Designing the Future: Logo Competition for Viksit Bharat Mission

The Rural Development Ministry has launched a logo design competition for the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act on MyGov platform. The contest aims to encourage public participation in branding the program, aligned with India's rural development goals. Entries are open until March 20.

The Rural Development Ministry has announced a logo competition for the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, now live on the MyGov platform. The initiative seeks to boost public involvement in shaping the rural development program's branding, aligning with the vision for a developed India by 2047.

The contest invites creative designs echoing themes of rural growth and employment generation. The selected logo will feature in official and promotional contexts related to the Act, which promises 125 days of wage employment to rural households annually. The competition is part of the broader strategy to promote rural development and livelihood enhancement.

Amid criticisms from activists and opposition, the government asserts that the new Act improves upon the MGNREGA by increasing employment days and linking work with sustainable infrastructure development. Contest entries close on March 20, with a cash prize of Rs 50,000 for the winning design.

(With inputs from agencies.)