Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is an annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich cultural heritage, history and contributions of India’s tribal communities.  Every year on November 15th, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated to honor the contributions of these communities, especially in India’s freedom struggle. The day marks the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a tribal leader and freedom fighter, whose legacy continues to inspire. This year, to complement the celebrations, a story writing competition  was organized with the goal of promoting creativity, improving writing skills, and discovering new literary talent.

Objectives of the competition:                                                                   

• To inspire participants to explore their imagination and write original stories on a range of topics.
• To help writers enhance their storytelling techniques, including plot development, character creation, and narrative styl
• To provide an inclusive space for storytellers from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• To create a positive, engaging environment for participants to challenge themselves and others.
• To find promising writers and provide them with opportunities for recognition and further development.

Details of the event:

The story writing competition  took place on 22-11-2024 at Computer Lab, Assabah arts and science college,Valayamkulam and was attended by all the interested students of our college.The competition  was conducted on the theme-The tribal reformations.8 students from various departments participated and Vishnupriya KP from first semester MA English won the price.

The Judging was done on the basis of  the key points How fresh and innovative the story was,The coherence and pacing of the story, The depth and relatability of characters,The clarity, tone, and overall quality of the prose,The ability of the story to resonate with readers on a deeper level.

Conclusion

The Story Writing Competition-“The Tale Quill “ successfully met its objectives of fostering creativity, enhancing writing skills, and discovering new literary talent. The event provided a valuable platform for both emerging and established writers, and the positive feedback from participants demonstrates the impact of the competition. Moving forward, we aim to continue this tradition, expanding the competition’s reach and providing more opportunities for writers to grow and gain recognition.