Video Contest on Role of e-sakshya in Investigation – India

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in collaboration with MyGov, invites Indian citizens, particularly young people, to participate in a video-making contest focused on the role of E-Sakshya in criminal investigations. The contest aims to increase awareness and understanding of India’s new criminal justice laws and encourage young people to communicate important legal concepts through creative video content. The contest offers cash prizes of ₹20,000 for first place, ₹10,000 for second place and ₹5,000 for third place. Entries must be submitted by 30 September 2026.

About the E-Sakshya Video Making Contest

The video contest has been organized to promote awareness of the new criminal justice laws among young people and the wider Indian community. The contest focuses specifically on the role of E-Sakshya in investigation and encourages participants to create informative and engaging videos explaining its significance and application in the investigative process. The initiative seeks to make information about the new criminal justice framework more accessible to: - University students. - School students. - Young people. - Stakeholders in the criminal justice system. - The wider community. By encouraging participants to explain E-Sakshya through short videos, the contest aims to support wider dissemination of knowledge about new criminal laws and investigative processes. What Is E-Sakshya? E-Sakshya is the central subject of the video-making contest. Participants are expected to create videos highlighting the significance and application of E-Sakshya in the investigation process. The video should be educational and focused on helping viewers understand how E-Sakshya relates to criminal investigation under the new criminal justice framework. Applicants should ensure that their content is original and presents the subject clearly to the intended audience. Purpose of the Contest The contest aims to strengthen public understanding of India’s new criminal laws through creative communication.

Its objectives include:

- Increasing awareness of new criminal laws. - Promoting understanding of E-Sakshya. - Explaining the role of E-Sakshya in investigations. - Encouraging youth participation in legal awareness initiatives. - Disseminating knowledge among students. - Supporting awareness among criminal justice stakeholders. - Using digital video content to make legal information more accessible. Who Can Participate? The contest is open to Indian citizens only. The organisers particularly encourage participation from youth, although the opportunity is intended to engage the broader Indian community as well. Participants should ensure that their submission follows all specified video, language, format and submission requirements. What Should the Video Be About? The video should focus on the role of E-Sakshya in investigation. Participants should create content that explains the significance and application of E-Sakshya in the investigative process. The content should be designed to increase understanding and awareness rather than simply presenting unrelated information about criminal law. Participants can use creative storytelling and visual communication while keeping the central focus on E-Sakshya and its role in investigation. Video Duration and Format Entries must meet specific technical requirements.

The video must:

- Be 2 to 5 minutes long. - Be submitted in MP4 format. - Be an original video. - Focus on the role of E-Sakshya in investigation. Videos should also be presented in a way that makes the information understandable to the intended audience. Languages Allowed

Participants can create their videos in

- Hindi. - English. - Any regional language of India. This multilingual approach allows participants from different parts of India to communicate information about E-Sakshya in a language accessible to their intended audience. How to Submit the Video

Participants must submit their entry through the MyGov platform

The video itself should be made available through a public link.

Acceptable submission links include:

- A public YouTube link. - A public Google Drive link. Participants should ensure that the link is accessible to the organisers when the entry is reviewed. A private, restricted or inaccessible link could prevent the submitted video from being properly evaluated. Submission Deadline

The deadline for submitting entries is:

30 September 2026

Participants should complete their video and submission before the deadline

It is advisable to verify that the video link is publicly accessible and that the submitted file meets the required MP4 and duration specifications before final submission. Cash Prizes The contest offers three cash prizes for the best entries.

- First Prize: ₹20,000.

- Second Prize: ₹10,000.

- Third Prize: ₹5,000.

Participants should therefore focus on creating content that is original, informative, engaging and clearly connected to the contest’s central theme. What Can Make a Strong Video Entry? A strong submission should communicate the topic clearly while keeping viewers engaged.

Participants should consider

- Keeping the explanation focused on E-Sakshya. - Clearly explaining its relevance to investigation. - Using simple language appropriate for students and general audiences. - Presenting information in an engaging visual format. - Maintaining the required 2–5 minute duration. - Using original content. - Checking technical quality before submission. - Ensuring the YouTube or Google Drive link is publicly accessible. The goal should be to make an important legal and investigative concept easier for viewers to understand. Important Technical Requirements Before submitting, participants should check that: - The video is between 2 and 5 minutes. - The file is in MP4 format. - The video is original. - The language is Hindi, English or an Indian regional language. - The YouTube or Google Drive li