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Hall of Fame The Trailblazers 2025
Swami Vivekanand

THE TRAILBLAZERS

A National Level Writing Competition
on the occasion of
National Youth Day 

The Trailblazers 2026 continues Youthisthan Foundation’s flagship youth writing journey, a tradition that began in 2022 to honour the spirit of youth awakening that Swami Vivekananda envisioned for India. Observed throughout January as the Month of Youth, this national-level initiative invites young minds to reflect deeply and write with a sense of responsibility toward the future.

This year’s theme, “Letter to the Future,” encourages participants to pause amid the urgency of the present and speak to a time yet unseen. Rooted in the belief that ideas shape nations before actions do, The Trailblazers offers students, writers, and young changemakers a space to articulate hope, courage, doubt, and duty—qualities that quietly define youth leadership.

Whether you arrive to read voices from earlier editions or to contribute your own, The Trailblazers 2026 is an invitation to think beyond applause and write with purpose. Because the future is not only built by action, but first imagined by those who dare to think deeply today.

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Eligibility Criteria: 

  1.   Open to all individuals aged 12 years and above as on 1 January 2026

  2.   Open to participants irrespective of gender, profession, educational background, or region

  3.   Participation is open to Indian citizens only

  4.   Employees, interns, or core team members of Youthisthan Foundation are not eligible to participate

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YOUR TAKEAWAYS 

Winner

1. Memento

2. Certificate (Physical Copy)

3. The article will be published on our Website, Annual Magazine, and on social media

4.  Cash Prize of ₹ 3,000

5. Customised T-Shirt

First Runner up

1. Memento

2. Certificate (Physical Copy)

3. The article will be published on our Website, Annual Magazine, and on social media

4.  Cash Prize of ₹ 2,000

5. Customised T-Shirt. 

Second Runner up

1. Memento

2. Certificate (Physical Copy)

3. The article will be published on our Website, Annual Magazine, and on social media

4.  Cash Prize of ₹ 1,500

5. Customised T-Shirt. 

Next Best Five

1. Memento

2. Certificate (Physical Copy)

3. The article will be published on our Website, Annual Magazine, and on social media

4.  Cash Prize of ₹ 500

5. Customised T-Shirt. 

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📅 Important Dates for The Trailblazers 2026 Journey 📅

🚀 Registration & Submission Closes: January 20, 2026

📝 Evaluation Period: January 21 – January 28, 2026

🏆 Result Declaration: January 31, 2026

📜 E-Certificate Availability: February 5, 2026

🏅 Dispatch of Certificates & Mementos: February 25, 2026

🌐 Publication on Website & Social Media: March 15, 2026

🌐 Publication in Annual Youth Magazine 2026: March 31, 2026

🌟 Join us in The Trailblazers 2026 and mark these dates in your calendar for a thoughtful journey of reflection, creativity, and recognition! 🌟

Process

Step-1

Register For Challenge 

You will get registration acknowledgment immediately after registration.

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Step-2

Get the Enrollment Number

You will get an Enrollment Number within 48 hours of registration

 

Step-3

Submit your article 

You need to submit your article in pdf format

(Submission link will be shared within 48 hours of registration)

Step-4

Wait for the result 

The result will be announced as per the schedule given

 

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Topic

Theme: Letter to the Future
What Today’s Youth Wants Future to Remember

Participants are invited to write a reflective letter addressed to the future—whether to their future self, future generations, or a future India—expressing hopes, concerns, responsibilities, and visions shaped by the present.

Code of Conduct and Guidelines for 'The Trailblazers 2026'

  1.   Entries must be written on the theme “Letter to the Future.”

  2.   Submissions should be in letter format and reflective in nature.

  3.   Word limit: 1,000–1,200 words.

  4.   Language of submission: English only.

  5.   Each participant may submit only one entry.

  6.   The entry must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism or AI-generated content will lead to disqualification.

  7.   File format accepted: DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

  8.   The participant’s name or personal details should not appear in the main content of the letter to ensure fair evaluation.

  9.   Submissions must be made on or before January 20, 2026, through the official registration link.

  10.   By submitting, participants grant Youthisthan Foundation the right to publish selected entries on its website, social media platforms, and in the Annual Youth Magazine with due credit.

Judgment Criteria

1. Originality & Creativity (25%)

2. Relevance to Theme (25%)

3. Clarity & Structure (20%)

4. Emotional Impact & Depth (20%)

5. Social Awareness & Ethical Sensitivity (10%)

Sanya Tyagi

Participant, The Trailblazers 2023

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“I think the entire competition was conducted and organized in a very seamless manner. Even the organizing committee was very responsive throughout. I loved the initiative of the organization and I appreciate all the efforts put in by them."

Contribution to our cause 

As a charitable organization, we do not make a profit from registration fees. We spend all the money we raise on humanitarian and charitable causes. If you would like to support us further in our social and charitable initiatives, we welcome you with an open ❤

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