Continuing with their expression series programme, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the next in line will be held on October 2 to celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Open for students of the CBSE board, they will be required to submit an essay, a poem or a drawing on any of the three topics - 'Ten things I learnt from the life and actions of Mahatma Gandhi', 'Mahatma Gandhi and his education philosophy' and 'Mahatma Gandhi: the apostle of peace and non-violence'.
"To pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, CBSE announces an expression series on his birthday on October 2," read the circular issued by D T Sudharsan Rao, CBSE joint secretary and in-charge (academic and training).
Since October 2 is a public holiday, participation in the series has been made voluntary by authorities.
The competitions will be held under three categories: Classes I to V, Classes VI to VIII and Classes IX to XII. The best 36 entries in each category will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 2,500, besides one certificate of merit and participation to each student. Students will be able to participate through respective schools or independently send their entries online via . Selected students will be contacted via telephone. CBSE officials also said that plagiarism check will be performed and any entry considered copied will result in disqualification.
"To pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, CBSE announces an expression series on his birthday on October 2," read the circular issued by D T Sudharsan Rao, CBSE joint secretary and in-charge (academic and training).
Since October 2 is a public holiday, participation in the series has been made voluntary by authorities.
The competitions will be held under three categories: Classes I to V, Classes VI to VIII and Classes IX to XII. The best 36 entries in each category will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 2,500, besides one certificate of merit and participation to each student. Students will be able to participate through respective schools or independently send their entries online via . Selected students will be contacted via telephone. CBSE officials also said that plagiarism check will be performed and any entry considered copied will result in disqualification.
