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Have you been writing poems, short stories, essays or even novels in Hindi but wondering how to gain more exposure as a writer? Then you must consider entering a few writing contests. It will not only boost your confidence but also help in understanding your writing skills and how to improve further. Apart from the recognition that comes as a result of winning a contest, several competitions award the winners with cash prizes as well as other goodies. Moreover, winning a contest will definitely enhance your credibility as an author which might make it easier for you to connect with an agent or a publisher.
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Disclaimer: The below list of contests is dynamic and will be regularly updated. Please click on the respective links provided for further details and updated guidelines regarding each contest.
{Check out this list of 15 Contests and Awards for Short stories in India.}
Here’s a list of contests for Hindi writing in India where you can consider submitting your work:
Sahitya Akademi Award
Since its inception in 1954, the Sahitya Akademi Award recognizes the most outstanding books of literary merit.
Selection Process: https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/awards/rulesSA.pdf
Eligibility:
– Author must be an Indian citizen
– Book must be published in the past five years from the year of award consideration
– The award considers various literary works such as novels, poetry books, collection of short stories, essays and literary study
Prize: The cash prize was initially Rs. 5000 since inception, had been enhanced to Rs. 10,000 from 1983, Rs. 25,000 from 1988, Rs. 40,000 from 2001, Rs. 50,000 from 2003, and is now Rs. 1,00,000 from 2009.
StoryMirror
StoryMirror is a literary platform connecting millions of readers to thousands of writers. They keep running competitions for every kind of writer out there, including stories and poems written in Hindi.
Submission Guidelines: https://storymirror.com/contests?ref=/contests
Submission Fees: None
Themes/Genres: Specific to the active contests
What Can You Submit? Stories/Poems
Deadlines: Specific for each active contest
Prizes: Participants will receive a certificate, a StoryMirror discount voucher, and top entries will be published in an e-book by StoryMirror or on their websiteInternational Prerna Awards
StoryMirror in association with Global Hindi Foundation presents first of its kind international storytelling competition for Indian languages.
Submission Guidelines: https://storymirror.com/contests/detail/ecca7fe4-d39d-4daf-be3c-75ad04153cca/international-prerna-awards?ref=/contests/detail/ecca7fe4-d39d-4daf-be3c-75ad04153cca/international-prerna-awards
Submission Fees: NA
Themes/Genres: Sustainable Development, Embracing Diversity and Being an Inclusive Society, Automation and Innovation
What Can You Submit? Stories/Poems
Submission Window: 15th April 2024 to 15th June 2024
Prize: Not Mentioned
Gyaannirudra – Ek Badlav Behter Jeevan Ke Liye
Gyaannirudra hosts an annual competition, which happens during their anniversary celebrations during the month of April to May.
Submission Guidelines:
Story Writing (https://gyaannirudra.com/story-writing-competition/)
Word Limit: 2000 words
Poetry Writing (https://gyaannirudra.com/poetry-writing-competition/)
Word Limit: 750 words
Registration Fee: 49 INR
Theme: Personal stories and own experiences around innovative ideas, sacrifices, going beyond the call of duty, challenges encountered and surpassing those challenges through creative ideas, searching for joy in adversity, etc.
Deadline: 19th April of each year
Eligibility: Participants must be of Indian Nationality
Prize: Winner gets a certificate and a cash prize of 1000 INR; Runner-up gets a certificate and a cash prize of INR 500. All winning entries will be featured on the platform under the Wall of Fame section.
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India’s Writers Award 2024 – Poetry
Organized by Indian Film House to honour the talented writers at National Level. Aspiring writers from all over India can participate irrespective of their experience in writing.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.indianpoets.in/poetrycontest2024
Theme: Any (no restriction)
What Can You Submit? Poems
Word Limit or Line Limit: No fixed line limit
Registration Fee: INR 200
Eligibility: Anybody from anywhere in India can participate
Prizes: Top 10 winners under each language will get their article posted on First Official IFH Indian Magazine under the Talented Indian Writers Articles.
Top 10 poets under every language will be awarded as best 10 writers of Indian for the year 20204 for the respective language during the IFH All India Young Writers Summit organized in Bangalore.
Top 3 winners under each language will be awarded the Cash Prize of
First Place: 10000/-
Second Place: 7000/-
Third Place: 5000/-
Top 3 winners of overall languages and from all over India will be awarded the Cash Prize of:
First Place: 50000/-
Second Place: 30000/-
Third Place: 15000/-
Hashtag Kalakar: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition
A new platform that offers young creative minds a chance to win cash prizes through nationwide competitions.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.hashtagkalakar.com/creative-writing-and-poetry-competition
Registration Fee:
INR 350 (Below 9 years of age)
INR 450 (Between 10 to 19 years of age)
INR 550 (20 years and above)
Theme: Any
What Can You Submit? All types of poetry/creative writing are allowed
Word Limit: Minimum 20, no maximum word limit
Prizes: First Prize will receive INR 1,50,000/-
Second Prize will receive INR 1,00,000/-
Global Ranking Participating Certificate will be given
The top 10 writers will get featured in a news publication along with the mentioned global ranking.
Children’s Book Trust Competition for Writers of Children’s Book
Launched in 1978, Competition for Writers of Children’s Books covers a wide range of books including fiction, science-fiction, creative non-fiction, short stories, humour stories, magical tales, short plays/dramas, read-aloud books, picture books, and concept books.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.childrensbooktrust.com/downloads/Competition-Eng-2023.pdf (in English) https://www.childrensbooktrust.com/downloads/Competition-Hindi-2023.pdf (in Hindi)
Themes: Realistic fiction for children, kid-friendly non-fiction, inspirational stories of notable boys and girls, magical stories, healthy habits, empathy, compassion, kindness, inclusion, social and emotional learning, pet tales, and tales of honesty.
Word Limit: Different for each category (provided in the guidelines)
Prize: Various cash prizes for each category ranging from INR 3000 to INR 25,000
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) Story Writing Competition
The aim of this competition is to inspire people of all ages to explore their imaginations, sharpen their writing skills, and connect with SAIL, as well as to make people aware of SAIL’s products and their use in the country’s development.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.sail.co.in/sites/default/files/ticker/2024-01/SAIL-STORY-WRITING-COMPETITIONEnglish-Brochure.pdf
Theme: You, Me and SAIL
Word Limit: 800 words
Eligibility: Open to any Indian citizen including employees of SAIL and their family members
Prize: Winning entries will be published in SAIL’s in-house journal, SAIL News. Winning authors will be awarded with prizes and certificates.
{Here’s a list of 15 Contests and Awards for Poetry in India.}
Contests for the Young Writers
Keekli Charitable Trust Short Story Writing Competition
Keekli, an Ode to Innocence, is an online news and views magazine especially for children who wish to express creatively. It provides a platform to young writers from school and colleges of India.
Submission Guidelines: https://keekli.in/keekli-story-writing-competition-2024-join-the-pan-india-literary-challenge/
Submission Fees: NA
Themes/Genres: Open or Based on Folklore/Monuments/Historic Elements of Your State/City
What Can You Submit? Short Stories
Word Limit: 1000 to 3500 words
Submission Window: 1st February 2024 to 31st March 2024
Eligibility: Youth under 25 years; only school and college students may participate
Prize: 51 Best Stories will be published in a collection and the physical copy is to be launched on 14th November, 2024 i.e., on Children’s Day. The writers will get to attend Creative Writing Workshops and Webinars with the Jury members.
Nagrika Youth Writing Contest
Annual writing contest with changing themes for each year.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.nagrika.org/writingcontest2024
Word Limit: 1000 to 3000 words (Prose) and 20 lines to 200 words (Poetry)
Eligibility: Participants between 18 to 30 years old
Prizes: Winning entries shall be published on our website, shall receive a certificate of excellence, Nagrika goodies, an opportunity to intern with Nagrika.
Story Writing Competition by Arunima Magazine, National Commission for Women (NCW)
National Commission for Women is publishing an Annual Hindi Magazine ‘Arunima’. NCW in collaboration with MyGov is hosting a Story – writing competition for the college students and inviting them to submit the original tales.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.mygov.in/task/story-writing-competition-arunima-magazine-ncw/
Themes: Issues related to women, Solution for women related problems, Economic Empowerment for Women – Women Entrepreneurs, Mental and intellectual development of women, Women Led Development
Word Limit: 1500 to 2000 words
Eligibility: Graduate and Post Graduate College Students
Prize: Selected entry shall be rewarded with a cash prize or item worth of INR 1500.
Top entries will be featured in the magazine ‘Arunima’.
{Here’s a list of 22 Literary Magazine is Hindi – Publish Poetry, Short Stories and Non-Fiction Online.}
If there are any other contests or awards for Hindi writing in India that we have missed, let us know in the comments and we will add them to the list.
Good Luck!