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-‘Dhai Akhar’ letter writing competition open to all ages; Winners to receive ₹5,000–₹50,000 — Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav
-‘Dhai Akhar’ letter writing competition aims to encourage creativity, originality, and self-expression among youth — Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav
Department of Posts is organizing national level letter writing competition, ‘Dhai Akhar’ with the objective of reviving and promoting the rich tradition of letter writing among the younger generation. The competition provides an opportunity for participants to express their creativity, original ideas and emotions effectively through words. It is also an important initiative to connect young people with India Post and the world of philately. Postmaster General of North Gujarat Region, Ahmedabad Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav, said that participants are required to write a letter on the subject “A Letter to Mother Earth: My Promise to Protest nature”, expressing their thoughts, and address it to the Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad-380001. Selected letters in this competition will be awarded prizes ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000. Various schools and colleges can collaborate with the Department of Posts to organize this event. The last date for submission is 31st October, 2026.
Postmaster General Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav said that people of any age can participate in ‘Dhai Akhar’ letter writing competition. The first category is for participants up to 18 years of age, while the second category is for those above 18 years. Letters will only be accepted in the inland letter or envelope issued by the Department of Posts, and can be handwritten in English, Hindi, or any vernacular language in 500 and 1,000 words respectively. Letter must include the participant’s full name, address, date of birth, mobile number, and school/college name, and should be sent to the Chief Postmaster General of the respective circle between 1 August and 31 October 2026.
Postmaster General Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav said that the winners of the competition will be awarded in four different categories at the state and national levels, with three prizes in each category. At the circle (state) level, the selected best letters will receive ₹25,000, ₹10,000, and ₹5,000 for first, second, and third positions, respectively. Prizes of ₹50,000/-, ₹25,000/- and ₹10,000/-will be given to the best letters selected at National level in first, second and third positions respectively. Overall, prizes worth Rs. 40.20 lakhs will be given to the winners across the country. For more information, participants can contact the Superintendents of their respective Divisions and the Postmasters of the Head Post offices.
Indian Postal Service Officer Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav said that in digital scenario, where communication has become instant and extremely fast, the warmth, sensitivity, and emotional depth of a handwritten letter remain unmatched. A letter is not merely a collection of words; it carries emotions, memories, the warmth of relationships, and human sentiments that continue to touch hearts even years later with the same sense of affection. ‘Dhai Akhar’ is a national-level initiative to re-introduce the younger generations to post and philately while encouraging creativity, originality, and self-expression. It is also a platform for individuals to showcase their writing skills and talent. ‘Dhai Akhar’ campaign is a national campaign to encourage people to express their emotions through words, strengthen human relationships, and inspire the younger generation to develop an interest in creative writing. This initiative is also a meaningful means of conveying the rich tradition of letter writing to the new generation as well as conveying thoughts, feelings and traditions from one generation to another.
