Make logo of Indian victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war, win Rs 50,000 cash prize

• 16 December 2021 marks the 50th year of India's massive victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak war

• Ministry of Defence plans to celebrate it big, to be commemorated as the Swarnim Vijay Varsh

New Delhi: (Defence News) In December 1971, Indian Armed Forces achieved a stellar victory over Pakistan which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 that is also known as 'liberation war' was fought in East Pakistan from December 3 to December 16, 1971, till the fall of Dhaka. December 16, 2021, marks the 50th year of the famous victory and the year 2021 is being celebrated as the Swarnim Vijay Varsh. Several events are being planned, during the year commencing from December 2020 till  16 December 2021. The war lasted for just 13 days which makes it one of the shortest wars ever fought.

During the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Indian and Pakistani militaries simultaneously clashed on the eastern and western fronts. After 13 days the war ended after the Eastern Command of the Pakistan military signed the Instrument of Surrender on December 16, 1971, in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh. The instrument of surrender was signed by Lt Gen AAK Niazi, the then commander of Pakistani Eastern Command., in the presence of Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora who was the GOC-in-Chief of Indian Eastern Command.

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Ministry of Defence proposes to commission a distinct Logo which will uniquely identify all events connected to the Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations. Towards that end, Ministry of Defence invites Logo Designs from Indian Citizens. Contestants may adhere to the following guidelines while designing the logo:-

(a)  Logo should be so designed that participation of all three Services i.e Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force be depicted.

(b) Logo should commemorate the achievements of our Armed Forces rather than mocking/maligning our adversary.

(c) Weapon/equipment, if depicted in logo, should be the one in use by the Indian Armed Forces during 1971 War.

(d) All quotes used in the logo to be bilingual (English and Hindi).

The last date of submission of entries is 11 November 2020. The winning logo will be awarded a cash prize of Rupees 50,000/-(Rs. Fifty thousand only).

For the details about the Terms and Conditions, Technical Criteria and Selection Process, you may click here.

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