BRICS 2026: India?s Global Moment – Reel Making Contest

Deadline: 14-Sep-26

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens to participate in the BRICS 2026 Reel Making Contest and creatively showcase the significance of BRICS, India’s role in the grouping, and India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. The contest encourages participants to use short-form video content to highlight India’s leadership, BRICS priorities, youth participation, innovation, sustainability, culture, and people-to-people connections.

About the BRICS 2026 Reel Making Contest

The BRICS 2026 Reel Making Contest is designed to encourage citizen participation and creative content generation around India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about BRICS and India’s priorities within the grouping while giving citizens an opportunity to communicate these themes through engaging and informative reels. Participants can explore the broader significance of BRICS and explain how international cooperation can influence communities, young people, technology, sustainable development, and society. Theme of India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship is centered on the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” The theme reflects a people-centric approach to international cooperation and emphasizes “Humanity First.” Participants are encouraged to interpret this theme creatively and demonstrate how resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability can contribute to a better future. What Can Participants Create Reels About?

Participants can explore a range of topics connected to BRICS 2026 and India’s Chairship

Suggested areas include:

- India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. - Youth participation in BRICS. - Technology and innovation. - Sustainable development. - Culture and cultural connections. - People-to-people relationships. - The significance of BRICS. - What BRICS means in participants’ own lives. - The broader impact of BRICS on society. Participants can use creative storytelling and informative content to communicate these themes in an engaging format. Purpose of the Contest The contest seeks to encourage citizens, particularly young people, to engage with BRICS and India’s international priorities through creative digital content.

The initiative aims to:

- Foster citizen participation. - Encourage youth engagement. - Promote creative content generation. - Increase public awareness about BRICS. - Highlight India’s role within BRICS. - Communicate the priorities of India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. - Encourage people to explore the social significance of international cooperation. Cash Prizes Winners of the BRICS 2026 Reel Making Contest will receive cash prizes.

The prize structure is:

- First Prize: ₹50,000

- Second Prize: ₹30,000

- Third Prize: ₹20,000

- Next 10 top participants: ₹5,000 each

The contest therefore recognizes 13 winning entries or participants across the stated prize categories. Who Can Participate? The contest invites citizens to participate. Participants should create original reels that are relevant to BRICS 2026 and India’s Chairship and comply with the contest’s applicable guidelines. Entries should communicate the subject creatively while maintaining accuracy, appropriateness, and respect for the rules governing the use of official symbols and content. Requirements for Contest Entries Entries must be original and relevant to BRICS 2026 and India’s Chairship.

Participants should ensure that their reels

- Present original content. - Relate clearly to BRICS 2026. - Reflect India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship where appropriate. - Follow the contest’s content requirements. - Obtain necessary permissions for material used in the reel. - Use official symbols appropriately. - Comply with applicable laws. - Avoid misleading or objectionable content. - Do not compromise national security. - Do not negatively affect diplomatic relations. Use of Official Symbols Participants must follow the contest guidelines regarding the appropriate use of official symbols. Creators should ensure that any official logos, symbols, images, or other protected material are used only in ways permitted by the contest guidelines. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with the relevant permissions and usage requirements. Content Restrictions Entries must comply with the applicable contest rules and legal requirements.

Content must not:

- Violate applicable laws. - Contain misleading information. - Include objectionable material. - Affect national security. - Harm diplomatic relations. - Breach required permissions or content-use rules. Participants should ensure that their reels communicate BRICS-related themes accurately and responsibly. Focus on Youth Participation Youth engagement is one of the areas participants are encouraged to explore. Young creators can use reels to explain how BRICS cooperation, innovation, technology, sustainability, and international collaboration may affect younger generations. The contest provides an opportunity for citizens to connect global and diplomatic themes with everyday experiences through creative storytelling. Technology and Innovation Technology and innovation are also among the suggested themes for reel submissions. Participants may explore how technological development, innovation, and cooperation between BRICS countries can contribute to economic and social progress. Creative content can present these topics through accessible stories, examples, or perspectives relevant to everyday life. Sustainable Development Participants may also focus on sustainable development and how international cooperation can contribute to environmental and social sustainability. Reels can connect sustainability with India’s BRICS 2026 priorities and the broader idea of building resilient communities and systems. Culture and People-to-People Connections The contest also encourages participants to explore culture and people