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Tuesday 28 October 2014

NATIONAL HANDWRITING COMPETITION 2014

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ASK India Society is organising a National Handwriting Competition for students.
The assessment of the exam answer papers will be in three rounds.
Round 1 is for School Level. The first 3 best performers in every school, in each Category, will be awarded Handwriting Champ of the School Certificate and Medal. All the students will receive Participation Certificates.
Round 2 is for State Level. Students who qualify in the Round 1 are eligible for Round 2. This round is among the students from the same State. The first 3 best performers in State, in each Category, will be awarded Handwriting Champ of the State Trophy, a Certificate and Gift Hamper worth Rs. 2000/-
Round 3 is for the National Level. All students who qualify in the Round 2 are eligible for Round 3. This round is among the students of different states. The first 3 best performers, in each Category, in India will be awarded Handwriting Champ of the Nation Trophy, a Certificate and Gift Hamper worth of Rs. 5000/-

Competition Pattern

Eligibility
Category A – Students of standard: I, II, III and IV.
Category B – Students of standard: V, VI, VII and VIII.
Category C – Students of standard: IX, X, XI and XII.
Examination Pattern
The medium of examination will be English.
The question paper for Category B and C will be the same. Category A has to write in a four-ruled paper.
The duration of the exam is for 20 minutes.
There will be only one written exam and the same answer sheet will be evaluated for further rounds/levels (if shortlisted in a particular round/level).
Evaluation Criteria
The following points are considered while evaluating the answer papers:
a) Legibility and neatness.
b) Font formation and uniformity in fonts.
c) Joining or connectivity between letters(in cursive handwriting) and Spacing between letters(in print handwriting)
d) Pen strokes and their angle.
e) Legibility in the formation of numbers.
f) Presentability of your script by underlining with colour pens.
g) There will be negative marking for pressure applied on paper.
The minimum number of participants in any given category should be fifteen. For example; If XYZ High School sends an entry with 15 students in category A, 15 in category B and only 2 in category C, then the first three toppers in category A and B will be awarded Medals and Merit Certificates. But category C students will only get the participation certificates.
Date of Exam: Any day as per the convenience of the school management. The Last date to finish the exam is 30th November 2014. The answer sheets should reach ASK Learning Centre, Chennai by 15th December 2014.
Time: Any time as per the convenience of the school management, 20 minutes will be allocated to each category.
Venue: Exam will be conducted in the respective school.
Results: The results will be declared in the first week of January 2015.
Awards: The award distribution function will be held in New Delhi on 23rd January 2015 which is the International Handwriting Day. For the students and the School Management who are unable to attend the Awards Function at New Delhi, their prizes will be dispatched to their respective Schools by Registered Post by February 2015.
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Mypower.in Photography/Short film/Digital Marketing Competitions

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Photography

Do you love capturing moments? 
Photography is an art that captures moments and helps us relive them over and over again. Show off your photography skills in this competition. You can take a picture of anything you see as long it does not cross the limits of decency.

You need to submit the pictures taken by you only. If the photograph is found to be the work of someone else, you will be disqualified.

First Prize: Tablet PC 
Second Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 2,000 
Third Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 1,000 

Short Film Contest

"Logic will get you from A to B, Imagination will take you everywhere."
Let open your imagination and creativity.
MyPower.in invites all the young and aspiring film makers to showcase their work in the form of short movies. If you have done any short movies before or are planning to do it now, send us your entries. On MyPower.in, your work will reach thousands of your peers and you would get their feedback and support.
The entry with the highest number of votes will be the winner. The top three short films will get amazing prizes.
Last date for submission of videos is 11th November. The earlier you submit the better are your chances of getting more votes.

First Prize: Tablet PC 
Second Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 2,000 
Third Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 1,000 

Digital Marketing Challenge

Social media and digital marketing are the future of marketing. Most brands are now extremely active on the social media and are continuously trying to attract new customers and engage them.
If you think you have the ability to use the social media effectively and help companies succeed, the Digital Marketing Challenge by MySuperBrain.com is the right thing for you.

First Prize: Cash Prize INR 15,000 
Second Prize: Cash Prize INR 10,000 
Third Prize: Cash Prize INR 5,000 

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Gandhi Jayanti - Nehru Jayanti Quiz for Students of Palakkad

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Kudumbamitra Charitable Society is organising a Gandhi Jayanti  - Nehru Jayanti Quiz for Students of Palakkad REvenue District.

Categories: LP, UP, High School and Higher Secondary

In each category, only one student from a school can participate in the competition.

Apply before 31 October 2014 to:
KK Vasu Nair, Retd. Headmaster, "Karthika", Chittur College Post, Palakkad - 678 104
Ph: 9446972881


Source: Mathrubhumi daily dtd. 28.10.2014
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Thursday 16 October 2014

UDAAN by CBSE - Mentoring Girls Students to Compete for Admission to Premier Engineering Colleges

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To address the teaching gap between school education and engineering entrance as also to enrich the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics at School level, the CBSE is launching, a project to provide free online resources to girl students of Class XI and Class XII for preparation of admission test for the premier engineering colleges in the country.

The special focus of project Udaan is to address the low enrolment ratio of girl students in these prestigious institutions and to enable girl students to receive special incentives and support so that they can join these institutions and go on to take leadership roles in the future.

The objective of this project is to enable girl students to soar to higher education from schools, and to eventually take various leadership roles in future.

The project aims at addressing the lower enrolment ratio of girl students in engineering colleges. The aim is also to enrich and enhance teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics at Senior Secondary level by providing free and online resources to everyone, with a focus on special incentives and support to 1000 selected disadvantaged girls per year.

Features
• Program of mentoring for selected 1000 girl students to compete for admission at Premier Engineering Colleges

• 50% seats earmarked for students from SC/ST/ Backward Classes

• Selection of students on merit cum means basis

• Free of cost comprehensive course in an online and offline format

• Tutorials, lectures and study material for preparation for IIT JEE will be provided online and on tablets given to the students

• Comprehensive assessment system to result in accumulation of reward points

• Financial assistance by means of reward points redeemed towards fees in IITs and NITs

• Student helpline to enhance learning


• Periodic counselling to motivate students and parents

Who Can Join
The program is open to Indian citizens only. All girl students studying in classes XI and XII in any Board in India can apply based on following eligibility criteria. The selection of students will be based on merit.

• Girl students currently enrolled in Class XI and XII in PCM stream

• Minimum 70% marks in Class X overall and 80% marks in Science and Mathematics; for Boards which follow CGPA, a minimum CGPA of 8 and a GPA of 9 in Science and Mathematics

• For Class XII students, a minimum of 75% marks in PCM in Class XI in addition to the Class X requirements

• Selection will be based on merit cum means


• Preference will be given to girl students from economically disadvantaged background

How to Apply
You can apply online at our website www.cbse.nic.in or www.cbseacademic.in or submit a copy of the application to anyone of the CBSE City Coordinators in the list of cities given in the brochure.

Complete the form (downloadable) and send in your applications latest by the 27th of October, 2014 at the address mentioned below

Send you applications in an envelope marked - ‘Udaan Programme’ and send it to -

Central Board of Secondary Education
4th Floor, Shiksha Sadan,
17 Rouse Avenue,

New Delhi 110 002

Online Application
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Tuesday 14 October 2014

Clinic Plus Scholarship 2014 for Girls Students of Class 5 to 12

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Clinic Plus has launched the "Clinic Plus Scholarship 2014" programme as part of its 'M se maa, Maa se mazbooti' campaign. The campaign is based on the thought that every daughter gets her strength from her mother and how a mother plays a huge role in her daughter's development.

Eligibility
Candidate studying in class 5th to 12th having secured either:

Minimum 90% with 1 extra-curricular activity OR
Minimum 80% with 2 extra-curricular activities OR
Minimum 70% with 3 extra-curricular activities OR
Minimum 60% with 4 extra-curricular activities
Scholarship is open only to girls who are Indian citizens.

Scholarship will be awarded solely as per the discretion of the panel of judges depending on the candidate's academic performance.

Participation shall be with the express consent of the parents / guardian of the candidates.
How To Apply Last Date for receiving entries for the Clinic Plus Scholarships is 30th Oct 2014
To download the form click here
[Note: - We request you to read the Scholarship application form carefully and fill in all the details accurately before sending the completed forms to us.]

The downloaded form needs to be duly filled and couriered along with below mentioned documents to:

Clinic Plus Scholarship 2014
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Unilever House, B.D. Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400099

Documents Required for the application
1 attested photocopy of mark sheets and certificates.
2 passport size photographs.
1 attested photocopy of family income proof.
1 attested photocopy of admission proof.
1 attested photocopy of School Fee Slip
1 attested photocopy of Extra Curricular activity proof
1 attested photocopy of Birth Certificate / Ration Card

Key Dates
Application Submission date extended to 30th October, 2014

Click here for details and application form


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Friday 10 October 2014

BLPS Writer's Workshop : For the writers of tomorrow

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How important is writing in your students' education? Are you looking to inspire your students to write well?

Presenting a two-day writing workshop by the Book Lovers' Program for Schools. Understand writing structure, styles, and process from our team of expert writers, editors, and mentors. Learn writing tips, tricks, and techniques from these published writers. Present your work to them for feedback and insight.

The BLPS team regularly organises creative writing workshops in schools and colleges across South India. They also conduct workshops on behalf of The Hindu in School and CBSE


To find out more 
Call Naresh (8122074418)
or

Visit Stall A7 at 21st CBSE Sahodaya Conference 31st Oct - 2nd Nov - Cochin Kerala
 
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Thursday 9 October 2014

10TH ALL INDIA KV CHILD ART EXHIBITION-2014

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01. Subject: Godavari PushkarMela/Kumbhmela Scene, Peace/Terrorism, Village or City scene, Any Festival, Afforestation its benefits, Teacher’s Day Celebration, National Integration, Wild Life, Cultural Heritage of India, Global Warming and its effects, Any Festival, Values like Showing respect to the elders/helping elders etc., Go Green, School Activities/Celebrations, Population explosion, sports and games, Sceneries or ANY OTHER TOPIC THE CHILD LIKES.(TOPIC IS OPEN)

02. Size: 1/4TH or 1/2 of the drawing sheet (11 x 14 inches or 14 x 22 inches size). Other sizes are not accepted.

03. Medium: Any medium (water colors, crayons, oil pastels, poster colors etc.) except pencil.

04. Groups:
Group - A: I & II Classes,
Group – B: III & IV Classes,
Group – C: V & VI Classes
Group – D: VII & VIII Classes
Group –E: IX to XII classes
Group – F (Special): VI to XII classes (oil colours/acrylic colours)

05. Each Vidyalaya may send 04 exhibits from each group i.e. from Group - A to Group - E mentioned above. But for Group-F {oil colors (not oil pastels)/acrylic colors} any number of paintings can be sent.

06. There is no “No Entry Fee”.

07. Total 25 best paintings in each group will be awarded with GOLD MEDALS/PRIZES and the next 100 with merit certificates and remaining participants will be given participation certificates.

08. TWENTY FIVE special prizes will be awarded exclusively for Group – F (oil/acrylic Paintings) from classes VI to XII.

09. A panel of eminent artists will judge the entries and their decision is final & binding.

10. The painting must be original. They should not be mounted or framed.

11. The following particulars should be furnished at the back of the painting.
a) Name b) Class c) Group d) Title of the Painting e) Name of the Drawing Teacher f) Name of the K.V. g) State, Region and full postal address with E-mail ID.

12. Each painting should be certified by the Drawing Teacher and the Principal that it is AN ORIGINAL AND UNAIDED WORK OF THE STUDENT done in the K.V. and bears the school stamp on the reverse side, failing which the paintings will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will be entertained thereafter.

13. The Principal’s covering letter along with participants list must be enclosed with the following details:
Sl. No., Name, Class, Group, School Address and Region.

14. No painting will be returned. Though late entries are not considered, they will also not be returned.

15. For results and other details please visit our Vidyalaya Website www.kvongcrjy.edu.in

16. Results and Prizes will be sent to the Vidyalaya along with a copy of Child Art Exhition-2014 souvenir by post.

17. All the entries should reach us latest by 10th November 2014 to thisVidyalaya Address.

18. Mementos to the Ten Best Drawing Teachers and their Vidyalayas will be awarded for good performance shown by their students.

19. A MEMENTO WILL BE AWARDED TO EACH OF THOSE 5 REGIONS FROM WHICH MAXIMUM NUMBER OF KV’S PARTICIPATE.
 
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ICAI - SIRC CMA Essay Competition 2014-15 for School/College Students in Southern India

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Topic: "Employable Skills in Accounting - Feedback to CMA, ICAI Profession"

Terms and Conditions
Eligible Students: Class X and above
Written essay should not exceed 1500 words
The sealed cover sent by the respective school/college must contain the forwarding letter of authorities
Essay should reach on or before 31  October 2014

Do not use both sides of paper to write the essay.
Student's name or any such things related to school/college should not appear in any part of the essay material written or typewritten that is submitted as part of competition.
Write your name and details on a separate sheet as covering page.


"ICAI - SIRC CMA Essay Competition 2014-15" should be there on top of the envelope

Sent the essays to:
CMA H padmanabhan
Chairman, ICAI-SIRC
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Southern India Regional Council
CMA Bhawan, No. 4, Montieth Lane
Egmore, Chennai - 600008
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District Merit Scholarship for Children of School Teachers - Kerala

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Rate of Scholarship:
Rs. 1,250/- per annum.

Eligibility:
Should have scored A Plus in all subjects in the SSLC Examination March 2014, conducted by Board of Public Examinations, Kerala State.
Should be studying for Higher Secondary/ VHSC/ ITI/ Poly Technic Course.

Start Date:25-09-2014
 End Date:25-10-2014

Instructions
Apply online
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Sanskrit Scholarship from Department of Collegiate Educaiton - Kerala

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scholarship given for encouragement of study of Sanskrit. Applicant should be a student of a Sanskrit College or a student of Arts & Science College or of Sri Sankara University of Sanskrit, Kalady, undergoing a course with Sanskrit as the optional subject. 
Applicant should have studied Sanskrit as a subject in the qualifying course, and should have passed the examination in the first chance. The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs.1,00,000/-. However, a certain number of scholarships are given to meritorious students without considering the annual income of the family. Applicants should be permanently residing in Kerala.
The value of the scholarship is Rs.200/- p.m
Start Date:26-09-2014
 End Date:25-10-2014



Click here for instructions
Online Application
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DEC Hindi Scholarship Renewal

CENTRAL SECTOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES:2014-15

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Applications are invited for the Central Sector Scholarship for Under Graduate Studies, for the academic year 2014-15 from students who have scored more than 80% marks in the +2 /VHSE Examinations, March 2014 conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education /Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Education Government of Kerala, and pursing any regular course at Under Graduate level in recognized Educational Institutions, including Professional Courses such as Medical, Engineering etc. Total number of Scholarships available under this Scheme is 2324. 
The Scholarship, introduced by Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education, Govt: of India, aims at providing financial assistance to meritorious student from low income families. 
The total number of Scholarships is divided to the States, based on the Statistics of the population in the age of 18-25 years. 50% of the Scholarships would be earmarked for girls . The Scholarships would be distributed amongst the pass outs of the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams in the ratio of 3:2:1. Scholarships are reserved for the various categories as follow: SC-15%,ST-7 
½%,OBC-27%. For Physically handicapped students ,3% Scholarships are reserved horizontally in all the categories. 
Rate of Scholarship: 
Under Graduate Students: Rs: 1000/- per month for (Subject to a Maximum of Rs: 10,000/- for an academic year) and Rs: 2000/- per month for Post-Graduate studies (Subject to a Maximum of Rs: 20,000/- for an academic year), provided they are selected for Scholarship at UG level. Professional 
Courses : Rs. 1000/- per month for the first three years (Subject to a Maximum of Rs: 10,000/- for an academic year) and Rs. 2000/- per month for the 4th and 5th years of study (Subject to a maximum of Rs:20,000/- for an academic year). The Central Sector Scholarship amount will be transferred directly by MHRD to the adhar linked Bank Account of the Students under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) 
Scheme introduced by Government of India. 
.Eligibility :
(i) Applicant should have Scored a minimum of 80% of Marks in the +2/VHSC Examinations, March 2014 conducted by the Board of Higher secondary Education/Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala. 
(ii) Applicant Should be pursuing any Regular Courses at Under- Graduate Degree level in any recognized Educational Institution, including Professional Courses Such as Medical, Engineering etc.Students Pursuing Parallel / Private Registration/ Correspondence / Distance Education courses are not eligible to apply for this Scholarship. 
(iii) Parental income (Both Father and Mother) should not exceed Rs: 6 lakhs per annum for the financial year ending March 2014. 
(iv) Applicant should not be availing any other Scholarships/ Financial  Assistance. 
(v) Applicants should not be belonging to the Creamy –layer as defined by the Department of Personal and Training in their Notification number 36012/22/93 Esst. (SCT) dated 8/11/93 and as modified vide their OM No: 36033/3/2004-Esst(Res) Dated : 9/3/2004 and as may be modified from time to time. 

 How to Apply
Applications can be submitted only ‘ONLINE’ at the Scholarship Website of Department of Collegiate Education,www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in from 01/09/2014. Manual Applications if any sent will not be considered.
a. Commencement of Online registration 16/09/2014 
b. Last Dates 
(i) Online Submission of the Application by students : 10/10/2014 6 PM 
(ii)Submission of Registration printout and documents to the  Institution by Students 
 : 18/10/2014 
(iii) Completion of verification and Approval 
by the Institution : 25/10/2014 
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Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship for UG/PG students Kerala

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Eligibility
Should be a first year student of Under Graduate or Post Graduate course in Govt/ Aided colleges or University Departments.
Should belong to BPL family.
Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying Examination
Rate of Scholarship:
Rs. 10,000/- per annum.
Start Date:08-10-2014
 End Date:30-10-2014
Details and application
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Blind/PH Scholarship for School/College Students of Kerala

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Eligibility
Blind/PH/Deaf students studying in Govt/Aided Arts and Science Colleges, Music Colleges, and Govt/Aided Higher Secondary/Vocational Higher Secondary Schools
Financial Support
Fee Charges for Blind students with family annual income below Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Hostel charges for all PH students who are hostellers and whose family annual income is below Rs. 4.5 lakhs/-
Boarding charges for all PH students who are day scholars and whose family annual income is below Rs. 4.5 lakhs
Application can be submitted online from 08.10.2014 onwards.
Last Date: 30.10.2014

Click here to visit the site and apply online
Click here for details and instructions (Malayalam)
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Interschool Quiz Competition "Bodha 2014" - Mathrubhumi - Nehru Group of Institutions

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General Awareness and Current Affairs Quiz
Matrhubhumi-Nehru Group of Institutions
Bodha-2014 -  Inter School Quiz Competition

Eligility: Higher Secondary School students of Palakkad District. Team of two students from one school.
Date: October 22, 2014

The Quiz will be conducted in three rounds. Each participating school is required to conduct a preliminary round and send the list of ONE team comprising of two students to represent the school on or before 15 October 2014.
Second round is written test and is conducted in six centres on 22 October 2014.
Top ten teams will be selected from this round for the Grand Finale to be conducted on 8 November 2014 at Joby's Mall, Palakkad

Prizes
First Prize: Tropy and Rs. 10000 cash award and books worth Rs. 5000 for school library
Second Prize: Tropy and Rs. 7500 cash award and books worth Rs. 2500 for school library
Third Prize: Tropy and Rs. 5000 cash award and books worth Rs. 2500 for school library
Seven Teams will get consolation prize of Rs. 2000, trophy and books worth Rs. 1000 for the school library.

The top ten teams at Zonal Level will be qualified for the Grand Finale.

The teams winning at school level will receive Rs. 200 cash award, medal and certificate
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“Republic Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”

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Department of Posts is holding a “Republic Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”. The theme of the competition is Clean India.
2. The Terms and Conditions to participate in the competition are as follows:-
i. Entries are invited for ‘Republic Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition’. The  participants are to make an original design on this subject (should not be copy of picture painted by someone else).
ii. Any citizen of India can participate in this contest. The design could be in ink, water colour, oil colour or any other medium (computer printed/printout will not be allowed).
The design submitted should be such that can be depicted on the stamps in a visually appealing manner so as to be of interest to philatelic collectors.
iii. Participants are free to use drawing paper, art paper or any other type of white paper of A4 Size.
iv. The following particulars should be written legibly on the reverse of the design:
1. Name of the participant*
2. Age*
3. Nationality*
4. Full and complete residential address with Pin code
5. Phone/Mobile Number*
6. E-Mail ID (if available)
*It is compulsory to provide the information.
v. An undertaking stating that ‘The artwork submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved’ should be sent along with the entry. In case of any legal dispute related to copyright issue, Department of Posts will not be liable for the same. 
vi. The design should be sent without being folded, through “Speed Post” only, in A4 size envelope. The participants should mention “Republic Day 2015 – Stamp Design Contest” on the envelope in which the drawing is sent.
vii. The prize winning designs will be considered for use on stamps and other philatelic material. The prize money will be as follows:-
  • First prize 10.000/-
  • Second prize 6,000/-
  • Third prize 4.000/-

viii. The entries should reach on the  should reach on the following address by 30.10.2014.The entries received 
after the last date of receipt will not be entertained.
To,
ADG (Philately)
Room No. 108(B), Dak Bhawan,
Parliament Street,
New Delhi- 110001

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Wednesday 8 October 2014

Swachh Bharat - Swachh Vidyalaya Campaign-Expression Series on Mahatma Gandhi and Sanitation

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 CBSE now announces an Expression Series on Mahatma Gandhi and Sanitation. The teachings of Mahatma Gandhi especially on cleanliness are relevant today as well. Some of the activities advised in the circular on Swachh Bharat-Swachh Vidyalaya Campaign can be conducted, recorded, collated, and sent for participation in this Expression Series, which will open from 2nd October 2014 to 15th October 2014. The participants can submit their entries round the clock beginning 9:00 AM of 2nd October to 15th October, 2014. All the results will be announced before October 31, 2014.

 Salient features of this Expression Series are as follows:-
(A) For students
1. Open to students of classes I-XII of all schools affiliated to any Board of school education of the country
2. Topics will be announced from October 2, 2014 onward for all categories
3. Entries can be sent in 22 Scheduled languages and English
4. Entries can be sent by Individuals, teams, pairs
5. Entries can be Poster, essay, role play, videos, scripts, one act play, films, poems and anecdotes not available on web
6. Certificates for Participation for all and Certificate of Excellence for winners
7. Prizes for Students
 Daily cash prizes of Rs. 2,500/- from 02nd to 12th October, 2014
 Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- on 13th and 14th October, 2014
 Cash prize of Rs. 25,000/- on 15th October, 2014 for 36 winners

(B) For Schools
1. The schools may conduct the activities given in the School Sanitation Manual (Swatchata Ka Abhiyan). Some of the activities are as follows:
i. Shram-Daan and Community Service like Cleanliness Drives in school and community
ii. Speeches on topics like understanding cleanliness from the vision and perspective of Mahatma Gandhi
iii. Competition about innovative ways of maintaining Personal and Environmental Hygiene
iv. Drawing competition depicting the understanding of Mahatma Gandhi in the context of cleanliness and hygiene
v. Skits and plays ,Documentary/ Short Movie making and Photography competitions
vi. Workshop/ competitions like best-out-of-waste and waste-management
vii. Seminar/ lectures/ workshop about green energy and energy conservation
2. Schools will upload the report of activities, in the form of short films, CDs, Power Point Presentations, written reports, and photographs not more than 5MB in size, based on circular dated September 22, 2014 as per Annexure-II. Schools may also refer to the book titled ‘Small Steps Big Change’ and Sawchh Bharat-Swachh Vidyalaya: A Handbook of Activities for guidance regarding the various activities in this regard.
3. Prizes for Schools for the Expression Series
Cash prize of Rs. 40,000/- on 31st October, 2014 to the best 3 Schools in each state/UT for their good practices on sanitation (visit www.cbseacademic.in )
(C) In a CBSE affiliated school, the participation of students in the event may be used as a Formative Assessment task in language being used for the input. A student may take a print out of her/his entry sent to Board by pressing tab ‘Print’ and produce the same to her/his teacher for considering it for a formative assessment task.
(D) In addition to Expression Series, the schools are also encouraged to fill in their sanitation status online at the link Online Sanitation Rating Swachh Bharat - Swachh Vidyalaya available on www.cbseacademic.in. It is an award winning activity. The schools with good sanitation ratings (after verification) will be felicitated as per their ratings. The highest scoring schools with Green rating will get a cash award of Rs.1,00,000, if the rating is Blue the school will get a cash award of Rs.75,000, and if Yellow the school will get a cash award of Rs.25,000/-, however if they are Black or Red, they need to improve.

Topics for Day 1, 2 and 3:    Classes 1 to 5  |   Classes 6 to 8  |   Classes 9 to 12
Topics for Day 4, 5 and 6:    Classes 1 to 5  |   Classes 6 to 8  |   Classes 9 to 12
Topics for Day 7, 8 and 9:    Classes 1 to 5  |   Classes 6 to 8  |   Classes 9 to 12

Apply Online:   Classes 1 to 5  |   Classes 6 to 8  |   Classes 9 to 12

Apply Offline:   Link 1  |   Link 2

For Schools:   Expression Series Submission for Schools

For Schools: Online Sanitation Rating Swachh Bharat - Swachh Vidyalaya

Click here for the Circular
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Yes Bank and Saevus Natural Capital Olympiad

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Fast depleting natural resources have made us conscious of the true value of Nature. It is very easy for you to understand the value of a Tree for the cost of its wood, but only a Natural Capitalist can understand how valuable that same Tree is for oxygen, shelter and habitat. This ‘Tree’ is our natural capital.
With this in mind, Saevus and YES BANK, supported by the Central Board of Secondary Education, is proud to present the Natural Capital Olympiad. This Olympiad is about science, geography, general knowledge, mental ability and a whole lot of green fun and challenge.


School Prerequisites

Board: CBSE, IB, IGCSE and all State Boards
Medium: Hindi/English
Minimum Participation:10 students from each school

Student Prerequisites
Eligibility: Classes III to X of a school
registered for the Olympiad

Olympiad Format
School Round
To be held at the School


Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
No. of questions: 40
Marking Scheme: 50 marks (No negative marking)
Time: 60 minutes.
Participation: All registered students.

Regional Round - To be held at the allocated Regional Center
Format: Interactive sessions
Time: 60 minutes.
Participation: All qualifiers from School Round
All travel costs for students qualifying for the Regional Round
are to be borne by the participants

National Event
All National winners and Special Awardees of the Olympiad
will be felicitated at this Award Ceremony.
All travel costs for students qualifying for the National Round
are to be borne by the participants.
Syllabus
Awareness on your natural surroundings.
Study topics like Plant and Animal Life, Environmental Issues, Forests, Sanctuaries and Wildlife
Parks of India
The Olympiad reference book which can be bought at a nominal fee of INR 100 from your school
or the website naturalcapitalolympiad.com.
Study links and sample questions are available on the website at no cost.
Application Procedure
School Registration
To receive registration forms, schools can:
log on to www.naturalcapitalolympiad.com
or send an e-mail to olympiad@saevus.in;
or contact the Saevus office at
022 – 25708580
Student Registration
Students are required to contact their
respective school authorities to register
Registration Fee: INR 100
Reference Material (optional): INR 100


Last date for online school & student registration:
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Scholarship for Girls under PRAGATI scheme - ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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All India Council for Technical Education, (AICTE), New Delhi, invites applications for PRAGATHI Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students.
  • No. of Scholarships: 4000
  • Amount of Scholarship is Rs.30, 000 or tuition fees at actual whichever is less and Rs.2, 000 per month for 10 months as contingency allowance.
  • Eligibility One girl per family
  • Family income should be less than Rs. 6 lakhs per annum.
  • Admitted to AICTE approved institution programmes / courses of Diploma and Undergraduate Degree level.
  • Only student admitted in first year of the academic year of the academic years 2014-15.
  • The candidate should fill the application in a prescribed format available on AICTE portal.
  •  The duly filled in form completed in all respects along with scanned attested copies of the ertificates in PDF are required to be submitted as attachments on Email rifd.aicte.india@gmial.com .

 Last date: 30th October, 2014.

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NHFDC Scholarships for the Disabled for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses

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National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the following two Scholarship Schemes :-
1. Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) :
  •  Under this scheme, 2500 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.
  • 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of nonavailability of female candidates.
  • Applicants may apply at any time in academic year for scholarship under this scheme. Scholarships will be awarded quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter Under this scheme, an advance copy of application should also be submitted online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) by the candidate.
  • Reimbursement of Non-Refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/ Government –aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs.
  • 2500/ per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000/- per month for Professional Post- Graduate Courses in one academic year.
  • Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses.
  •  Differently-abled students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during life time).
  • Monthly income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.25,000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
  • A Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/ stipend for pursuing the course.
2. Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):
  •  Under this scheme, 500 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.
  •  Applicant has to apply online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) for scholarship from 01.07.2014 to 15.10.2014 and scholarship shall be awarded once in a academic year under this scheme.
  •  Scholarship of Rs.1000/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.700/-p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.400/-p.m. for day scholars
  • pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses. Course fee reimbursed upto ceiling of Rs.10,000/- per year.
  •  Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsy
  • students.
  •  Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.15,000/ - (Rs. 1.80 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
  •  Scholarship holder under this scheme will not concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend
How to apply :- The applicant has to apply online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) and printed copy the online filled application duly countersigned and recommended by the Head of the Institution, where they are studying
along with requisite documents send to: National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12, Faridabad-121007. It is to be noted that without a hard copy of
application, a candidate’s application in soft copy will not be entertained.
 For further details, please visit website of NHFDC “www.nhfdc.nic.in ” or contact: NHFDC at, Telephone
nos. 0129 - 2226910, 2287512, 2287513 Fax no. 0129 - 2284371, E-mail - nhfdc97@gmail.com

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NASA Space Settlement Contest 2015

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This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS) is for all students up to 12th grade (18 years old) from anywhere in the world. Individuals, small teams of two to five, and large teams of six or more are judged separately. Entries are also grouped by age/grade of the oldest contestant for judging. The age groups are 7th and under, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. The grand prize is awarded to the best entry regardless of contestant age. Students develop space settlement designs and related materials. These are sent to NASA Ames for judgement. Submissions must be received by March 1.
 Contest deadline, prizes and certificates:
•All submissions must be received by March 1, 2015.
•A NASA certificate will be sent via the post office to all participants unless plagiarism is detected.
•The best submission, regardless of category, wins the grand prize, consisting of the space colony submission being placed on the NASA Ames World Wide Web site.
•The National Space Society (NSS) invites all 2015 contest participants to attend the NSS 34rd annual  International Space Development Conference (ISDC)  in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 20-24, 2015. Every year, hundreds of contestants attend, along with their parents, teachers, siblings and friends. Special activities for contestants are planned, including: ◦The single highest scoring team or individual attending will receive the NSS Bruce M. Clark, Jr. Memorial Space Settlement Award for $5,000. If a team wins, the sum will be evenly divided amongst them.
◦The highest ranking winners attending will be invited to give oral presentations as time is available.
◦To the extent space is available, all contestants who attend will be invited to display a poster of their work.
◦Special sessions are arranged for contestants, teachers, parents, etc.

Send a hard copy of your entry and two hard copies of a filled out entry form (one firmly attached to your entry and the other loosely attached, perhaps with a paper clip) to:
NASA Ames Research Center
Al Globus/Mail Stop 262-4
Bldg. 262, Rm. 277
Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001
USA

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5th National Painting Competition on Water Conservation - 2014

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5th National Painting Competition on Water Conservation - 2014 for School Children of Class 6-8
 The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has decided to conduct the 5th National Painting competition on Water Conservation. The painting
competition aims to make the children aware about need of conserving this precious resource and at the same time would involve their parents in this noble cause. The painting competition will be held among the students of 6th, 7th and 8th standard in three stages, namely, School, State and National Level. The State level winners and National
level winners will be awarded cash prizes.
School level Competition
1. The school level competition for the students of 6th, 7th, and 8th standards has been initiated in all the States/UT's from September, 2014.
2. School Principals are requested to organize painting competition of 2 hours duration at their schools.
3. Drawing materials for the school level would be provided by the schools/ students and no cost in this regard would be borne by the Ministry of Water Resources, River
Development & Ganga Rejuvenation /Central Ground Water Board.
4. Paintings may be made preferably on A4/ A3 size paper, though there is no restriction on type/size of paper, paints, crayons, water colour, etc.
5. The theme for the painting competition is : 'SAVE WATER, LIVE BETTER'
6. All paintings must contain the following details at the back of the drawing sheet -
Name of student, class, section, school full school address, father/mothers name, telephone number of school and parents, signature of Principal in the following format.
Father's/Mother's Name, Tel/Mobile No. of Parents, Standard, Roll No, E-maillD of Student (if any), School Name & address, School Located in Urban/Rural, School Tel No /Mob. No./Email Address,
State/UT, Signature of the School Principal
7. Paintings not signed by the school Principal or sent directly by student/parent to the Nodal Officer will not be accepted.
8. The Regional Director/ Head of Office/Officer- in-charge/ of the Regional Offices/Sate Unit Offices of CGWB are Nodal Officers for the painting competition for the State/UT's
under their jurisdiction.
9. Three (3) best paintings are to be selected from each school and the same are to be forwarded to the concerned Nodal Officer of CGWB. The selection of the three best
paintings from each school is to be done by the respective school authorities.
10. The School Level Painting Competition is to be concluded by 5th November, 2014.
11. All participants of school level competition will be given a participation certificate signed by Regional Director, CGWB and Principal of respective school.
12. Each school will submit list of participants to the concerned State Nodal Officer.
13. Use of collage/patchwork will not be permitted in the paintings.
State level Painting competition
1. The State Level Painting competition is proposed to be conducted on 26th November, 2014.
2. The best 50 paintings will be selected by a Board of Jury comprising five members including Nodal Officer from amongst the entries received from the schools.
3. The state level competition will be conducted with 50 students whose paintings are selected as best 50 paintings from amongst the entries of the school level painting
competition.
4. Theme for the State Level Painting Competition will be disclosed at the venue.
5. Participants, along with two parents/guardians for the state level competition would be paid to and fro fare by ordinary ~us/sleeper class rail fare/ from the place of residence to the place of Competition.
6. An incidental charge of Rs. 1000/- would be paid to each of the 50 participants for attending the State level competition.
7. All drawing materials and associated requirements would be provided by CGWB. Items may include a kit containing paints, ruler, brushes, pencils, erasers, etc.
8. Drawing sheets for the painting will be provided by the Regional Offices. The sheets would be of 380 mm x 510 mm size (approx. 15/1 x 20/1).
9. Students are allowed to use their own painting materials if preferred. Use of collage/patchwork will not be permitted in the paintings.
10. All 50 students must submit three latest passport size coloured photographs, preferably along with soft copy.
11. All students should bring identity proof or letter from respective school Principal.
12. The cash prize award is Rs. 10,000/- for First Prize, Rs .. 8000/- for Second Prize and Rs.5000/- for·Third Prize, Ten Consolation Prizes (@ Rs. 1000/-) would also be awarded.
13. Winners will also be awarded certificate of merit.
14. All state level participants will be given participation certificate for the state level competition.
15. Students who have won 1 ,2 & 3 prizes at State/UT level competition last years (ie.2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) are not eligible for participation. The consolation prize winners of State level Painting competition (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) may participate
this year, but they would be considered for prizes only if they win 1 ,2 or 3· prize at the State level.
National level Painting Competition:
1. The National Level Competition is likely to be conducted in January 2015 at New DeihL It will be confirmed at a later date
2. The winners of first, second and third prizes from each of the States/UT's (Le. three from each State/UT) would be called to New Delhi for the competition.
3. Tentative venue of the competition would be at ICAR, PUSA, New Delhi.
4. The National Competition would have one (1) first prize (Rs. 1,00,000), four (4) second prizes (@ Rs. 50,000), eight (8) third prizes (@ Rs 25,OOO). All other participants would
be given consolation prizes'(@ Rs. 5,OOO}.
5. All students would be paid to and fro rail fare by AC III Tier/Bus, along with two accompanying parents/guardians on production of proof of journey undertaken in the entitled class. Participants from A&N Islands and Lakshadweep would be reimbursed economy class air fare from Port Blair/Agati to Delhi and back on production of proof of journey undertaken by them and as per actuals. The reimbursement would be made for participant and accompanying two parents/ guardians on production of proof of journey undertaken by the entitled class.
6. Arrangements for stay (food and lodging) at Delhi will be made by the participants themselves. A lump sum amount of Rs. 3000/- would be paid to each participant of the National competition for food, lodging, transport and incidental charges.
7. The participants would provide a photocopy of passbook having details of their bank account along with one cancelled cheque for e-transfer of prize money and other
incidentals as applicable.
8. Students with their parents/ guardians would report at the competition venue on the date on their own. Transport from station/ airport/ bus-stand would not be provided by the organizers.
9. All participants are to report at the competition venue at least one hour before the start of competition for completing the registration formalities.
10. All drawing materials and associated requirements would be provided by CGWB. Items may include a kit containing paints, ruler, brushes, pencils, erasers, etc.
11. Students are allowed to use their own painting materials if preferred. Use of collage/patchwork will not be permitted in the paintings.
12. Drawing sheets for the painting will be provided by the organizers. The drawing sheets would be of 380 mm x 510 mm size (approx. 15" x 20").
13. All students are required to bring identity proof or letter from respective school principal along with three recent passport size photographs.
14. Selection of the prize winners and consolation prize winners will be completed on the same day by juries and winners awarded.
15. Winners will also be awarded certificate of merit.
16. Arrangements for lunch, tea etc., would be made for the day of the competition by the organizers.
17. The painting competition would commence at 10.30 hours and would be for two hours duration. The competition would end at 12.30 hours. Results of the competition would be declared at 1600 hours. All participating students and their accompanying
parents/guardians shall remain at the venue till the entire event is over.
 
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