Name of the Organization : eIndia2012(eindia.eletsonline.com)
Name of the Contest : National Essay Contest
Location : Noida

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eINDIA National Essay Contest 2012 :
Introduction :
India has witnessed dramatic increase in the usage of information and communication technology for development in the recent past. Developments around the country show many innovative projects in the domains of governance, education and healthcare.

The country depends on knowledgeable and thoughtful students – the next generation of leaders – to develop the country with innovative and cost effective products and solutions. An informed student community would not only carry the country’s advancement forward but also take it to higher places.

eIndia 2012 has a National Essay Contest as part of its agenda; this contest is in backdrop to the conference and exhibition. The objective of the National Essay Contest is to promote serious discussion among school students, teachers and national leaders about the role of information and communication technology in the domains of governance, education and healthcare.

Prizes :
Prizes worth Rs.75,000 will be given to the top 3 winners

Essay Topics :
** Future of Technology in Governance
or
** Future of Technology in Education
or
** Future of Technology in Healthcare

Essay Guidelines :
** The essay should be within the limits of 1000 – 1500 words
** Essay entries submitted by the students shall have to be on one of the topics provided only
** Only one essay is allowed per student
** Only original essays will be considered for the competition. Previously published essays shall be rejected. Any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification of the essay

The essay should have the following structure :
Introduction :
Introduce the subject and state your arguments
Body :
Develop your arguments and assertions using research and analysis
Conclusion :
Summarise the research and analysis presented in the essay and set forth your recommendations and conclusions

Eligibility :
eIndia 2012 National Essay Competition is for Secondary and Senior Secondary Class Students (i.e. from class 9th to class 12th)

Medium :
The essay shall be written in English

Entry Fee :
There is an entry fee of Rs. 100 per essay (can be paid online or through demand draft). Entries without fee will not be considered.

Procedures for the Submission of Essay :
** Essays have to be submitted through online application form National Essay Contest 2012
** Submissions sent by post/mail (hard copy) will not be accepted

Click here to apply online

Evaluation Criteria :
The essays will be judged by an evaluation committee. The essays will be evaluated on the basis of contents, analysis/ interpretation, presentation and writing skills.

Last date for submission on 15th October, 2012

Contact us :
eIndia 2012 Noida Secretariat
Stellar IT Park
7A/7B, 5th floor, Annexe Building
C-25, Sector 62, Noida
Uttar Pradesh 201301

For details contact : vignesh@elets.in