Invitation for Participation in Rashtriya Kavya Utsav – National Recitation Competition (Classes IX–XII)
CBSE/ACAD/AP&AD(AC)/2026
Date: 10.06.2026
Circular No: Acad-40/2026
The Heads of all Schools affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Participation in Rashtriya Kavya Utsav – National Recitation Competition on Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP) for students of Classes IX–XII
Dear Principal,
The National Book Trust (NBT) under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of India, is organising “Rashtriya Kavya Utsav”, A National Recitation Competition through Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP) for students of Classes IX to XII across the country from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2026.
The competition aims to promote reading habits, appreciation of literature and poetry, and expressive communication skills among students. It seeks to make poetry more accessible and engaging while fostering creativity, confidence, and literary expression among young learners.
Participation Details
Students are required to:
- 1. Select a poem from the list available on the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP) platform.
- 2. Record a 60–90 second video of their recitation.
- 3. Upload the video on the prescribed social media platforms using the designated official handles and hashtags.
- 4. Submit their entry through the official ReP website/application.
A concept note with detailed guidelines regarding eligibility, participation, evaluation criteria, and certification is available at Annexure A and the same may also be accessed through the Rashtriya e- Pustakalaya platform. The selected poems will be featured on the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP).
Please facilitate awareness regarding the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya platform and its resources and display and share promotional material/banners, wherever feasible available at Annexure B.
You are requested to disseminate information regarding the competition among students of classes IX–XII and encourage maximum participation as part of literary and creative engagement activities.
Best Wishes!
(Dr. Praggya M. Singh)
Professor & Director (Academics)
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organisations and Institutions with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida-201309
3. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
4. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi- 110001
5. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751005
6. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054
7. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160017
8. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
9. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791111
10. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
11. The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No.101-102, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil – Ladakh
12. The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, 3rd Floor, B block, Anjaneya Towers, VTPS Rd, Bhimaraju Gutta, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 521 456
13. The Director, Jharkhand Education Project Council, Old HEC High School, JSCA Stadium Road, Jagannathpur, Sector-III, Dhurwa, Ranchi-834004 (Jharkhand)
14. Navy Education Society, Dte of Naval Education, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, West Block-V, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066
15. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi-110001
16. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
17. DS to Chairperson, CBSE
18. Secretary/ Controller of Examinations/ All Directors, CBSE
19. All Regional Directors/ Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions
20. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ PPS/SPS/Under Secretary/ Assistant Secretary, CBSE
21. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
22. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website
23. In-Charge, Library
24. Record File
Professor & Director (Academics)
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