May 25: The Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY) on the platform of MyGov has again invited the citizens to design logo and create tagline for 'Digital India' initiative.
The last date of submission is 31st May, 2015. There is a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 for the winning entry.
The entries shortlisted earlier through the two contests would also be considered during fresh evaluation. The entries received earlier through 2 contests in Aug-Sep, 2014 and Jan, 2015 was evaluated and committee felt to make another attempt to receive some more innovative and creative logos and taglines for an ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme.
The brief provided is as follows:
Digital India is a programme to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
It is an 'Umbrella Mission' – covering many departments weaving together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single, comprehensive vision so that each of them is seen as part of a larger goal. Many existing schemes will be restructured, re-focused and implemented in a synchronised manner with transformational process improvements.
Vision of Digital India is centered on 3 key areas:
• Digital infrastructure as a utility to every citizen
• Governance & services on demand
• Digital empowerment of citizens
Please
click here for more information on technical parameters and evaluation criteria.