Poster Drawing Competition on Theme – Payment without cash- It’s Possible

From 25th December all payments to New Delhi Municipal Council -- Electricity bill, water bill, property tax, estate license fees, , parking fee, towing charges, penalties, etc will be possible through cashless means - swipe machine/POS, mobile wallet, e-wallet, AADHAR enabled payment means, Unified payment interface, net banking etc. NDMC is the first local body to go cashless for all forms of transactions.

Smaller expenses like payment of user-charges for garbage disposal, parking fee, fine for towing of vehicle, monthly rent to the civic body, etc, people would be able to use all these options. For the smooth transition towards cashless NDMC has adopted multi-pronged strategy. All NDMC employees have been trained in the ways and means for cashless transaction through special awareness camps. IEC activities for the citizens have been organized; a team of dedicated volunteers is working at the NDMC facilitation centers to help the citizens in adapting to cashless transactions. NDMC has made its payments gateways user friendly and attractive to make the entire experience of digital payments HASSLE FREE. Attractive offers like rebate in the bill amount are also being extended for shifting to digital means. NDMC does not charge any transaction fees on any digital transaction.

NDMC is therefore organizing a Poster Making competition on theme: “Payment without cash- It’s Possible”.

The contest carries following three prizes:
1st Prize - Rs.10,000/-
2nd Prize- Rs.7,500/-
3rd Prize- Rs.5,000/-

Last date of submission is 10th January, 2017.

Terms and Conditions

1. Every contestant individual, group or organization can send maximum two entries.

2. All registered members of MyGov can participate in this contest.

3. Entry must be submitted to the Creative Corner Section of MyGov. The participants should provide the following information as part of their entry:

3.1. Uploading the image file or pdf file.

3.2. Make sure your MyGov profile is accurate and updated as we will use the information on the profile for further communication. This includes your name, photo and phone number. Entries by those with incomplete profiles would be rejected.

3.3. The participants should also specify in 50 Characters about the poster and the chosen theme.

4. NDMC may ask for the original poster, in separate communication.

5. The last date for submission of entry would be 10 th January, 2017. No entries will be accepted after the time limit.

6. Efforts may be made to capture the spirit of NDMC/ Delhi in the posters linking with Cashless payment and utility to people etc.

7. All entries would be judged by a Committee constituted by the NDMC. The decision of the Committee would be final.

8. The Selected entry and its copyright will be the property of the NDMC and any changes deemed fit to improve the same will be undertaken.

Detailed Information: Click below link for more details

https://www.mygov.in/task/poster-drawing-competition-theme-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cpayment-without-cash-it%E2%80%99s-possible%E2%80%9D/

National Level Scientific Writing Contest on Technology in Digital Communication

The National Academy of Sciences, India invites entries (scientific write-up on “Technology in Digital Communication") from the students of B.Sc./B.Tech./M.B.B.S./B.U.M.S./B.A.S.M. of Indian Universities by January 25, 2017, for evaluation and further participation (for selected entries/write-up only) in On the Spot Contest to be held on February 27, 2016 at The National Academy of Sciences, India, 5 Lajpatrai Road, Allahabad. The idea behind is to generate scientific temperament among the students and also makes them aware about the current scientific and environmental issues. The Rules for Entries/Scientific Write-up on "Technology in Digital Communication" has been given below-

Rules for National Level Scientific Writing Contest

1. Topic for the Scientific Writing Contest is "Technology in Digital Communication".

2. The Write-up should be either in English or in Hindi; entries be precise and confined to 3000 words only.

3. It should be neatly typed with double space on A4 size paper.

4. Proper attention must be paid on Syntax and Grammar.

5. The participants are requested to write an "Abstract" in the beginning of the write- up in approximately 150 words.

6. It would be appreciated if the participants cite the references (if any) in the end of the text, which would not be counted in 3000 words.

7. The participants must write their University/College and Home Addresses along with their telephone number(s) and email I.D. in the end of the write-up.

8. The write-up prepared as per above guidelines be sent to the Office of the National Academy of Sciences, India by January 25, 2017 on the address given below* through proper channel (duly forwarded by the Head of the concerned Department/Institution).

9. 5 best Scientific Write-ups will be selected from entries received in the Academy. The selected students will be invited to participate in "On the Spot Contest” on February 27, 2017 at Allahabad. The participants will have to write on a related topic in 3 hours.

10. Out of these five contestants, finally three would be given cash awards on National Science Day (28th February 2017); and the rest would be given the participation certificates.

11. The Academy will bear the travel expenses (second class train fare) of these five students; and modest arrangement of their stay at Allahabad during these days (27-28, February, 2017) will also be made by the Academy.

Detailed Information: Click below link for more details

http://nasi.org.in/National%20Level%20Scientific%20Writing%20Contest%202016-17.pdf

RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards 2016-17

The RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards is a national initiative that builds on RobinAge's position as the Voice of Children to encourage and support creativity in Children.

The competition invites students from class 1 to 10 to send in their writing, poetry and artwork. The top three entries of each category and age group as well as three outstanding schools - as selected by a judging panel of premiere children's authors and artists - will win accolades, recognition and prizes. What's more, all entries submitted online will get an e-certificate of participation.

Contest Categories:

• Artwork
• Poetry
• Prose (news reports or stories of up to 500 words)

Age Groups:

• Group A: Class 1 and 2
• Group B: Class 3 to 5
• Group C: Class 6 to 8
• Group D: Class 9 and 10

Entries for 2016-2017: Submit entries to be considered for the 2017 awards.
To ensure children use their imagination, the competition is not restricted to themes or topics. Instead, children can choose any subject and express themselves freely. 

If you prefer to post your entry, send it to:
RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards 2016-2017,
11 & 12, Shah & Nahar Industrial Estate,
Dr E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 

Entries MUST be submitted along with your name, class, school, residential address, contact number and e-mail address. If you are participating in the Art category, we suggest you send us your artwork by post.

Contest Rules for RBSA 2016-17:

·         RobinAge does not charge a participation fee for the RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards.

·         Only entries in English will be considered.

·         Please do not submit entries in the form of books or models.

·         Entries should be submitted only once, either online or in hard copy.

·         Entries that do not mention the student’s name, class, school, residential address, contact number and e-mail address will be disqualified.

·         Content sent to RobinAge is RobinAge property and can be reproduced at RobinAge’s discretion.

·         Children must obtain the permission of their parent/guardian in order to enter the contest.

·         Prizes will be awarded to three top schools for quality and quantity of entries received and to the top three entries in each contest category for each age group. A total of 39 prizes will be awarded.

·         The decision of the judges will be final. RobinAge will not entertain any questions regarding the judging process.

·         Open to citizens of India only.

·         Last date for entries: February 28, 2017. Winners will be announced in RobinAge’s 9th Anniversary Edition, dated April 13, 2017.

Detailed Information:

Click below link for more details on the RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards

http://www.robinage.com/rbsa

Geospatial Knowledge Contest 2016

GeoITHub as a Digital India Run-up Partner for ICEGOV 2017 announces first of its kind on-line “Geospatial Knowledge Contest(GKC 2016)” (supported by Digital India) that focuses towards advanced topics like Location Analytics, Internet of Things(IOT), Mobile Technology, Smart Cities, Business Intelligence, Remote Sensing, Convergence of GIS with IT, Drones/UAV’s, Artificial Intelligence just to name a few. Objective of GKC is to raise awareness of Geo-Spatial technology in young minds and showcase the Geospatial Knowledge of school students, undergraduates, post-graduates, Ph.Ds researchers/scholars to the world.

All you need to do is SHARE! Share your knowledge or ideas in any of the above technology fields, in the form on ONE PAGE BLOG (Minimum 300 words) and win a Cash Prize. Top 20 entries will get amazing cash prizes for sharing their valuable ideas and concepts.By participating in this online contest, participants agrees to the terms & condition of GKC 2016 & also of GeoITHub.

Applicants must be the age of 15+ or older;
Applicants must be enrolled in any school/college of India and could be from any stream.
All work must be the original work of the applicant and include his past published work.
Only one entry allowed per applicant.
Only individual submission is allowed (no group projects).

All announcements and updates will be posted only on GeoITHub

Awards:

There are two categories in which one can participate.

Category A (Tech Blogger) is for Under-Graduates, Post-Graduates, PhD’s students and also for Researchers from any recognize institutes of India.

Category B (Early Scribblers) is for school students of class 10th, 11th, 12th grades from any stream.

Registration Fees: No Registration Fees! Participation is absolutely free!

Important dates:

·         Last date for submitting your entry for GKC2016 – 15th January, 2017

·         Announcement of Short Listed Candidates – 10th February, 2017

·         Announcement of Winners – 20th February, 2017

·         GIS Seminar and Award Programme – 8th March, 2017 at New Delhi

Detailed Information: Click below link for more details

http://geoithub.com/gkc2016/

Kutuhal - Science Quiz Competition 2017

Kutuhal Science Quiz Competition 2017 organized by Exciting Science Group, Pune

General Points:

Only students who are presently enrolled in Class 8 and Class 9 can take part in this quiz competition. Each team should consist of only two members.

You can participate in one of two ways:

1. Get your school to nominate a team of two students (currently in class 8th/9th)

2. Find a partner from your school (both should be in class 8th/9th) and register directly on our website.

3. A school may register ANY number of teams consisting of two students per team.

4. The teams must register online using the following link: https://goo.gl/iaaqcr

NOTE: A. In all cases, when you come for the quiz, you MUST bring your valid school Ids and a bonafide certificate signed by your school principal and with the school stamp. The bonafide certificate format can be downloaded from the ESG website: http://www.excitingscience.org/ B. Teams without the valid school ID card and original Bonafide certificate will not be permitted to participate in the competition. C. If you would like to participate with a friend who is in a different school - sorry, we cannot accommodate that. D. We strongly recommend Co-Ed schools to have equal composition of a girl and a boy in the registered team/s. 3. Last Date for online registration is Monday, 26 December 2016. 4. Incomplete forms and forms with invalid entries will not be accepted.

5. There is NO entry fee for this competition.

6. Schools having NO access to internet can come in person at our office and register their teams latest by Monday, 26 December 2016 before 5 pm. A hard copy of the bonafide certificate format will be provided to them in person after registration.

Dates to Remember:

·         Registration on or before: 26th December 2016, Monday

·         Preliminary round and Final Rounds: 7th January 2017, Saturday

Detailed Information: Click belw link for more details

http://www.excitingscience.org/doc/Guidelines_Kutuhal-2017.pdf

Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme 2017-18

The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme aims at providing facilities to outstanding young children to develop their talents in various artistic fields. Children in the age group of 10 to 14 years studying either in recognized schools or belonging to families practicing traditional art forms are eligible for the scholarship.

In 1982, the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) took over the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in which initially 100 talented students in the field of arts and crafts were identified from all parts of the country and provided with scholarship. Considering the vastness of this country and the talent that is available, the scholarship was increased from 100 to 300 each year from 1984. The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) provides the total number of fresh scholarships to be awarded every year will be 620, of which 100 scholarships are exclusively reserved for Tribal Culture (those who possess a valid ‘ST’ certificate issued by the Competent Authority) and 125 are reserved for children of families practicing traditional performing & visual arts, etc. and 20 for Differently Abled (Specially Challenged) children. The remaining 375 scholarships will be treated as general scholarships.

Basis of Selection -

The scholarship awarded under the Scheme is initially for two years and is renewable after every two years till the completion of the first University degree stage of education or up to the age of 20 years whichever is earlier subject to the awardees maintaining good progress.

Detailed Information:

Click below link for details and other Information

http://ccrtindia.gov.in/downloads/forms/CTSSS%20Application%20From%202017-18%20(English).pdf

Click below link for Application Form

http://ccrtindia.gov.in/downloads/CCRT-CTSS-Annexures-2015.pdf

FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam 2016-17: Date of Examination- 25th December 2016

FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam is a platform to help Students know their true standing at National Level. Based on the performance in FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE), Students will also get to know their Rank Potential Index (RPI) / Success Potential Index (SPI) which will help them in understanding their current ability and how they can bridge the gap between their current potential & future aspirations. Students will also get suggestions to plug loopholes so that they can plan their study schedule and improve upon their shortcomings in order to perform to their optimum on any Exam day

Students of Class V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X & XI securing a Rank in Top 500 will get a Certificate of Achievement.

Students of Class VII, VIII, IX, X & XI must appear in both Papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2) to become eligible for Cash Scholarships / Program Fee Waivers / Hostel Fee waivers (if applicable). Cash Scholarships, Fee Waivers for FIITJEE Programs and Hostel Fee Waivers (if applicable) will be decided on the basis of combined performance in Paper 1 & Paper 2. To avail Scholarship, Student must also score above the minimum cut-off marks in each subject (subject total of both papers). A Student has to appear in both papers in order to be considered for selection.

In case of Class V & VI, Fee Waivers for FIITJEE Programs will be decided on the basis of performance in the Paper and will be subject to scoring above the minimum cut-off marks in each subject of the Paper.

Important Dates:

The notable dates as per the FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam 2016- 17 notification are as follows –

Last Date for Paper Application by Post	15th December, 2016
Last Date for Paper Application in Person	22nd December, 2016
Last Date for Online/Mobile Registration	22nd December, 2016
Date of Examination	25th December, 2016

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http://www.fiitjee-ftre.com/

Pre Matric Scholarship scheme for meritorious students from minority communities – Last Date extended to 30 November 2016

The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities was announced in June, 2006. It provides that a pre-matric scholarship scheme for meritorious students from minority communities would be implemented.

OBJECTIVE: The scholarship at pre-matric level will encourage parents from minority communities to send their school going children to school, lighten their financial burden on school education and sustain their efforts to support their children to complete school education. The scheme will form the foundation for their educational attainment and provide a level playing field in the competitive employment arena. Empowerment through education, which is one of the objectives of this scheme, has the potential to lead to upliftment of the socio economic conditions of the minority communities.

SCOPE: The scholarship will be awarded for studies in India in a government or private school from class I to class X, including such residential Government institutes and eligible private institutes selected and notified in a transparent manner by the State Government and Union Territory Administration concerned.

ELIGIBILITY: Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination and annual income of their parents/guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1 lakh.

DISTRIBUTION: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis) have been notified as minority communities under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The distribution of scholarship among the States/Union Territories will be made on the basis of population of minorities in the States/Union Territories of Census 2001.(*This would be changed when figures of 2011 Census is available).

EARMARKING FOR GIRL STUDENTS: 30% of scholarship will be earmarked for girl students. In case sufficient number of eligible girl students are not available, then the balance earmarked scholarships may be awarded to eligible boy students.

SELECTION: As the number of scholarships for minorities available in a year is fixed and limited it is necessary to lay down preference for selection. Inter-se selection weightage is to be given to poverty rather than marks. In case of the renewal applications, such applications would be fully exhausted before the new applications are considered.

DURATION: The scholarships will be provided for the entire course. Maintenance allowance will be given for 10 months only in an academic year. 9

Detailed Information:

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http://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/MOMA_Prematric_modified.pdf

http://scholarships.gov.in/index

National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NCFE-NFLAT) 2016-17

National Center for Financial Education, NCFE's National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NCFE-NFLAT) is a step in that direction. This is a first of its kind national level test, conducted by the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE), to measure the level of financial awareness among school students. Through this test NCFE aims to encourage school students to obtain basic financial skills which are essential for their full participation in society.

This year the target participants are school students of Class VI to X, NCFE-NFLAT would assess their knowledge on topics such as Money, Savings, Banking, Budgeting, Insurance, Investment, Retirement planning, etc. The test shall be conducted online (within the School) and offline (Pen & Paper) mode across the country, both in English and Hindi.

NCFE-NFLAT was launched in the year 2013-14 by the NCFE which is setup as part of NISM, with support from all financial sector regulators i.e. RBI, SEBI, IRDAI & PFRDA for implementation of the National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE).

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Student registration through School only

·         The school has to register itself online first. Subsequent to the school registration, details of the students interested in the test need to be added/ uploaded by the school irrespective of the mode of examination being online or offline.

·         The test registration period shall be from 15th October, 2016 to 22nd November, 2016

Two-pronged approach for NFLAT 2016-17

·         For 2016-17 the NFLAT shall be conducted for students from Class 6th to 10th Standard.

·         NFLAT Jr. 2016-17: This test will be conducted for students of 6th to 8th Standard

·         NFLAT 2016-17: This test will be conducted for students of 9th and 10th Standard

NFLAT Test is available in Online (within school) or Offline (Pen & Paper) Mode

Online Test

·         The NFLAT and NFLAT Jr. test shall be conducted in the respective schools. The schools having adequate IT Infrastructure and internet connectivity shall be allowed to conduct the test at their premises.

·         The Online test shall be conducted over a period of 44 days i.e. 25 November 2016 – 7 January, 2017.

·         The Online test shall be available regularly in different slots and timings for the period of 44 days. The school has to invigilate the online test for their own students and any assistance required for the online test shall be provided by NCFE/NISM Team.

·         The schools opting for the Online test shall be paid a fixed incentive of Rs.10 per slot per student (appeared, not registered) for both NFLAT and NFLAT Jr. to meet their cost toward student’s infrastructure.

·         After completion of registration, the school shall be provided with an option to select slot & date of their choice for conducting the test in their premises. Any changes/alteration in the dates, slot timings may be considered subject to availability of the same.

·         The school shall update students with the test date and time, well in advance.

Offline Test

·         The Offline test shall be conducted in pen and paper mode only. However, the schools have to comply with the registration process online.

·         The schools shall be provided with OMR sheets and Question papers for the test (NFLAT and NFLAT Jr).

·         The Offline test shall be available from 1 December 2016 to 10 December 2016 (10 days).

·         The respective school shall conduct the test under its invigilation within the given period (1 December 2016 to 10 December 2016) and send back the answered OMR sheets to NISM by or before 20 December 2016. OMR sheets received after 20 December 2016 shall not be considered.
The OMR sheets shall be sent to the following address:
National Institute of Securities Markets,
NISM Bhavan, Plot No. 82,
Sector - 17, Vashi,
Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra 400 703
Phone no:- 022 6673 5100- 02

·         NCFE’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding on all the participants.

Important Dates:

	Online Test	Offline Test
Registration opens on	15th October, 2016	15th October, 2016
Registration closes on	22nd November, 2016	22nd November, 2016
First Level-Examination Date	25th November - 7th January, 2017*	1st December - 10 December, 2016**
Second Level-Regional & National Competition	1st February 2017 to 28th February 2017

Detailed Information:

Click below link for Notification and other Information

http://www.ncfeindia.org/images/pdfs/nflat/NCFE-NFLAT_2016-17_Notification_Mizoram_School_Board.pdf

http://www.ncfeindia.org/nflat

Vidya Samunnathi (Educational Schemes) Scholarship 2016- 17

Vidya Samunnathi invites applications under this scheme, the students of economically backward forward communities will get educational scholarships and competitive assistance for their studies.

Scholarships

Started in the financial year 2013-14, under this scheme scholarships will be given to students studying from high school level to post graduation. Special scholarships will be given to students studying professional courses like CA/ICWA/CS and those studying in IIT, IIM, NIT and similar National Institutes.

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Scholarships details for the year 2015-16

Vidya Samunnathi - Scholarships	Amount (Yearly)	No. of Scholarships
High School Level	Rs. 2000	20000
Higher Secondary Level	Rs. 3000	14000
Graduation (Non-professional)	Rs. 5000	3500
Diploma/Certificate	Rs. 6000	1000
Post Graduation (Non-professional)	Rs. 6000	1667
Graduation (Professional)	Rs. 7000	2500
Post Graduation (Professional)	Rs. 8000	1250
CA/ICWA/CS	Rs. 10000	100
National Institute	Rs. 50000	120

How to apply?

Applicants should be from non-reservation forward community and a resident of Kerala.

Annual income of the family should be less than 2 lakhs based on all sources.

Only online applications are accepted. You may logon to www.kswcfc.org for the same

Applicants must have a Bank account in any recognised bank.

Coaching Assistance Scheme

Financial assistance will be provided to economically backward students from forward communities who are undergoing training for various competitive exams like Medical/Engineering entrance coaching, Civil Service/Bank/PSC coaching and the like.

An amount of Rs. 10,000 will be granted to 840 on going higher secondary students and those who completed higher secondary (before 2 years). These students can apply for medical/engineering coaching assistance scheme of Samunnathi.

Educated people who have acquired basic qualifications for the competing exams in Bank, UPSC and PSC will get an amount of Rs. 6000 for 700 people as financial assistance under this scheme.

Besides this, separate financial assistance will be given to students preparing for the Civil Service exams. An amount of Rs. 15,000 for Preliminary, Rs. 25,000 for Main exams and Rs. 30,000 for Interview will be granted accordingly.

How to apply?

o    Applicants should be from non-reservation forward community and a resident of Kerala.

o    Annual income of the family should be less than 2 lakhs based on all sources.

o    Applicants can select their centres for coaching, but the centre’s standard for the same will be decided by the corporation.

o    Applicants who applied for financial aid last year are not eligible for applying.

o    Applications are accepted only Online. You can logon to www.kswcfc.org for the same

o    Applicants must have a Bank account in any recognised bank.

Click below links for more details & apply Online

http://samunnathi.com/vidyasamunnathi

http://www.kswcfc.org/index.php/scheme2016-17