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Manthan Award is a first of its kind initiative to discover, recognise and honour the BEST use
of ICT and digital tools for developmental purposes. The Award is less about technology and digital media but more about the right use of digital and technological tools to empower people.
The specific objective of the Award is to bring to the attention of all stakeholders such as governments, business and industry and civil society organisations engaged in the development sector significant ICTD initiatives and valuable digital content that are successfully serving
underserved communities especially in rural areas and urban slums. Most of these success stories go unheralded in the mainstream media as these ICT interventions often operate in media-blind areas and sectors.
Consequently, there is little knowledge-sharing among the progenitors of these initiatives which in turn hinders the emergence of an eco-system that feeds on this knowledge and enables scaling up of these initiatives and coordination among them for much larger impact. The Manthan Award seeks to bridge this gap and create a platform that will not only highlight such
ICTD initiatives but also help to create a network and database of such players that will enable all stakeholders to contribute in a way that will enhance the overall impact of such ICT interventions.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’When will the shortlisted projects be announced?’] [/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’When will we know about the final results?’]Final Results will be declared during the Award Gala on the final event day.[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Is stall setup mandatory for all the participants?’] [/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What is the time limit of the presentation on final event day?’]

Five minutes will be given to the participant to present the project (excluding 3 minutes of interactive query session).

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Is there any mandatory query session after presentation?’]

Yes, After the presentation there is a Query session. Judges as well as the audience can ask questions from the presenter on their presentation or the product.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Will I get the Transport/accommodation facility?’]

No, we request you to please make the necessary arrangements on your own (except in some special cases).

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Who is eligible to apply for volunteering for the final event?’]

Any person who has interest in Manthan Award or e-domain is welcome to volunteer for the final event.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Is there any certificate given to Volunteers?’]

Yes, Certificates for volunteering will be provided to the Volunteers from Digital Empowerment Foundation. Some token money is also given to the most performing Volunteer.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What are the date & timings for Manthan awards 2015?’]

2nd December 2015. 08:30 AM onwards

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can Press & Media attend these awards?’]

Yes, Press & Media is welcome for the final event day. Representatives are expected to carry their ID cards so that they can avail 2 free passes.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What are the charges for one day event?’]

To attend the event at Manthan Award Festival charges are- 3000 INR. You can register yourself online.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’By when can we register online?’]

Online registration is open till October 2015. On-spot registration charges are 3000 INR.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What does the Registration charges include?’]

It includes:-

1. Delegate kit (with all information collaterals)
2. Pass to visit & meet exhibitors in ASIA EXPO
3. Meals (available at venue)
4. Attendee pass to all sessions

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’If I am not a nominee, how can I get a speaker slot at the event?’]

Please write to us at manthanaward@defindia.net for the request of getting a Speaker slot. Please attach the Brief profile of the person wishes to speak at the event

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’How do I contact someone at the Manthan Award?’]

You need to write to us at manthanaward@defindia.net saying your interest in the subject line of the mail. Our team will contact you back in 2 working days.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Are there sponsorship opportunities within the Manthan Award?’]

Yes. The Manthan Award has several sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available. To know our current sponsorship details, please contact lucky@defindia.net

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What are the stall charges, if I want to book the space?’]

• For Nominees of Manthan: 15,000 INR plus taxes for 2×1 sq. meter area with basic infrastructure
• For Others: 25000 INR plus taxes for 2×1 sq. meter area with basic infrastructure

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Who is eligible for applying for this award ?’]

The Manthan Award is open to any of the following in the e-content and digital intervention industry from any of the 36 South Asian and Asia-Pacific region countries from where nominations have been invited.

1. Governments
2. Individuals/Students
3. Entrepreneurs
4. Industry (Private Sector Companies/Corporate)
5. Academicians and Academic institutions
6. NGOs

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What is the process of entering the awards?’]

There are two ways of applying for the awards-

1. Fill the Nomination form online & submit it.
2. Download the Nomination form & send to the given ID. ( i.e. manthanaward@defindia.net )

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can anyone outside from South Asia and Asia Pacific countries apply for the awards?’]

No, Digital Empowerment Foundation conducts these awards for participants belonging to South Asia and Asia Pacific (36 countries) only.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Is there any entry fee?’]

No, There is no entry fee. Any interested participant can apply, in multiple categories.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can I enter the awards if I am a previous winner?’]

Yes, but it should not be for the same winning project. You can always apply for a different project.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Will I be getting any acknowledgement receipt for my entry?’]

Yes, when any nominee sends complete nomination form along with all the supported documents/material, we send an acknowledgement receipt to the nominee.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can I submit multiple nominations for different categories?’]

Yes, any Nominee can submit multiple product/project for different categories.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can I submit 2 different projects under the same category?’]

Yes, any individual or organization can submit different projects under the same category.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can I submit one project under 2 categories, if it fits?’]

No, One Nominee can apply under the best fit category & the project will be considered for that only. Same project cannot be submitted under 2 categories. But the Jury has the right to change the category of the project/product to the ’Best Fit’.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What is the process of withdrawing from the nominations?’]

Any Nominee is required to send an email (to the same ID on which they applied) requesting the withdrawal from the award process.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’In what form supporting material is allowed?’]

Digital Files may be submitted for all categories. Files in Powerpoint, Word, excel, PDF are allowed & Videos, audios in .wmv format.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Can I send the supporting material later after submitting the nomination form?’]

Yes, any Nominee can send the supporting material to the given email address within one week of submitting the nomination form online. Manthan Award Secretariat will send a mail regarding the same.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Will my supporting material be returned to me?’]

Any information or material related to the product/project & organization will remain confidential & will not be shared with any external entity. The Material will be given back to the Nominee after the final presentation before the Grand Jury.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What is the judging process?’]

The process of evaluation commences from the date of closing of nominations. Entries will be judged on the predefined evaluation criteria.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’What are the evaluation criteria for the product/project?’]

1. Uniqueness of Idea:
2. Content:
3. Interface & Technical speciality
4. Implementation & Scope
5. Sustainability & Accessibility

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’Is it mandatory to fill all the fields in the nomination form?’]

The fields which are marked as mandatory are necessary to be filled by the participant; otherwise the form will be considered as incomplete & might be rejected.

[/accordion_dd][accordion_dd title=’I have concept note of the project & we are going to implement it soon. Can we apply for the awards?’]

No, Any project which has not been implemented yet is not eligible to participate in the Manthan Award process. Pilot projects will not be considered.

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