Apply Now: Illustrating Cooperation – Comics for Change Contest (India)

Deadline: 24 June 2025

The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd in collaboration with MyGov is delighted to present the Illustrating Cooperation: Comics for Change contest!

This creative competition invites artists, storytellers, and enthusiasts to develop compelling comic stories that highlight the impact of cooperative sector schemes on farmers, rural communities and the agricultural landscape of India.

Through the powerful medium of comics, participants will bring to life the principles, success stories, and transformative potential of cooperation in agriculture. Whether you’re a professional illustrator, an amateur artist, a student, or simply someone passionate about agricultural cooperatives, this contest provides an opportunity to showcase your creativity while spreading awareness about NAFED and the cooperative movement.

Themes

Create a comic story centered around one or more of the following:
- Success stories of agricultural cooperatives
- Implementation and impact of cooperative sector schemes
- Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and their benefits
- NAFED’s initiatives and their effect on farming communities
- Principles of cooperation and their application in rural India
- Future of agricultural cooperatives in India

Benefits

Winners:
- 1st Prize: Premium NAFED Gift Hamper containing organic products, pulses, spices, honey, and dried fruits + Certificate
- 2nd Prize: Deluxe NAFED Gift Hamper containing assorted pulses, oils, spices, and honey + Certificate
- 3rd Prize: Classic NAFED Gift Hamper containing select NAFED products + Certificate
Special Categories:
- Most Innovative Concept: NAFED Gift Hamper + Certificate
- Best Visual Style: NAFED Gift Hamper + Certificate
- People’s Choice Award: (Based on social media engagement) NAFED Gift Hamper + Certificate
Exhibition: Top 20 entries will be featured in a digital exhibition on NAFED’s official website and potentially in a physical exhibition during cooperative sector events.