Write, Shine, Inspire : Keekli Charitable Trust Invites Young Storytellers

Calling all young storytellers! Keekli Charitable Trust invites students under 20 from schools and colleges across India to participate in its Pan-India Short Story Writing Competition 2026. This is your chance to unleash your imagination, celebrate India’s rich storytelling heritage, and showcase your talent on a national platform.

Submission Period: January 15 – March 31, 2026

Competition Details:

• Word Limit: 1,000–2,500 words

• Languages: English or Hindi

• Themes: Open theme, or inspired by your state/city’s folklore, monuments, history, or culture

• Genres: Fiction, non-fiction, travelogue, or memoir

Prizes & Opportunities:

• Top 31–51 stories will be published in a national anthology

• Access to creative workshops and webinars with esteemed jury members

• One-on-one mentoring to polish shortlisted stories

Rules & Guidelines:

• Include your class, school/college name, city, and contact number

• Submissions must be typed; handwritten entries will not be accepted

• Submit Story in WORD FILE format only, NO IMAGES/NO PDF Files

• No AI-generated content or plagiarism; disqualification applies

• Credit any inspirations from existing sources

How to Submit:

Email your story to secy.keeklitrust@gmail.com

Let your words travel far and wide—this is your stage to be heard!

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