India has begun the 2026-27 edition of its national ‘Dhai Aakhar Letter Writing Competition’, giving participants in Uttarakhand an opportunity to write about protecting nature. Entries will be accepted until 31 October 2026.

The competition is being conducted across the Uttarakhand Circle as well as at the national level. This year’s subject is ‘धरती मां के नाम प्रकृति की रक्षा, मेरा वादा’, translated as ‘A Promise to Mother Earth: My Commitment to Protect Nature’.

Participants have been divided into 2 categories: those aged up to 18 years and those above 18 years. Entries may be written in Hindi, English or any Indian language.

Submission rules and word limits

Only handwritten letters will be considered. A participant must include their name, complete address, date of birth and mobile number with the entry.

For an inland letter, the written submission can contain up to 500 words. Participants using an envelope must write on plain A-4 paper, with a maximum limit of 1000 words.

The deadline for sending entries is 31 October 2026. The available information does not specify a separate submission address or the mode of delivery, so participants should seek those details from the relevant India office before sending their letters.

Prize structure

At the Uttarakhand Circle level, winners in each age category will receive ₹25,000 for first place, ₹10,000 for second place and ₹5,000 for third place.

The national-level awards are ₹50,000 for first place, ₹25,000 for second place and ₹10,000 for third place. Together, these national prizes amount to ₹85,000.

master of the Head Office Chandan Singh Bisht said the contest has 2 age categories and focuses on nature conservation. He appealed to people to participate in large numbers.

The contest provides a formal platform for handwritten entries in multiple Indian languages while directing attention to environmental protection. Applicants must ensure that their letters meet the handwriting, word-limit and personal-detail requirements before submission.

Conclusion

India ’s 2026-27 letter-writing contest is open to 2 age groups, with entries on nature protection due by 31 October 2026 and awards available at both Uttarakhand Circle and national levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the theme of the competition?

The theme is ‘धरती मां के नाम प्रकृति की रक्षा, मेरा वादा’, or ‘A Promise to Mother Earth: My Commitment to Protect Nature’.

Q. Who can participate?

There are 2 categories: participants aged up to 18 years and those above 18 years.

Q. Which languages are allowed?

Letters may be written in Hindi, English or any Indian language.

Q. What is the word limit?

An inland letter can have up to 500 words. An entry submitted in an envelope can contain up to 1000 words on plain A-4 paper.

Q. Must the letter be handwritten?

Yes. Only handwritten entries will be accepted.

Q. What details must be included?

Participants must provide their name, complete address, date of birth and mobile number.

Q. When is the submission deadline?

Entries will be accepted until 31 October 2026.

Q. What are the national-level prizes?

The national prizes are ₹50,000 for first place, ₹25,000 for second place and ₹10,000 for third place.