The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has announced a prestigious National Argumentative Essay Writing Competition for young scholars across India. The competition seeks to engage students and scholars in a critical and intellectual discourse on the pressing issue of Simultaneous Elections in India: One Nation, One Election. This topic addresses the current debates on electoral reforms and the potential benefits and challenges of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
TOPIC : Simultaneous Elections in India: One Nation, One Election
Eligibility Categories:
The competition is divided into three categories, ensuring participation from scholars at different academic levels:
- Undergraduate Students
- Postgraduate Students
- Ph.D. Scholars
Important Dates:
- Opening Date: 24th September 2024
- Closing Date: 8th October 2024
Entry Information:
- Essays can be submitted in both Hindi and English, encouraging wide participation across linguistic demographics.
- The competition offers substantial prizes in each category:
- First Prize: ₹15,000
- Second Prize: ₹10,000
- Third Prize: ₹7,500
Aspiring participants are encouraged to showcase their argumentative skills, engage with complex socio-political issues, and contribute to ongoing debates surrounding electoral reforms in India. For more details and to participate, please visit the official website of ICSSR at www.icssr.org.
Don’t miss this opportunity to express your views and potentially influence discussions on a crucial aspect of India’s democratic process!
