Write about
AI, Work and Society.
Think rigorously. Write originally. Make it matter.
A national essay contest for students and professionals exploring how artificial intelligence reshapes India — economically, culturally, and politically. Organised by the Omysha Foundation.
Open to All Audiences
Five Tracks
19 Aug 2026
Submission Deadline
Omysha Foundation
Organiser
Future Focused
India's AI Economy
Research Framework 2026
Six Themes for 2026.
Each theme represents a critical policy frontier where artificial intelligence intersects with Indian society. Choose the lens through which your analysis speaks.
T1
Economic Displacement & Labour
How AI-driven automation reshapes employment, income distribution, and the future of work in India.
Research brief available
T2
Governance & Accountability
Frameworks for regulating AI systems in public services, judiciary, and democratic institutions.
Research brief available
T3
Education & Skill Transition
Preparing India's workforce and students for an AI-integrated educational and professional landscape.
Research brief available
T4
Health & Equity
AI in healthcare — access, bias, diagnostics, and the ethics of algorithmic medicine.
Research brief available
T5
Environment & Sustainability
The environmental cost of AI infrastructure and its potential as a tool for climate action.
Research brief available
T6
Culture, Identity & Expression
AI's impact on creative industries, language diversity, cultural preservation, and individual identity.
Research brief available
Application Pathways
Five tracks, one contest.
Whether you are a student, researcher, practitioner, or independent thinker, there is a track for you. All tracks are evaluated on the same rigorous RAB rubric.
01
Track 01
Senior UG & PG Students
Final year undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in any Indian institution.
02
Track 02
Doctoral Scholars
Enrolled doctoral researchers at any accredited Indian university or research institute.
03
Track 03
Independent Writers
Blog or journal writers outside academia who write independently.
04
Track 04
Members of Society
Other students, working professionals, civil society members, policymakers, and business owners.
Submission Lifecycle
Three steps to submit.
Apply
Complete the application form with your track, institution, and sector details.
August 2026
Write
Choose one of the six themes. Write 1,500–3,000 words of original analysis. Submit as PDF or DOCX.
Aug–Sep 2026
Review & Results
Your essay goes through quality checks, then Research Advisory Bureau (RAB) review. Results announced 1 December 2026.
Oct–Dec 2026
Deadline: 19 August 2026
Your essay could shape the conversation.
₹200 for students · ₹1,000 for professionals. Open to all of India.
An initiative of
OMYSHA FOUNDATION