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About the University/Organization

The Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM), established in 1945, is a non-profit educational and spiritual organization promoting heart-based living through meditation. It is one of the 1600 NGOs associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information. For over 75 years, SRCM has worked to foster global harmony and peace.

The Heartfulness Education Trust (HET), a branch of SRCM, is focused on holistic youth development. It offers multiple educational initiatives such as the Heartfulness Way Curriculum (for school students), Brighter Minds (for cognitive and intuitive training), HELP (a life-skills program), and INSPIRE (a teacher capacity-building program).

The Essay Writing Event has been a flagship initiative for over three decades. Initially named the “All India Essay Writing Event” and organized in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), it was renamed the Heartfulness Essay Event in 2019. In 2020, it went global in collaboration with UNESCO MGIEP. The 2025 edition is being held in partnership with The Commonwealth, marking the event’s 33rd successful year.

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About the Event

The Heartfulness Essay Event 2025 encourages young individuals to engage in reflective writing and tap into their inner creativity. The goal is to develop a deeper awareness of self and humanity by expressing personal experiences and insights aligned with the event’s annual theme.

The competition fosters holistic thinking, encourages introspection, and promotes global values like compassion, peace, and balance between intellect and emotion. Participation is entirely free, and submissions must be uploaded online via the official portal.

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Event Timeline

Stage	Date
Event Start Date	01 August 2025
Event End Date	30 September 2025
Registration Deadline	30 September 2025
Declaration of Winners	31 December 2025

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Format and Structure

There are two categories of participation:

• Category 1 (Ages 14–18)
  Topic: “Individual evolution is not possible without the support of others.”
  Word Limit: 500 words
• Category 2 (Ages 19–25)
  Topic: “Being in tune with Nature is a prerequisite for human evolution.”
  Word Limit: 750 words

Essays must be typed or clearly handwritten in any one of the 12 authorized languages: English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, or Telugu. The submission must be uploaded as a single PDF, including the participant information sheet as the first page. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

Each essay will be evaluated on:

• Theme Introduction: 10%
• Structure and Flow: 10%
• Language: 10%
• Originality: 20%
• Relevance to Theme: 40%
• Research and Attention to Detail: 5%
• Conclusion: 5%

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Location and Mode

Venue: Online via official website portal
Mode: Online only
Submission Link: Click Here

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Additional Highlights

Awards:

• Winners & Runners-Up: Trophies and certificates for each language and category
• Ranks 3–10: Mementos and certificates
• Merit Certificates: Top 10% shortlisted essays
• Participation Certificates: All valid submissions
• Institutional Awards:
  • Gold: 300+ essays
  • Silver: 200+ essays
  • Bronze: 100+ essays

Special Note: Some top participants may be interviewed via phone or video call by the jury.

Registration Fee: Free of charge

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FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to participate?
A: Youth aged between 14–25 years across India and globally are eligible.

Q2: Is institutional affiliation necessary?
A: No. Participants can apply directly if their institution is not registered.

Q3: Can I submit essays via email or post?
A: No. Only online submissions via the official website are accepted.

Q4: Will all participants get certificates?
A: Yes. All eligible participants will receive e-certificates.

Q5: Can I write in my regional language?
A: Yes. Essays can be written in any one of the 12 approved languages.

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Important Links

Resource	Link
Registration Form	Click Here
Submission Guidelines PDF	Download Here
Official Website	Visit Here

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Downloadables

Essay Event Leaflet – PDF

Submission Guidelines Manual – PDF

Poster

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Contact

Email: essayevent@heartfulness.org

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