To promote awareness on heatwave preparedness and encourage creative expression among school students, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through the MyGov platform, invites school students from across the country to participate in the nationwide Poster Making Competition on the theme: Stay Cool, Stay Safe
Posters are an effective medium for spreading awareness and inspiring positive behavioural change. With the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves across the country, there is a growing need to educate citizens, especially children and youth, about heatwave risks and safety measures.
Students are encouraged to creatively portray ideas related to heatwave awareness, preparedness, community resilience, environmental responsibility and protection of vulnerable groups during extreme heat conditions. Participants may use their imagination to depict the impact of heatwaves on daily life and showcase innovative ways to spread awareness and promote a culture of safety and preparedness.
Participants may submit
Paintings
Hand-drawn sketches
Artwork and illustrations
Any artistic medium may be used, including water colours, acrylics, crayons, pencil art.
We encourage all young artists to use their creativity and imagination to design impactful posters that spread the message of heatwave preparedness and safety across society.
Judgement Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on the basis of:
Relevance and effectiveness in communicating the theme
Creativity and originality of the concept
Visual impact and overall artistic appeal
Clarity and legibility of the message
Quality of artwork and presentation
Ability of the poster to independently convey heatwave safety awareness
Awards:-
1st Winner will be rewarded Rs. 50,000/-
2nd Winner will be rewarded Rs. 30,000/-
3rd Winner will be rewarded Rs. 20,000/-
Deadline:- 15-07-2026
