About the competition
About The Policy Play
The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible format of policy dialogue. By foregrounding storytelling within the policy space, the program aims to capture lived experiences and ground-level realities, enabling participants to better understand how policies are interpreted, implemented, and experienced on the ground.
Eligibility and Participation
Open to everybody interested in policy. (school students, college students, PhD candidates etc.)
Individual and group submissions are accepted (maximum 3 members per group).
Each participant or group may submit only one vlog entry.
Work must be original and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Duration: 5 minutes (grace time of 1 additional minute; max 6 minutes)
Dimensions: 16:9 (landscape)
(consistent throughout)
Video Type/Extension: .mp4
Content Guidelines
Rulebook:https://www.canva.com/design/DAHOTZcax9A/pUyD32Zpo9m3zypWX-YXIQ/view
Timeline
1st September 2026: Last date for registrations
7th September 2026: Deadline to submit the vlogs
Registration
Team Size: Individual or a team of up to 3 members.
Registration: Register under one participant’s name and add the remaining members’ details in the Remarks box.
Submission Process
All vlogs must be submitted before 7th September 2026 via a Google Form shared with the registered participants.
Award Segments:
Best Storytelling
Best Field Reporting
Most Promising Policy Voice
All submitted vlogs will be uploaded online, organised by storyline. Audiences will vote by grading entries on a scale of 1 to 10. The top-rated vlog from each segment receives a shout-out on KSPP’s official social media handles and a Digital Certificate of Recognition.
All Participants will receive a Digital Certificate of Recognition.
Other Details
Registration Link: https://gevents.gitam.edu/registration/ODc3OA
Website Link: https://www.kspp.edu.in/colloquy
The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible format of policy dialogue. By foregrounding storytelling within the policy space, the program aims to capture lived experiences and ground-level realities, enabling participants to better understand how policies are interpreted, implemented, and experienced on the ground.
Eligibility and Participation
Open to everybody interested in policy. (school students, college students, PhD candidates etc.)
Individual and group submissions are accepted (maximum 3 members per group).
Each participant or group may submit only one vlog entry.
Work must be original and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Duration: 5 minutes (grace time of 1 additional minute; max 6 minutes)
Dimensions: 16:9 (landscape)
(consistent throughout)
Video Type/Extension: .mp4
Content Guidelines
Rulebook:https://www.canva.com/design/DAHOTZcax9A/pUyD32Zpo9m3zypWX-YXIQ/view
Timeline
1st September 2026: Last date for registrations
7th September 2026: Deadline to submit the vlogs
Registration
Team Size: Individual or a team of up to 3 members.
Registration: Register under one participant’s name and add the remaining members’ details in the Remarks box.
Submission Process
All vlogs must be submitted before 7th September 2026 via a Google Form shared with the registered participants.
Award Segments:
Best Storytelling
Best Field Reporting
Most Promising Policy Voice
All submitted vlogs will be uploaded online, organised by storyline. Audiences will vote by grading entries on a scale of 1 to 10. The top-rated vlog from each segment receives a shout-out on KSPP’s official social media handles and a Digital Certificate of Recognition.
All Participants will receive a Digital Certificate of Recognition.
Other Details
Registration Link: https://gevents.gitam.edu/registration/ODc3OA
Website Link: https://www.kspp.edu.in/colloquy
Prize
Cash Prize
5000 in each segment
Deadline
September 07, 2026
3 weeks from now
Eligibility
High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone
Open worldwide unless noted.
