Logo Design Competition: Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)
MyGov
📌 About the Competition
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with MyGov, is seeking a visual identity for the newly established Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI). This body, formed under The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROG Act), is tasked with the critical mission of overseeing the digital gaming landscape. The competition aims to find a logo that balances the excitement of the gaming industry with the seriousness of a regulatory authority.
ℹ️ Competition Details
- Organizer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Objective: To create a distinctive and credible logo that reflects the OGAI’s mandate: promoting responsible gaming, protecting citizens from harm, and regulating the Indian gaming ecosystem.
- Core Themes: Digital trust, innovation, safe play, and regulatory integrity.
📅 Event Timeline
- Start Date: April 21, 2026
- Last Date for Submission: May 12, 2026
- Time: 05:45 PM IST (17:45 Hrs)
🏆 Prizes & Gratification
- 🥇 Grand Winner (1): ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only)
- 🥈 Runners-up (9): ₹10,000/- each (Rupees Ten Thousand only)
- 📜 Recognition: The winning logo will become the official face of gaming regulation in India.
⚖️ Evaluation Criteria
- Creativity & Originality: Technical excellence, artistic merit, and strong visual impact.
- Relevance: Alignment with the legal mandate and themes of the PROG Act, 2025.
- Simplicity & Adaptability: The design must be scalable and look professional across various platforms (mobile apps, websites, letterheads, and banners).
- Finality: The Expert Committee’s decision is final and binding.
📋 Submission Guidelines
- Format: Designs should be submitted through the MyGov digital portal.
- Technical Note: Ensure the logo works well in both color and grayscale. High-resolution vector files are typically requested for the final winning entry.
- Ownership: Submission acknowledges that the copyright of the winning design will be transferred to the Ministry.