The Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) is India's premier STI platform, bringing together ministries, innovators, and global visionaries. In order to create awareness about this flagship S&T event, the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, in collaboration with Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) and MyGov, is organising a poster competition focusing on the theme related to the event.

The contest, organised by DST in line with the vision of #ViksitBharat2047, is a national-level creative challenge inviting youth aged 13–25 to showcase their ideas for using STI for working towards National Priorities for Viksit Bharat. This is an innovative platform for youth to express their vision of ESTIC and India’s scientific and technological future toward Viksit Bharat. This competition celebrates the 11 cutting-edge thematic areas spotlighted at the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) ‘2025.

Themes/Topics of the Competition:
1. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
2. Artificial Intelligence
3. Bio-Manufacturing
4. Blue Economy
5. Digital Communications
6. Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing
7. Emerging Agriculture Technologies
8. Energy, Environment & Climate
9. Health & Medical Technologies
10. Quantum Science & Technology
11. Space Technologies

Eligibility:
Youth aged 13 to 25 years across India

Submission Guidelines:
1. Format: Digital posters or high-quality scanned copies of hand-drawn posters
2. Size: A3 (297 x 420 mm) or equivalent digital resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
3. File Type: JPG or PNG
4. Language: English or Hindi (with a short description/caption of the poster in either language)
5. Originality: Must be original artwork created solely by the participant; no plagiarism allowed
6. Submission Platform: Upload the poster file on the MyGov portal along with participant details
7. Description: Include a brief caption (max 100 words) explaining the concept of your poster and its connection to ESTIC

Selection Criteria:
1. Should be in accordance with the submission guidelines
2. Relevance to the theme and innovation in science & technology
3. Creativity, originality, and visual impact
4. Clarity of message and ability to engage viewers
5. Artistic skill and composition
6. Connection to the vision of ESTIC towards Viksit Bharat

Gratification:
Best 10 posters will be showcased during ESTIC Conclave (Nov 3-5, 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi and also shared on the official social media handles of Hon’ble MoS (I/C) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh & DST.

Certificate of participation for all 10 best entries.

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