Of the MyGov contests running this month, this is the one with the most breathing room — and the biggest single cheque. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, working with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and MyGov, has opened an Essay Writing Competition to mark ICAI's role in India's economic development, and the deadline runs all the way to September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
The brief
Pick one of two topics: "Financial Transparency and Good Governance" or "The Role of Taxpayers in Nation Building." Essays must run 500–600 words, in English or Hindi, and the contest is open to citizens across the country with no stated age or qualification bar — so this works equally for a college student, a commerce teacher, or a working professional.
Prizes worth the effort
Money is spread wider than in most MyGov contests: ₹25,000 for first, ₹15,000 for second, ₹10,000 for third, and ₹2,000 consolation prizes for the top 50 entrants — meaning roughly 50 people walk away with something, not just three. Full terms sit in a linked PDF on the contest page, worth a read before you write, since it covers formatting and originality rules in more detail than the summary does.
How to submit
Log in to MyGov and use "Login to Participate" on the contest page to upload your essay. There's no entry fee.
For commerce and law students in Jammu — especially anyone eyeing CA, CS or a finance career — writing 500 words on financial transparency is close to free practice for what the profession actually involves, with a real shot at prize money attached. With a September deadline, there's no reason to rush a first draft; write it, sit on it a few days, then tighten it before submitting.
