About PII India
Prevention Influencer Initiative India (PII India) is a youth-led public health initiative focused on drug use prevention through creative engagement and stigma reduction.
As part of its mission, PII India is currently organizing a nationwide National Youth Competition to empower and engage young people across India. Managed by a dynamic team of two, PII India is executing this project under a grant awarded by the Colombo Plan in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State.
About the National Youth Competition
The Prevention Influencer Initiative India (PII India) is pleased to announce its PII India National Youth Competition focused on raising awareness through creativity. This unique competition encourages India’s youth to express their ideas on the importance of prevention in public health.
Theme
“₹1 invested in prevention is ₹10 saved in cure”
Each entry must adhere to this theme with a focus on drug use prevention and public health awareness. Participants can interpret and express this theme creatively through either one or both the categories:
- Creative Writing
- Poster Making
Eligibility
- The competition is open to all Indian youth aged 18–30 years.
- Only individual entries are allowed. Group submissions will not be accepted.
- Each individual may submit one entry per category (1 creative writing + 1 poster max).
- Only the first 200 entries will be accepted. So, submit early!
Submission Guidelines
- All entries must be submitted in PDF format.
- Each entry must adhere to the theme.
- Submissions should align with the evidence-based prevention standards outlined by UNODC and WHO. Click here to access the document.
- Submissions must be made only via the Google Form provided at the end of this post.
- The decision of the judges, based on their expertise, shall be final and not open to challenge.
Registration Fees
Registration is free for all participants.
Submission Window
5th July – 15th July, 2025
Prizes
- First Prize – Rs.15,000/-
- Second Prize – Rs. 10,000/-
- Third Prize – Rs. 5,000/-
Separate prizes will be awarded in both categories.
Contact
For any queries, write to: piiindia2025@gmail.com
Click here to submit.
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