All India Sindhi Story Reading Competition

1. Competition Introduction

Sindhi Sangat is organising an All-India Story Reading Competition to encourage young Sindhi-speaking students to read, speak and appreciate Sindhi language and literature.

Smt. Sundri Uttamchandani (1924–2013) was one of the most distinguished voices of modern Sindhi literature. A novelist, short-story writer, poet, playwright, essayist and translator, she devoted more than six decades to enriching Sindhi language and literature.

Writing at a time when the literary world was largely male-dominated, Sundri brought a powerful woman’s perspective to Sindhi writing. Her works sensitively portray Partition and displacement, women’s lives, changing family relationships, social realities and human dignity.

Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1986 for Vichhoro, she remains an important figure in Indian literature.

2. Who Can Participate?

• Open to Sindhi-speaking students studying in Classes X, XI and XII.
• Students must be studying in a recognised school/educational institution in India.
• No age restriction as long as the participant is a student.

3. How to Participate

1. Visit: https://sindhisangat.com/sundriuttam/
2. Select a story by Smt. Sundri Uttamchandani.
3. Read the story and prepare your reading.
4. Listen to the available audio version for pronunciation guidance.
5. Record yourself reading the story.
6. Submit the recording using the official Google Form.
7. Wait for the shortlist.
8. Shortlisted participants will read LIVE on Zoom.

4. Story Selection

Students must select a story from the official list available at:

https://sindhisangat.com/sundriuttam/stories/

5. Recording Requirements

• Type: Audio only
• Duration: No limit
• Formats: MP3, M4A, WAV
• File size: No limit
• Introduction required: Name, School/Institute, City
• Face visibility: Not required
• Background music: Not allowed
• Editing: Not allowed
• Assistance: No one else may read; pronunciation guidance allowed
• Recording: Must be one continuous reading
• Language: Sindhi only

6. Submission Instructions

Deadline: 15 September 2026

Students will be required to provide:

• Full Name
• School/College Name
• Class
• City & State
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Parent/Guardian Contact (if required)
• Story Selected
• Audio Recording

Submission Method: Google Form (link will be provided on the competition page)

7. Competition Timeline

8. Judging Criteria

9. Shortlisting & LIVE Zoom Round

• 100 entries will be shortlisted.
• Students must read the same story again.
• No fixed time limit; reading time will be decided by organisers.
• Parents/teachers may attend.
• The Zoom session will be recorded.

10. Prizes

Main Prizes

• 3 × ₹10,000
• 10 × ₹5,000
• 7 × ₹3,000

Consolation Prizes

• 50 × ₹2,000

11. Certificates

Every participant who submits a valid entry will receive an E-Certificate of Participation.

12. Rules & Terms and Conditions

• Only students of Classes X, XI, XII may participate.
• One entry per student.
• Story must be selected from the official list.
• Recording must be the student's own voice.
• Editing, background music, or manipulation is not allowed.
• Entries after the deadline may be disqualified.
• Judges' decision is final.
• Organisers may use participant details for publicity.
• Organisers may modify dates/rules if required.
• Submission implies acceptance of all terms.

13. Parent/Guardian Consent

A parent/guardian may be required to confirm permission for participation and for use of the submitted audio/video for competition purposes.