Entries open for Photo Story and Citizen Storytelling Contest (India)

MyGov, under the Government of India’s “12 Years of Make in India” campaign, invites citizens to participate in “The Made in India Product I Love”—a photo story and citizen storytelling contest. Participants share a photograph of a Made in India product and a short personal story about why it matters to them. The contest runs from 25 September 2026 (12:00 IST) to 5 October 2026 (23:45 IST) and offers non-monetary recognition, with selected entries potentially featured on official platforms and social media. This contest is part of the 12 Years of Make in India campaign and aims to bring the Make in India journey closer to citizens by collecting personal experiences, memories, and stories around home-grown products. By encouraging citizen-generated content, the activity creates a public-facing collection that highlights India’s manufacturing, innovation, and enterprise ecosystem through real-life connections. There is no monetary gratification or cash prize for this activity. Instead, participants may receive recognition in the form of publication/feature opportunities, where: The contest supports citizen-led photo storytelling focused on: “Made in India is more than a label. It is part of our everyday lives, memories and experiences.” This is a low-barrier, citizen participation activity designed to document how Made in India products show up in daily life—through real photos and first-person narratives. For participants, the main benefit is the possibility of having their stories featured on official channels of Make in India and MyGov, rather than receiving financial support. Submission requirements and additional terms: The source states that “Detailed submission requirements and Terms & Conditions will be as prescribed by MyGov.” A Terms and Conditions (PDF) link is referenced on the page, but the PDF link URL is not provided in the supplied text. Readers should access it from the official task page.

1) What is “The Made in India Product I Love” contest?

It is a citizen photo story and storytelling contest hosted on MyGov as part of the 12 Years of Make in India campaign.

2) What do I need to submit?

You must upload 1 photograph of a Made in India product and include a short write-up (100–150 words) describing your personal connection and what makes it special.

3) What is the word limit for the story?

The write-up must be between 100 and 150 words.

4) Which product categories can I submit?

Any Made in India product category is eligible, including automobiles, electronics, textiles, handicrafts, food products, toys, household products, consumer goods, machinery, or other manufactured items.

5) Is there any cash prize or monetary reward?

No. The contest provides non-monetary recognition only. There is no cash prize.

6) Can my entry be featured on official platforms?

Yes. The source states that selected photo stories may be featured on official digital platforms and social media handles of Make in India and MyGov, subject to applicable permissions and MyGov terms.

7) Who can participate and where?

The contest is open to all citizens across India. If you’re eligible and your story is ready, review the official MyGov task page and follow the stated submission process for photo + 100–150 word write-up. Make sure your entry complies with the contest guidelines (originality, theme alignment, and content standards) and submit before 5 October 2026, 23:45 IST.