FCPLG Yuva Samvad National Blog Writing Competition 2026

The FCPLG Yuva Samvad National Blog Writing Competition 2026 is a national-level writing contest for young Indians who care about how the country is governed. It is run by the FORE Centre for Political Leadership and Governance (FCPLG), an initiative of the FORE Society. This edition asks you to think and write about a single, timely theme: One Nation, One Election.

If you enjoy turning policy debates into clear, evidence-backed argument, this is a chance to put your voice on a national platform, win cash prizes, and earn a certificate. You may write in English or Hindi, on your own or with one co-author.

FCPLG is a programme of the FORE Society, the same body behind the Foundation for Organisational Research and Education, established in 1981, which also runs the FORE School of Management in New Delhi. The centre describes itself as dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions by nurturing responsible political leadership, effective governance, and policy-driven public administration.

Alongside its courses and research in public policy, governance, and civic engagement, FCPLG runs Yuva Samvad as a youth-facing initiative to bring students and young professionals into serious conversations about democracy and public life.

This is an online blog writing competition built around one theme.

Theme: One Nation, One Election. You are expected to analyse the concept, its challenges, and its implications for simultaneous elections across India.

• Write an original blog post of 800 to 1,000 words.
• Submit in English or Hindi.
• Write solo or with a maximum of one co-author (two authors in total).
• Entries are judged on originality and creativity, analytical depth, relevance to the theme, clarity of expression, evidence-based arguments, quality of research, and contribution to public discourse.

The competition is open to young people interested in governance and public policy, including:

• Students who have completed 10+2
• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Research scholars
• Young professionals interested in governance and public policy

The competition is national in scope and welcomes participants from across India.

Please follow these requirements when preparing your entry:

• Word limit: 800 to 1,000 words.
• Format: submit as a PDF or an MS Word document.
• Language: English or Hindi.
• Authorship: a maximum of two authors per entry.
• Originality: only original and unpublished work is accepted. Plagiarism and excessive use of AI-generated content can lead to disqualification.

Entries are evaluated by the organising team against the stated judging criteria, and results are announced on the FCPLG platforms.

• First Prize: 15,000
• Second Prize: 10,000
• Third Prize: 7,000 each for two winners
• Certificates of Excellence for top-performing participants
• E-certificates for all registered participants
• Publication opportunity on FCPLG platforms for selected entries

Registration and submission happen online in two steps.

1. Register and pay the fee of 299 per participant through the official registration form before the registration deadline of 10 July 2026.
2. Prepare your blog post as a PDF or Word file and submit it by the submission deadline of 17 July 2026, following the instructions shared after registration.

You can reach the competition page and the registration form from the official FCPLG website. If you have any questions, contact the organisers using the details below.

• Your blog post addresses the theme One Nation, One Election
• Word count is between 800 and 1,000 words
• File is a PDF or MS Word document
• Written in English or Hindi
• No more than two authors
• Work is original and unpublished, with no plagiarism or excessive AI-generated content
• Registration completed and fee of 299 paid before 10 July 2026
• Entry submitted before 17 July 2026