1. Nomination Process
Nomination is mandatory and can be submitted by the author, publisher, or reader.
A written consent from the author is required for nomination.
The following details must be provided during nomination:
Book
Author’s Name
Publisher’s Name & Date of
Award Category
No nomination fee will be charged. The process is entirely free.
Online nomination is available at: jamshedpurlitfest.com
2. Eligibility Criteria
The nominated book must be published between January 1, 2022, and May 31, 2025.
ISBN number (if available) must be mentioned.
E-books published on digital platforms are also eligible for nomination.
3. Selection Process
All awards will be decided by an independent jury panel.
The received nominations will go through a shortlisting process.
The jury’s decision will be final and binding.
4. Co-Authors & Editors
If a book has two authors, the prize money will be divided between them, or awarded to one, as
specified during nomination.
If the book is a compilation of articles by multiple authors, the prize money will be awarded to the
editor.
5. Shortlisting & Announcement
The list of shortlisted books will be published by September 30, 2025.
Final winners will be announced on November 15, 2025.
6. Award Ceremony
The awards will be presented during the Jamshedpur Literature Festival on December 19, 2025.
7. Copyright & Consent
The material submitted by the author/publisher must be original.
The organizers will not be responsible for any copyright violations.
8. Universal Nomination
Nominations can be made from anywhere in India.
Authors, publishers, or readers can submit nominations.
9. Submission of Books
To qualify for the awards, two copies of the proposed book along with the author’s consent letter
must be sent by July 31, 2025, to the following address:
Sandeep Murarka
Convenor, Book Awards, Naya Bazaar, Haat Bazaar,
Post - Jugsalai, Jamshedpur - 831006, Jharkhand.
Submitted copies will not be returned. These books may be archived in the Vidhyadeep Foundation’s library or made accessible for researchers.
10. Rights to Amend Rules
The Jamshedpur Literature Festival organizing committee reserves the right to modify the rules
under special circumstances.
Convenor: Moonlipi
Date: 19th December 2025
Venue: Rivaah Resort and Banquet, NH-33, Baliguma, Mango, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 831012
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
Writing Time: 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
1. Registration Guidelines
Online registration is mandatory to participate
in the competition.
Interested participants may register at www.
jamshedpurlitfest.com.
Last date for registration: 20th November 2025.
2. On-Site Reporting
All participants must report at the Registration
Counter at the venue by 10:00 AM sharp.
Participants will receive their ID card, writing kit,
and meal coupon at the counter.
Writing rooms will be allotted after the opening
session. Participants must reach their assigned
writing rooms by 12:15 PM.
3. Writing Material & Guidelines
Organisers will provide paper sheets, and only
those should be used.
Handwritten stories only will be accepted.
Participants may bring their own writing
materials (pen, pencil, sketch pens, highlighters,
etc.).
Writing boards will also be available at the
venue.
4. Use of Electronic Devices is Strictly Prohibited
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth
devices, etc. are strictly not allowed inside the
writing room.
Participants may exit the room in case of need
but must stay away from electronic devices
during writing hours.
Any violation will lead to disqualification.
5. Participation & Special Provisions
The competition is open to all age groups. There
is no age limit.
Participants with disabilities may bring a scribe,
but it must be mentioned during registration.
Such participants will receive 25% additional
time.
Each participant is allowed to submit only one
story.
6. Language & Story Guidelines
The story must be refined, respectful, and
literary in Hindi language.
There is no word limit, but avoid unnecessary
novel-length elaboration.
Extremely short formats like flash fiction or
micro tales are discouraged.
Evaluation Criteria:
Theme presentation
Originality
Creativity
Emotional impact
Narrative technique
Grammar & structure
7. Awards
A total of 11 winners will be selected:
First Prize: ₹1,00,000
Other 10 Winners: ₹10,000 each
Results Announcement: 21st December 2025
(Day 3 of Literature Festival)
Award Ceremony: During the closing ceremony,
7:00 PM
8. Publication & Certificates
Winning stories will be published as a book by a
top publisher.
Each winning author will receive a Publication
Certificate and two copies of the book.
All participants will receive a Certificate of
Participation.
Certificates will be specially designed in
calligraphy by Moonlipi .
9. Travel & Accommodation
Participants are expected to arrange their own
travel and stay.
A list of nearby hotels will be available on the
website for reference.
No reimbursements will be provided for travel,
accommodation, or local transport.
10. Jury & Other Instructions
The jury’s decision will be final and binding on all
participants.
Latecomers will not be allowed to participate,
even if they have registered in advance.
For updates and more information, visit:
www.jamshedpurlitfest.
For direct queries, contact Moonlipi Team:
+91 83185 28010 / +91 81278 95331
Convenor: ...........
Event Date: 21st December 2025
Venue: Rivaah Resort and Banquet, NH-33, Baliguma, Mango, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 831012
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
Debate Timing: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Language of Debate: Only English
1. School-Level In-House Round (September –
November 2025)
Schools willing to participate must organize
an in-house Impromptu Debate Competition
during the months of September, October, or
November 2025.
Each in-house round must have a minimum of 8
student participants.
Schools shall select 2 students as winners – one
for the “Pro” side and one for the “Con” side –
for nomination to the Jamshedpur Literature
Festival Final Round.
All participants in the in-house competition
must receive Consolation Prizes from their
school.
These attractive prizes will be provided by the
Jamshedpur Literature Festival organizing team
to the participating schools in advance.
2. Eligibility and Registration
Open only for students of Classes IX to XII.
Each school can nominate maximum 2 students
for the Final Round.
Registration for Final Round will be accepted
only through schools after the in-house round.
The school must ensure that the winners are
registered properly.
3. Final Round – Rules & Guidelines
Each debater will be given a random topic
(drawn from a prepared list of topics).
The participant will get 2 minutes to prepare
before speaking.
Each speech will last 3 minutes.
The debate will be conducted with all
participants present in the hall.
Use of mobile phones or other electronic devices
during the debate is prohibited.
Moderators’ decision will be final in all cases.
4. Evaluation Criteria
Content Quality
Argument Development
Clarity and Confidence
Language and Pronunciation
Overall Presentation
5. Awards and Certificates
Winner will receive a trophy and cash prize of ₹25,000.
Runner-up will receive a cash prize of ₹10,000.
Consolation prizes and certificates will be given
to other participants.
6. Additional Instructions
Participants must maintain decorum during the
event.
Parents/guardians are requested not to disturb
the proceedings.
Any disputes will be resolved by the organizing
committee, whose decision will be final.
