Deadline: 26-Jun-2026
Applications are now open for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Poster Making Competition on the theme “Stay Cool, Stay Safe”, inviting school students across India to raise awareness about heatwave safety through creative artwork.
The competition aims to promote heatwave preparedness, environmental responsibility, and community resilience while encouraging students to spread awareness about protecting vulnerable populations during extreme heat conditions.
About the Competition
The Poster Making Competition is being organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) through the MyGov platform.
The initiative encourages students to use creativity and visual storytelling to highlight the importance of heatwave awareness, safety measures, and preparedness practices that can help reduce risks during extreme weather events.
Focus Areas
Participants may create posters related to:
- Heatwave awareness
- Heatwave preparedness
- Heatwave safety measures
- Community resilience
- Climate and environmental responsibility
- Public awareness campaigns
- Protection of vulnerable populations
- Safe practices during extreme heat
- Disaster risk reduction
- Community participation in disaster preparedness
Purpose of the Competition
The competition aims to:
- Raise awareness about heatwave risks
- Encourage disaster preparedness among students
- Promote safe behavior during extreme heat events
- Build community resilience
- Encourage creative expression on public safety issues
- Support environmental responsibility
- Spread awareness about protecting vulnerable groups
Prize Details
Selected winners will receive cash awards:
- First Prize: ₹50,000
- Second Prize: ₹30,000
- Third Prize: ₹20,000
Winners may be required to provide:
- Valid identification proof
- Age proof
- School details
- Residential address
- Bank account information
These documents will be used for verification before prize distribution.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must:
- Be students studying in recognized schools in India
- Submit only one entry
- Have an active and complete MyGov profile
- Comply with all competition requirements
Artwork Requirements
Entries may be submitted as:
- Paintings
- Hand-drawn sketches
- Illustrations
Accepted art mediums include:
- Watercolours
- Acrylic colours
- Crayons
- Pencil art
- Other hand-created artistic mediums
Submission Format
Entries must be uploaded in:
- JPG format
- PDF format
Participants should ensure that uploaded files are clear and of good quality.
Originality Requirements
All submissions must be:
- Original
- Self-created
- Unpublished
The following are not permitted:
- Copied artwork
- Plagiarized content
- Previously published entries
- AI-generated artwork
- Entries created by another person
Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
How to Participate
Students should:
- Create an original poster on the theme “Stay Cool, Stay Safe”
- Focus on heatwave awareness and safety practices
- Ensure the artwork is entirely self-created
- Save the artwork in JPG or PDF format
- Complete and update their MyGov profile
- Upload the entry through the designated submission platform
- Submit only one entry
Importance of the Competition
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, creating serious health and safety challenges across many regions.
Key benefits of the competition include:
- Increased awareness of heatwave risks
- Promotion of disaster preparedness
- Encouragement of creative learning
- Greater understanding of environmental responsibility
- Improved public awareness of safety measures
- Student participation in community resilience efforts
Tips for Participants
Strong entries typically:
- Clearly communicate the heatwave safety message
- Use creative and impactful visuals
- Highlight practical safety measures
- Focus on protecting vulnerable groups
- Demonstrate originality
- Present information in a simple and engaging manner
- Reflect the competition theme effectively
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Entries may be rejected due to:
- AI-generated artwork
- Plagiarized content
- Multiple submissions from the same participant
- Incomplete MyGov profiles
- Poor-quality file uploads
- Artwork unrelated to the competition theme
- Previously published work
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in the competition?
- Students studying in recognized schools across India.
What is the theme of the competition?
- “Stay Cool, Stay Safe.”
- The theme focuses on heatwave awareness and safety.
How many entries can a student submit?
- Only one entry is allowed per participant.
What types of artwork are accepted?
- Paintings.
- Hand-drawn sketches.
- Illustrations.
Which file formats are accepted?
- JPG format.
- PDF format.
Can AI-generated artwork be submitted?
- No.
- AI-generated entries are not permitted.
What prizes are available?
- First Prize: ₹50,000.
- Second Prize: ₹30,000.
- Third Prize: ₹20,000.
Conclusion
The NDMA Poster Making Competition provides an opportunity for school students across India to creatively promote heatwave awareness and disaster preparedness. Through original artwork focused on the theme “Stay Cool, Stay Safe,” participants can contribute to public awareness efforts while competing for cash prizes and helping build safer, more resilient communities.
For more information, visit MyGov.