PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, April 9: Have a train journey you’ll never forget? Now’s your chance to turn that unforgettable experience into a winning story.
Indian Railways has announced the ‘Rail Yatra Vrittant Puraskar Scheme 2025’, inviting passengers from all walks of life to share their most cherished train travel memories. Whether it’s a heartwarming encounter, a mesmerising view from your window seat, or a journey that shifted your perspective – if it happened on the rails, it’s a story worth telling.
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To celebrate the magic of rail travel, the Railway Board is offering exciting cash prizes for the best original travelogues written in Hindi:
- 🥇 First Prize: ₹10,000
- 🥈 Second Prize: ₹8,000
- 🥉 Third Prize: ₹6,000
- 🏅 Five Encouragement Prizes: ₹4,000 each
📝 Submission Guidelines:
- Word count must be between 3,000 and 3,500 words
- Stories should be typed, double-spaced, with page numbers and a clearly stated word count
- Include a separate sheet with your full name, designation, age, address, mother tongue, mobile number, and email ID
🔒 Important Declarations:
- Government employees must confirm no pending disciplinary cases
- Other participants must state they have no ongoing criminal cases
- All entries must be original, unpublished, and not submitted for any other competition
📬 Deadline: Submit two hard copies of your story by July 31, 2025, to:
The Assistant Director, Hindi (Training)
Room No. 316, Cofmo Railway Office Complex
Tilak Bridge, ITO, New Delhi – 110002
So, dust off your fondest railway memories, let the storyteller in you shine, and write your way to recognition. ✍️
Let your journey become a winning story.
