Video Making Contest on Awareness of the New Criminal Laws: Get Prize upto ₹20,000
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has joined hands with MyGov to organize a national-level Video Making Contest focused on India’s new criminal laws.
The initiative aims to encourage students, young creators, and citizens to understand the major changes introduced in India’s criminal justice system and explain them through creative and easy-to-understand videos.
For students and aspiring content creators, the contest is also a chance to showcase their creativity while contributing to greater awareness of the country’s updated legal framework.
What Are India’s New Criminal Laws?
India has replaced several major colonial-era criminal laws with three new legislations. These laws are designed to bring changes to the way offences, criminal investigations, trials, and evidence are dealt with. The three new criminal laws are:
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It lays down provisions relating to criminal offences and their punishments while introducing changes to several existing provisions.
- The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It focuses on criminal investigation and procedural aspects, including timelines and other changes intended to make the criminal justice process more efficient.
- The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaces the Indian Evidence Act. It updates the legal framework surrounding evidence and gives greater importance to modern forms of electronic and digital evidence.
BPR&D MyGov Video Contest: Video Requirements
Participants need to create a short and informative video based on the themes and provisions related to India’s new criminal laws.
Before submitting your entry, make sure your video meets the required specifications:
- Video duration: 2 to 5 minutes
- File format: MP4
- Languages: Hindi, English, or regional Indian languages
- Submission: Upload the video to YouTube or Google Drive
- Link access: The submitted video link should be publicly accessible
- Submission platform: MyGov
Participants should focus on presenting the topic in a simple, accurate, and engaging manner so that viewers can easily understand the important changes in the new criminal laws.
BPR&D and MyGov Video Contest Prize Money
The contest also offers cash prizes to the top three entries.
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| First Prize | ₹20,000 |
| Second Prize | ₹10,000 |
| Third Prize | ₹5,000 |
Apart from the prize money, selected videos may also be used for awareness and outreach activities involving educational institutions and stakeholders associated with the criminal justice system.
| Video Making Contest 2026: Application Portal | Apply Now |
| Video Making Contest 2026: Terms and Conditions | Read Now |
| MyGov: Official Website | Visit Now |
How to Participate in the BPR&D MyGov Video Contest
Interested participants can follow these steps to submit their entries:
Step 1: Learn about the three new criminal laws — BNS, BNSS, and BSA — and select a suitable topic for your video.
Step 2: Prepare a simple script and create a video between 2 and 5 minutes long.
Step 3: Save the final video in MP4 format and upload it to YouTube or Google Drive.
Step 4: Make sure the video link is set to public access so that it can be viewed by the organizers.
Step 5: Visit the official MyGov website and find the BPR&D Video Making Contest page.
Step 6: Enter the required details, submit your video link, and complete the submission process.
Before submitting your entry, participants should carefully read the official terms and conditions available on the MyGov contest page.
Why Should Students Participate?
The contest can be particularly useful for school and college students, law students, young content creators, and anyone interested in India’s legal system.
Instead of simply reading about the new criminal laws, participants can use the opportunity to research the changes, understand their practical importance, and explain them through video.
It is also a good way for young creators to combine legal awareness, research, storytelling, and video-making skills in a single project.
The BPR&D and MyGov Video Contest provides an opportunity for citizens to contribute to awareness about India’s new criminal laws through creative content. If you have an interest in law, current affairs, filmmaking, or content creation, this could be a useful opportunity to put your skills to work.
Before creating and submitting your video, make sure you check the latest official contest guidelines, eligibility requirements, submission deadline, and terms and conditions on MyGov.
