Call for Entries: Statewide Essay & Poetry Competition under Nasha Mukt Sikkim Campaign

The Social Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim is pleased to announce an Essay & Poetry Competition to raise awareness about the harms of substance abuse. This initiative is part of the Nasha Mukt Sikkim Campaign in observance of Anti-Drugs Day.

Theme

“The Positive Outlook and Negative Outcome of Substance Abuse.”

Important Dates

• Submission Opens: 9 May 2025
• Deadline for Submissions: 23 May 2025
• Result Announcement & Felicitation: 26 June 2025 during the International Day Against Drugs celebration

Prizes

• ₹10,000 each for winners in every category
• E-certificates for all participants
• 4 Winners Total:
  • Essay: 1 Nepali + 1 English
  • Poetry: 1 Nepali + 1 English

Categories & Rules

• Essay: 300–500 words
• Poetry: Minimum 5 stanzas
• Format: PDF
• Font: Times New Roman (English), Preeti/Kantipur (Nepali)
• Submission Email Subject: “Essay/Poetry Submission – [Name] – [Language]”

Judging Criteria

• Relevance to theme
• Creativity & originality
• Language & expression

Eligibility

• Open to all individuals from the state of Sikkim
• Original & unpublished entries only
• One entry per person
• Plagiarism test will be conducted

Submit Your Entry To

Email: nashamuktsikkim26@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91 790-8305397

Let your words inspire change. Say NO to substance abuse — express your vision through poetry or prose.