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Annual Letter Writing Competition

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National Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign for the FY 2023-24

'Dhai Akhar' Letter Writing Competition, an initiative by Department, not only promotes the art of letter writing but also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and empathy among participants on key issues concerning the Nation. Department of Posts through Philately Division has been conducting National Level, Dhai Akhar, Letter Writing Competition for the past few years with a huge response from public. The 'Dhai Akhar' National Letter Writing Competition in the current year i.e.2023-24 will be conducted from 01.08.2023 to 31.10.2023. Dhai Akhar competition, this year aims to promote students and citizens to pen down their ideas on "Digital lndia for New lndia".

The details of 'Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign' to be held at National Level are as under:

I Theme: The theme of the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign will be "Digital lndia for New lndia". The letter to be written in English/Hindi/Local Language, may be addressed to Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle. The Dhai Akhar , National Letter Writing Competition in the current year will be conducted from 01-08-2023 to 31-10-2023. Letters posted after 31-10-2023 will not be accepted for this edition's Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign.

The Categories for National Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign are as follows:

(i)Up to 18 years:

(a)Inland Letter Card Category
(b) Envelope Category

(ii)Above 18 years:

(a) Inland Letter Card Category
(b) Envelope Category

II Word Limit: The letter can be written on a plain A-4 size paper with a word limit of not more than 1000 words under envelope category, or in an inland Letter Card (ILC) with a word limit of not more than 500 words for ILC category. Only hand written letters will be accepted. Not typed letters.

III Permitted Stationery: The embossed envelope/ envelope with required stamp affixed and
inland Letter Card(ILC) will be the permitted stationery for participating in the campaign.

IV The letter, in case of rural areas may be brought to the local Branch Post office and posted. The Branch Post office will dispatch it to their respective Account Office (HO/SO) duly entered in Account Bag for further dispatch to concerned Divisional/Regional/ Circle Office.

V Short listing: Top three letters in each category will be shortlisted by every Circle and prize will be awarded to these three entries at Circle level. The selected letters at Circle level will be sent to the Directorate for further evaluation in each category at the National Level.

VI Prizes: The proposed prize money to be given to the winners of Circle Level and National Level Letters in each category is as follows:

Prize to be given to the winners in each category at Circle Level:

Prize category	Prize Amount
First prize in each category:	Rs. 25,000/ (Rs. Twenty Five Thousand only)
Second prize in each category	Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. Ten thousand only)
Third prize in each category	Rs. 5,000/ (Rs. Five Thousand only)

Prize to be given to the winners in each category at National Level:

Prize category	Prize Amount
First prize in each category:	Rs.50,000/- (Rs. Fifty Thousand only)
Second prize in each category	Rs.25,000/- (Rs. Twenty Five Thousand only)
Third prize in each category	Rs.10,000/- (Rs. Ten Thousand only)

VII Proof of Age: The participants have to give a certificate of proof of their age on the letter such as
"I certify that I am below/above the age of 18 as on 01/01/2023"

Circle Philatelic Officer
O/o the Chief Postmaster General
Kerala Circle
Thiruvananthapuram 695033
Phone: 0471-2560728
e-mail: phil.kl@indiapost.gov.in

Dhai Akhar

Annual Letter Writing Competition

National Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign for the FY 2023-24

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