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15/07/2026 - 05/08/2026

National Level ISEA Cyber Awareness Grand Challenge

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Building a Surakshit Digital Bharat

With rapid digital growth, people from all walks of life are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats - from financial fraud and identity theft to cyberbullying and online harassment.
The National Level ISEA Cyber Awareness Grand Challenge invites Indian citizens to create powerful awareness videos that speak to their communities in their own language, rooted in local culture and heritage.
This challenge is a collaborative initiative of MeitY and MyGov under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) programme - reinforcing cyber hygiene for every Digital Naagrik.
Important Note: The Grand Challenge is launched on the MyGov portal and Staysafeonline portal to enable wider dissemination and encourage broader participation. The gratification will remain the same for entries submitted through both the MyGov and Staysafeonline portals.
ISEA MISSION

Reinforce Cyber Hygiene for Digital Naagriks

ISEA aims to build a secure India by equipping citizens with the awareness and knowledge to stay safe in an increasingly digital world — at every level of society.

Why We're Doing This

Four pillars guiding this national challenge.

01
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Promote Cyber Awareness

Educate communities about common cyber threats in their native languages, reaching every corner of India.

02
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Safe Digital Practices

Encourage responsible, informed use of online platforms — banking, social media, education and beyond.

03
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Grassroots Culture

Build cybersecurity awareness that reflects India's rich regional heritage and resonates at the community level.

04
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Localised Impact

Engage all 22 officially recognised Indian languages to ensure no community is left behind in the digital age.

Choose Your Topic* & Group

Select one target group and create an enacted video addressing any of the listed themes — or a relevant emerging threat.

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Senior Citizens / Elderly
Digital Safety for the Elderly
Phishing Scams KYC Frauds Banking Fraud Investment Scams Digital Arrest Malicious Apps Remote Access Scams OTP / UPI Risks
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Women
Safety, Privacy & Identity Online
Cyberbullying Cyberstalking Identity Theft Image-Based Abuse Phishing Deepfake Blackmail Romance Scams Voice Cloning Social Media Privacy
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Children / Students
Online Safety for the Young
Cyberbullying Gaming Scams Inappropriate Content Social Media Addiction Online Predators Fake Contests In-App Scams Personal Info Sharing
* Any additional topics relevant to the mentioned groups, particularly those addressing emerging cyber threats and evolving digital risks, can also be considered.

Stages of the Grand Challenge

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Stage 01
Idea Submission
Submit your concept or storyboard in English or Hindi, showcasing local culture.
Stage 02
Screening & Shortlisting
Expert jury reviews and shortlists the most impactful concepts.
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Stage 03
Video Creation
Shortlisted participants produce and submit their final enacted video.
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Stage 04
Evaluation & Awards
Expert jury evaluates entries and winners (National and Language-wise) are declared.

What You Need to Know

Rules, formats, and eligibility at a glance.

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Who Can Participate
  • Open to all Indian citizens
  • Individual or team entry — max 8 members
  • One entry per participant or team only
  • Entries must be original and unpublished
🎥
Who Can Participate
  • Explain the cybersecurity issue, its risks, and how to stay safe in simple language.
  • Should showcase rich local culture and heritage
  • Include real-life examples or scenarios
  • Include a clear message or conclusion
🎭
Who Can Participate
  • Enacted video with real actors
  • Storytelling or dialogue-based format
  • Showcase rich local culture and heritage
  • Limit use of animation
🚫
Who Can Participate
  • No fully animated videos
  • AI-generated video or audio strictly prohibited
  • No copyrighted music or sound effects
  • No plagiarism in any form
Who Can Participate
  • Must be original
  • Ensure clarity, engagement and informative value
  • Showcase rich local culture and heritage
  • Abstain use of AI tools to create video
📹
Who Can Participate
  • Format: MP4 only
  • Duration: Up to 4 minutes
  • Resolution: Minimum 1080p HD
  • Language: Any of 22 official Indian languages
* Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri (Meitei), Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

How Entries Are Evaluated

Jury scoring across seven weighted criteria. Total 100%.

Uniqueness
20%
Accuracy of Information
20%
Creativity & Presentation
20%
Relevance to Topic
10%
Local Culture & Heritage
10%
Clarity of Message
10%
Technical Quality (A/V)
10%

Grand Challenge Prizes

National prizes plus 22 language-wise consolation awards. All participants receive certificates of participation.

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NATIONAL 1ST PRIZE
₹2,00,000
Top national winner
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NATIONAL 2ND PRIZE
₹1,50,000
Runner-up
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NATIONAL 3RD PRIZE
₹1,00,000
Second runner-up
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22 CONSOLATION PRIZES
₹10,000
One per official language
🏆 All participants receive a certificate of participation regardless of result.

Key Milestones

All submissions via staysafeonline.in. Mark your calendar.

1
Challenge Announced
24th July 2026
Grand Challenge officially launched by MeitY / ISEA
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2
Idea Submission - Concept Stage
Deadline: 5th August 2026
Submit your video concept or storyboard in English or Hindi via the portal
Open for Submissions
3
Shortlisted Ideas Announced
25th August 2026
Selected concepts move to the video production stage
4
Final Video Submission
20th September 2026
Upload completed MP4 video (min. 1080p, up to 4 min) to the portal
5
Results Announced
1st week of October 2026
National and 22 language-wise winners declared
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