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Prof. K. Suneetha Rani
Head, Centre for Women's Studies


The Government of India has set up a High Level Committee on the Status of Women (HLCSW) to review and assess the socio-economic, political and legal status of women and recommend appropriate policy interventions. The significance of the Committee is evident from the fact that it has been constituted about four decades after the First Committee (1971), which submitted its Report – Towards Equality in 1974.

The Committee is holding an all-India essay competition. Please find the detailed note of eligibility and guidelines enclosed herewith. The Committee shall appreciate if this note is circulated and given wide publicity in your institution and affiliated colleges for the entries and the  essays  received by the Committee by  20th Dec. 



Yours

Dr. Pam Rajput

Chairperson


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High Level Committee on Status of Women
Ministry of Women and Child Development
B-12, Tara Crescent, CSWB
Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi- 110016

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Essay Competition on "A Glimpse into the Future: Status of Women in 2030"

 

The High Level Committee on the Status of Women (HLCSW) has been set up by Government of India with the mandate of preparing a report on the current socio-economic, political and legal status of women and to recommend appropriate policy interventions. The Report will also bring out the interconnectedness of these aspects in terms of their impact on women and recommend measures for holistic empowerment of women.

Young adults make nearly one-third of India's population today and engaging with the youth is imperative to understand their concerns. It is vital to craft an inclusive space that encourages exchange of new ideas and new perspectives.  In view of this, the Committee is organising an all India essay competition to reach out to young people to encourage them to deliberate on the status of women in India.  The topic of the Essay is "A Glimpse into the Future: Status of Women in 2030". The young voices captured from the essays shall be reflected in the report wherever possible.

Eligibility / Guidelines

·         Open to all Indian citizens between the ages of 18-30 years

·         Essay should not exceed 2000 words

·         Submitted in size 12pt Times New Roman font with 1.5 line spacing

·         Essay should be either in English or Hindi

·         Essays must be original, unpublished and written in first person. Co authored essays will not be accepted

·         Essays accompanied with cover page giving name, complete address, telephone number, E-mail id and age proof as on 10/09/2014 (Date of Birth Registration/ Secondary School Certificate/ Senior Secondary School Certificate will be accepted)

 Selection Process

·         Essays will be judged on the quality of ideas, innovative thinking, expression and quality of language

·         A Jury of 3 judges will adjudge the best essay in each language

·         There shall be two prizes in each of the language. The cash prize of Rs 1,000/- and Rs 800/- respectively will be awarded to two best essays in each language.

·         All the 4 winners will be invited to Delhi for a felicitation event and will meet the members of the Committee.

·         Copyright of the essays will rest with HLCSW

·         Decision of the HLCSW in every aspect/matter will be final.

Essays to be submitted by post only to:-High Level Committee on Status of Women (Ministry of Women and Child Development) 4th Floor, B-12, Tara Crescent, CSWB Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi- 110016. 


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