Journey To India Essay Contest

New York Life offers a unique opportunity for 18 -23 yr olds!




New York Life Insurance Company
&
Air India

Present

"Bharat Yatra 5": A Journey to India

An Essay Competition

TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY


The Essay must consist of approximately 1,500 words and must be written in English on the topic below. All essays must be the original sole work of the entrant. You must be between the ages of 18 and 23 to participate and possess a valid passport.

Topic: Wildlife conservation in India: Present day challenges and measures required for positive action.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to visit Karnataka, India. The group will study the importance of ecological security in India and the significance in maintaining natural life to sustain culture and national balance. Fifteen contestants will be chosen to participate in the Bharat Yatra. The group journeying to India will depart from New York City on July 21, 2007 and will return to the United States on August 3, 2007. The all-expense-paid trip to India includes national and international transportation, housing and meals. A panel of three judges will evaluate the essays. Decisions of the judges are final and binding. The winners will be announced on or before June 21, 2007 by the news media, as well as by telephone.

A panel of three judges will evaluate the essays. Decisions of the judges are final and binding. The winners will be announced on or before June 21, 2007 by the news media, as well as by telephone.

Send all Essays to:

Essay Competition
India Tourism Office
1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1808
New York, NY 10020


Essays must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2007. All participants must submit the following with their essay:

• Application form, resume and photo;
• Release and Authorization forms.

To participate fill the forms below, sign, print and mail them to the address above. All entries will become the property of New York Life Insurance Company and will not be returned. This competition is subject to change and may be cancelled or modified at any time. All Federal, State, and local laws apply. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner.

Again, to participate fill out both pdf forms below, sign, print, and mail them to: Essay Competition, India Tourism Office at 1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1808, New York, NY, no later than May 21, 2007. Please remember to submit along with the forms, your essay, a copy of your resume and a photo (passport size).

Bharat Yatra Entry Form (PDF file); Click here to see the form
Bharat Yatra Release and Authorization Form (PDF file); Click here to see the form

The Bharat Yatra is sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company.

More Info go to New York Life Insurance