eRaksha Competition 2025
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Artcade
Use your artistic skills to show us what safe and responsible cyberculture means to you.Send in drawings, paintings, stickers, memes, cartoon storyboards, and slogans on the theme “Fostering Safe and Responsible Cyber Culture”. Participants can choose any topic around this theme such as privacy issues, safety, trolling, security tips, online fraud, cyberbullying, phishing, vishing, malware, etc.
Note:
- Graphics should be creative and align with the theme that conveys the message clearly.
- Participants should submit their original ideas. Copied/Plagiarised/AI or Digitally generated entries will be rejected.
- Each individual can submit only one entry in each category.
- Entries should be submitted individually. Team entry will not be accepted.
- Winners of the last 4 years cannot submit entry in the same category they got the prize.
- The work should be on A3 size paper sheets.
- The artwork should not feature any religious subject matter, national flag, racial or any specific person, group, or business name.
- The slogan should be a one-line sentence which is motivational and encouraging that raises awareness on the theme “Fostering Safe and Responsible Cyber Culture”. Slogan should not exceed 350 characters.
- Cartoon Storyboard must not exceed single A3 paper sheet
- Credits/citations should be given wherever necessary.
- The entries will be accepted in .jpg, .jpeg, png, and pdf format only.
- Each individual can only upload 1 file with a maximum file size of up to 5 MB.
- Duplicate entries will be rejected.
Word Hack
Use your writing skills to show us what safe and responsible cyberculture means to you.
Send in short stories, essays, articles, blogs and research papers on the theme “---------”. Participants can choose any topic around this theme such as privacy issues, safety, trolling, security tips, online fraud, cyberbullying, phishing, vishing, malware, etc.
Note:
- Participants should submit their original ideas. Copied/Plagiarised entries will be rejected.
- Each individual can submit only one entry in each category.
- Entries should be submitted individually. Team entry will not be accepted.
- Entries in the form of short stories and essays are applicable to Category 1 only.
- Entries in the form of articles, blogs and research papers are applicable for Category 2 &3 only.
- Short stories should be between 200 – 250 words.
- Essays should be between 500-750 words.
- Articles and Blogs should be between 800-1000 words.
- Research Paper should be between 4000-5000 words.
- Credits/citations should be given wherever necessary.
- Participants should submit their original ideas. Copied/Plagiarised/AI-generated entries will be rejected.
- Each individual can only upload 1 file with a maximum file size of up to 5 MB.
- Duplicate entries will be rejected.
AI creative video challenge
Purpose: showcase how AI tools can be used creatively and ethically to raise awareness about AI abuse andonline safety.
- Length ≤ 60 seconds.
- Use platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTubeShorts, X, Facebook.
- Themes:
- "When AI Lies – Spot the Deepfake"
- "Protect Before You Post"
- "AI and Me: Safe Together"
- "Voices Can Be Cloned"
- "Digital Arrest Scams 2.0"
- Judged on message clarity (30), creativity (30), impact (20), technical execution (20).
- Use AI tools like Runway, Synthesia, Pika, Sora,Kaiber, D-ID etc.
- Must include clear AI-generation disclaimer("Generated using AI tool X").
- Focus: educating viewers on AI abuse andresponsible use of AI media.
- 60-180 seconds max.
- Original script required; credits for AI assets/tools used.
- Prohibited: real-person impersonation without consent, defamatory content.
- Schools/colleges can submit a 3-partseries of short videos on different AI risks for parents, students, teachers.
- Series duration: ≤ 5 minutes total.
- Series duration: ≤ 5 minutes total.
Tech Avishkar
Bring out the innovator in you and show us how to combat misinformation. Your creation can be an implementation of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things among others.
Participants can create:
- Software (Software refers to any script, program or application that can be run on a device. For example gaming apps, browsers, OS, A/V players, etc)
- Hardware (Hardware refers to machinery or equipment that can be connected to a computer system. For example processors, I/O devices, etc.)
The theme for the competition is “---------------”. Your innovation must address a problem faced incyberspace, such as privacy issues, online fraud, cyberbullying, phishing, vishing, malware, etc.
Note:
- Participants should submit their original ideas. Copied/Plagiarised entries will be rejected.
- Individual can submit their self created entry
- Team Entry with participation of maximum 3 individuals will also be accepted in this category only
- The Avishkar/Solution should address a real-world issue faced in cyberspace in an innovative and novel way
- The idea/solution should be unique, advanced and futuristic.
- The coding and technologies or any special framework, or libraries that have been used should be mentioned clearly
- Participants should submit their original ideas. Copied/Plagiarised/AI-generated entries will be rejected.
- The submissions are accepted in ppt, pdf format only. The participants should create a ppt or pdf of the Avishkar/Solution they have created.
- Each individual can only upload 1 file with a maximum file size of up to 5 MB
- Duplicate entries will be rejected.
Cyber Safe school Award
The Cyber Safe Schools Initiative is to provide a structured and scalable framework for educational institutions to implement and maintain effective cybersecurity measures. The framework will be organized into three progressive levels, each designed to build upon the previous level and address the evolving cyber challenges faced by schools.
Notes:
- The nominated representative of the school has to fill out the form which has been shared in this category, giving links to the initiatives/documents as proof, wherever asked.
- The entry should be endorsed and verified by the Head of the School, who will be responsible for the information shared.
- All questions must be answered with supporting documents embedded as links.
- Entries without valid supporting documents/proofs will not be considered valid.
Evaluation Framework
Submission & Disclaimers
Upload via portal (eraksha.net /
AI Safe Bharat section)
For video entries, share YouTube/Instagram/X link + project note (200 words).
Must include AI tool credits and consent if faces/voices appear.
AI tools may assist in production, not create harmful/misleading content.
eRaksha Competition 2025
Inspiring young minds and educators to innovate and ensure a safer cyberspace for everyone.
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