What: The Defence Science Forum, part of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry Of Defence, Delhi invites participants for the National Essay Competition.

Details
Topics

Juniors: "DRDO Moving Towards Self-Reliance"

Seniors: "Career with DRDO"

Deadline for receiving entries: May 16, 2008, 5 pm (No registration fee)

Rules

~ JUNIORS: Students of Class IX, X, XI, XII (Word limit: 1000 words).

~ SENIORS: Students of undergraduate classes (Word limit: 1500 words).

~ Language: Hindi & English.

~ All essays should carry the class, school, school/ residence address, contact phone no/ e-mail of the students.

~ Essay should carry the Principal's signature, stamp and e-mail of the institution.

~ Wards of the organising committee members cannot participate.

~ Entries can be sent at e-mail: dsf2008drdo@gmail.com or rkashyap100@gmail.com, and it should be accompanied by a hard copy through proper channel.

~ Entries may also be faxed to: (011) 23919509

~ Decision of the judges would be final.

~ Organisers are not responsible for any postal delays.

Prizes

JUNIOR CATEGORY

First Prize: Rs 10,000/-
Second Prize: Rs 5,000/-
Third Prize: Rs 3,000/-

SENIOR CATEGORY

First Prize: Rs 10,000/-
Second Prize: Rs 5,000/-
Third Prize: Rs 3,000/-

One special prize for the Best Rural Talent in both categories for Rs 2,500/- each. Prizes will be distributed at Dr Bhagvantham Auditorium, Metcalfe House, New Delhi 110 054.

Contact person
Dr Ravi Kashyap
Convener, Defence Science Forum C/o INMAS,
Brig SK Mazumdar Road,
Delhi 110054