The Senior Citizens Group of Besantnagar (SCGOBN) announces an essay competition for Senior Citizens to coincide with Madras Day.
The topic is – What relevance does Madras Day have for me in my twilight years?
The competition is open to all senior citizens all over India .
Participation is free. Entries to be sent by e mail only to scgobn@gmail.com in word format.
Word limit is 1000 words. Last date is 30th July 2017.
The essays would be evaluated by a panel of retired bureaucrats, corporate executives, professors and social workers.Ten best entries will be selected for ten prizes.Prizes would be awarded at a public function during Madras Week.
SCGOBN is a social service group of sr citizens (avarage age 70) who share Gandhian values of truth, honesty, ahimsa, compassion, simple living and high thinking.
Corporate Houses/NGOs interested in either sponsoring the function or prizes may contact Prof V.Chandrasekhar 9884224480 scgobn@gmail.com. SCGOBN does not accept monetary donations.