Short Videos Contest on CRPF
MyGov
The Short Videos Contest on CRPF is a prominent national digital storytelling campaign launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with MyGov. Released to commemorate CRPF@88: A Legacy of Service & Loyalty, the initiative marks 88 years of dedicated internal security and nation-building by the Central Reserve Police Force.
The contest invites citizens to visually document their respect, gratitude, and appreciation for the force. Videos should highlight core values such as Service, Loyalty, Courage, Sacrifice, and Unity.
📅 Critical Timelines & Logistics
- Launch Date: June 29, 2026
- Submission Deadline: July 27, 2026
- Event Modality: 100% Digital Submission via the MyGov portal.
- Target Audience: Open to all Indian citizens, schools, colleges, content creators, and local community groups.
🚨 Strict Rule: Absolute Generative AI Ban
🚫 Zero AI Tolerance: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to generate, animate, or substantially alter submissions is strictly prohibited.
Any entries found to be wholly or partially AI-generated, AI-assisted, or featuring deepfakes will be immediately disqualified at any stage of the evaluation process. All scripts, footage, and editing must be original, human-created work.
🎬 Core Themes for Video Creation
Participants can execute their videos across formats like live-action, traditional animation, motion graphics, photo montages, or musical tributes. Submissions must anchor directly around one of these 5 themes:
- My CRPF, My Pride: Expressing what the CRPF inspires in you as an Indian citizen and its role in protecting the homeland.
- Thank You CRPF: A heartfelt tribute acknowledging the immense service and sacrifices made by personnel and their families.
- CRPF: Beyond the Uniform: Documenting the force’s humanitarian side—including disaster management, rescue ops, and civic assistance.
- CRPF: Mission Naxal-Mukt Bharat: Showcasing the peace, educational reach, and infrastructure stability created by the CRPF in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected zones.
- CRPF – Guardians of Democracy: Highlighting the force’s tireless deployment to ensure free, fair, and completely peaceful elections across the country.
💰 Prize Pool & Financial Rewards
Bounties will be directly awarded to 40 distinct national winners:
- 🥇 First Prize: ₹30,000 cash reward
- 🥈 Second Prize: ₹20,000 cash reward
- 🥉 Third Prize: ₹15,000 cash reward
- 🏅 Merit Awards (37 Winners): ₹5,000 cash reward each