Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition-2022 by Department of Posts

Department of Posts is organizing 'Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition-2022' for the young people, in which 9 to 15 years aged young people can participate. Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav, Postmaster General of Varanasi Region said that the subject of the competition is "Write a letter to someone influential explaining why and how they should take action on the climate crisis" in maximum 800 words in Hindi or English. The competition will be organized in all the districts on March 13, 2022 for which the last date for submission of form is March 6, 2022. It will be organized in Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Ballia, Chandauli and Bhadohi districts under Varanasi Postal Region.

Postmaster General Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav told that the Department of Posts is providing a platform to the youth to create interest in letter writing along with enhancing their general knowledge and to spread awareness and express their views about the climate crisis all over the world. Willing applicants can apply in duplicate to the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices of the respective division. Applicants will have to attach their three passport size photographs on the first page and enter their full details in the second page including the name of the competition, applicant's name, father or guardian's name, full address, school name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, etc. Photocopy of Aadhar Card, Birth Certificate or School Identity Card will have to be attached as age proof along with the application. The principal of school may organize the competition at their level independently, for which they have to contact postal department. For more information, the officials of postal department on 8840453142 for Varanasi and Chandauli, 9354387341 for Varanasi and Bhadohi, 9920395526 for Jaunpur, 7275600106 for Ghazipur and 6202921716 for Ballia district can be contacted.

Postmaster General Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav said that the best three entry from Regional level would be sent to the Circle level.  The best three entry at the Circle level will be given first, second and third prize of ₹ 25,000, ₹.10,000 and ₹ .5,000 along with certificate respectively. The best three entries from Circle level would be sent to Postal Directorate, New Delhi inclusion at the national level. The best three entry at the national level will be given first, second and third prize of ₹ 50,000, ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 10,000 along with certificate respectively. The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the official Indian entry and will be sent to the Universal Postal Union in Switzerland.

International letter writing competition by Department of Posts on March 13