📌 About the Program

The Essay Contest on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and Related Technologies is an initiative organized by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in collaboration with MyGov.

Held as part of India’s Independence Day Celebrations – 2026, the national competition aims to raise public awareness about the civil applications, development, and peaceful societal benefits of nuclear science and related technologies across the nation.

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🗓️ Program Details & Schedule

• Start Date: July 24, 2026 (2:00 PM IST)
• End Date: July 28, 2026 (11:45 PM IST)
• Organizer: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) & MyGov
• Sector: Science & Technology
• Eligibility: Open to all citizens of India
• Platform: Official MyGov Portal

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✍️ Essay Guidelines & Topics

• Word Limit: 500 words maximum
• Language Options: Hindi or English
• Topics:
  • Hindi: “परमाणु ऊर्जा और संबंधित प्रौद्योगिकियों का शांतिपूर्ण उपयोग”
  • English: “Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and Related Technologies”
• Core Objective: Discuss the positive impacts and future potential of civil nuclear power, isotopes in agriculture and healthcare, and overall peaceful scientific progress.

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💰 Prizes & Rewards

• 🥇 First Prize: ₹5,000/-
• 🥈 Second Prize: ₹4,000/-
• 🥉 Third Prize: ₹3,000/-
• 🎟️ Special VIP Invitation: The Ministry of Defence will send online invitation passes to the Top 3 Winners via their registered email addresses to attend the official 2026 Independence Day Ceremony at the Red Fort in New Delhi.