 500 to 600 words (Submissions falling short or exceeding this bracket will be flagged during review).
- 🗣️ Language Choices: English or Hindi.
- 🔒 Dual Platform Warning: This competition is running simultaneously on both the MyGov and MyBharat servers. A singular, combined master leaderboard will be generated. You must submit on only one of these two platforms. Duplicate profiles uploading on both portals will face immediate disqualification.
🏆 Prizes, High-Value Perks & Gratifications
- 💰 Direct Financial Grants: The Top 3 shortlisted winners will each be awarded a cash prize of ₹15,000/-.
- 🏛️ The Red Fort VIP Pass: The Top 200 high-performing participants will be issued an official, non-transferable VIP E-Invitation for themselves and one companion (spouse, guardian, or relative) to physically attend and witness the main Independence Day Celebrations on August 15, 2026, at the Red Fort in New Delhi.