MyGov video contest on new criminal laws: ₹20,000 prize, 31 October deadline
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs, is running a video contest on MyGov about the new criminal laws. Make a 2-5 minute video introducing new offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and you could win ₹20,000. Entries close 31 October 2026 at 23:45 IST.
Official publisher artwork, cropped by AiCoN to omit the national emblem. Original: https://www.mygov.in/task/video-contest-use-medleapr-speed-investigation. Independent guide, not affiliated or sponsored.
What is the contest?
BPR&D, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is hosting the contest on MyGov. The page invites citizens, especially the youth, to make videos that spread awareness of the new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The stated focus is introducing new offences under these laws.
Participation is through the MyGov portal. The Terms and Conditions confirm the contest is open to Indian citizens and there is no entry fee.
Video specifications on the official page
| Format | MP4 video file. |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 to 5 minutes. |
| Language | Hindi, English or a regional language. |
| How to submit | Upload the video to YouTube or Google Drive (public link) and share that link on the MyGov contest page. |
| Content rule | No provocative, objectionable or inappropriate content, per the Terms and Conditions. |
What are the prizes?
- First prize: ₹20,000
- Second prize: ₹10,000
- Third prize: ₹5,000
BPR&D, MHA will disburse the prize amounts. Winners will be announced on the MyGov blog (blog.mygov.in). Participants whose entries are not selected will not be notified. A prize is not guaranteed just for entering.
Which deadline should you use?
The contest page checked on 7 October 2026 shows an end date of Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 23:45 IST, and displays Login to Participate, meaning entries were open when checked. Confirm the live page before uploading, because contest pages and dates can change.
How to enter: step by step
Checked on the live MyGov pages on 19 October 2026.
- Make your video first: 2-5 minutes, MP4, introducing new offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, per the contest description. Read the Terms and Conditions PDF linked on the contest page.
- Open the official task page: mygov.in/task/video-contest-use-medleapr-speed-investigation. The page shows the end date (31 October 2026, 11:45 PM IST) and a "Login to Participate" button. Note the page title mentions MedLEaPR while the description invites new-criminal-laws videos - the article above explains this mismatch.
- Tap Login to Participate. New to MyGov: register with MyGov Auth or with DigiLocker (MeriPehchaan single sign-on). Already registered: enter your email or mobile number and tap Request OTP.
- Enter the OTP sent to your email/mobile to log in.
- Back on the task page, upload your video and submit your entry as the page directs.
- Submit before 31 October 2026, 11:45 PM IST.
Steps 5-6 happen inside your own login, so they are not shown as screenshots.
Video guides
We searched YouTube on 19 October 2026 for a step-by-step entry video for this contest in English and in Malayalam. We could not verify one that covers this contest and the current MyGov portal, so we are not linking any rather than risk an unrelated video.
A careful submission checklist
- Open the official MyGov contest page yourself and read the full Terms and Conditions PDF linked there.
- Confirm the current deadline, timezone and participation status on the live page.
- Check your MyGov profile is accurate and updated, since it is used for further communication.
- Make your video in MP4, 2-5 minutes, in Hindi, English or a regional language, focused on new offences under the new criminal laws.
- Keep the content free of anything provocative, objectionable or inappropriate. Plagiarised, false or erroneous information can lead to disqualification.
- Upload to YouTube or a public Google Drive link, then submit that link through Login to Participate on MyGov.
- Keep a copy of your submission and any acknowledgement. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt, per the terms.
- Watch blog.mygov.in for the winner announcement; non-winners are not notified.
We did not log in or submit an entry. The logged-in form, upload checks and any account-specific restrictions were not tested.
India and cost boundaries
The Terms and Conditions state the contest is open to Indian citizens, so Kerala readers are included in that invitation. The page highlights youth participation but states no age limit in the terms we read.
Entry is free. Your own production costs - filming, editing, data and time - are separate and yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee?
No. The Terms and Conditions state there is no entry fee.
Is there an age limit?
The terms we read say the contest is open to Indian citizens and the page invites especially the youth, but no specific age limit is stated. Confirm on the official page if this matters to you.
How will I know if I win?
Winners are announced on blog.mygov.in. Entries that are not selected receive no notification.
Can the contest change?
Yes. BPR&D, MHA reserves the right to cancel or amend the contest, its terms, technical parameters and evaluation criteria. Disputes are subject to Delhi jurisdiction.
Sources: Official MyGov contest page · Official Terms and Conditions PDF. Checked 7 October 2026.