In pursuance of the National Commission for women Act,1990, the National Commission for Women (NCW) was constituted on 31st January,1992, as a Statutory Body to safeguard and promote the rights and interests of women. It actively participates while discharging their mandated responsibilities for the development of women through seminars, webinars, consultations, hearings, meetings and conferences with various Government, Social, Private Organizations, Stakeholders, Police Department and many other organizations etc.

Taking another step in this direction, the National Commission for Women is publishing an annual Hindi magazine ‘Arunima’. Ms. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women decided to include the views of graduate and post graduate students studying in various colleges/universities on topics related to women to make the magazine multifaceted.

Thus, National Commission for Women in collaboration with MyGov, is hosting a ‘Poem writing competition’ inviting all the college students to express their emotions and insights in the poetic form on the below mentioned topics:
1. Issues related to women
2. Solution for women related problems
3. Economic Empowerment for Women - Women Entrepreneurs
4. Mental and intellectual development of women
5. Women Led Development

Technical Parameter:
1. The language of the composition should be Hindi, and they should be typed in Unicode font.
2. Poem composition should be self-composed & original and should be on the above-mentioned topics only.
3. Poem should have a Title and should not exceed 500 to 750 words in length (excluding title).
4. Participants must submit his/her name, course, college name, address and mobile no. etc in the description box. Mentioning the Author’s name /email etc., anywhere in the body of the Poem will lead to disqualification.

Gratification:
• The Selected Entry shall be rewarded with a cash prize or item worth Rs. 1500/-
• The top entries will be featured in the National Commission for Women's Annual Hindi Magazine ‘Arunima’.

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