Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India has selected Surat to submit Smart City Proposal and participate in the 100 Smart Cities Challenge Competition. Upon short listing, Surat can claim to work towards becoming one of India's cities under the smart city initiative. In this regard, we invite Residents, Stakeholders & College/ School Students for this competition.

You are requested to write essay on “Mara Swapna Nu Surat”. The essay may highlight on following areas:

• What is your Idea of an ideal Smart City
• Where do you think Surat stands today in terms of being a Smart City?
• Highlights the top priority areas that need immediate attention.
• What are your ideas for making Surat a Smart City and Why do you think these ideas are necessary for the city?
• Smart ways in which your above mentioned ideas can be implemented.

The Competition is open for Two Categories:

1) Students
2) Open Category

For Students (Between 10 to 17 years of age)

a) 1st Prize (One) – Cash Incentive of Rs. 5000 /- (Five Thousand only)
b) 2nd Prize (One) – Cash Incentive of Rs.3000 /- (Three Thousand only)
c) 3rd Prize (One) – Cash Incentive of Rs. 2000 /- (Two Thousand only)
d) 1st Consolation Prize (One) - Cash Incentive of Rs. 1000 /- (One Thousand only)
e) 2nd Consolation Prize (One) - Cash Incentive of Rs. 1000 /- (One Thousand only)

Open Category (18 years and above age)

a) 1st Prize (One) – Cash Prize of Rs. 25000 /- (Twenty five Thousand only)
b) 2nd Prize (One) – Cash Prize of Rs.15000 /- (Fifteen Thousand only)

b) 3rd Prize (One) – Cash Prize of Rs. 10000 /- (Ten Thousand only)
d) 1st Consolation Prize (One) - Cash Prize of Rs. 5000 /- (Five Thousand only)
e) 2nd Consolation Prize (One) - Cash Prize of Rs. 5000 /- (Five Thousand only)

The Inputs received from these Essays can be used to develop the city’s vision, Sub Goals and the list of Citizen driven solution.

The Essay is to be submitted by attaching PDF file online only at www.mygov.in.

Please mention Your Name, Address and Contact Number on top of your entry. Students shall mention the name of School/ College and Class.

Last date of submission is 30th October, 2015.

Terms and Conditions

1. The winner shall be chosen on the basis of originality of ideas, Innovativeness and Creativity
2. Maximum words of essay should not exceed more than 1000 words.
3. Entry is limited to one per person. Only individual entries will be accepted. Team entries will not be accepted.
4. The decision of SMC (Surat Municipal Corporation) for selecting the winner shall be treated as final.
5. SMC reserve the right to present no prizes or commendation or to reduce the number of prizes and commendations if an insufficient number of deserving essays is received.
6. SMC will have copyright on all the entries submitted. By submitting an entry, the participant(s) agree(s) to transfer the intellectual property rights to SMC.
7. Maximum words of essay should not exceed more than 1000 words.
8.SMC will have copyright on all the entries submitted. By submitting an entry, the participant(s) agree(s) to transfer the intellectual property rights to SMC