The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with MyGov, invites creative citizens to participate in the CyberDost Mascot Contest. This initiative aims to create an engaging and relatable mascot that embodies CyberDost’s mission of raising awareness about cybercrime prevention and promoting safe online practices.

What Is CyberDost?

CyberDost is the official social media platform of the I4C, dedicated to educating the public on cybercrime prevention and online safety. Through informative content and timely alerts, CyberDost empowers citizens to navigate the digital world securely.

Contest Overview

• Start Date: May 8, 2025
• Deadline: June 8, 2025, 5:30 PM IST
• Submission Platform: MyGov Portal

Mascot Requirements:

• Concept: The mascot should reflect CyberDost’s mission of promoting cybercrime awareness.
• Design: Create a friendly, relatable character that appeals to all age groups and genders.
• Format: High-resolution JPG or PNG (minimum 300 DPI), not exceeding 4 MB.
• Concept Note: Include a brief explanation (up to 150 words) detailing the mascot’s relevance.

Optional Enhancements:

• Provide color and grayscale versions.
• Include front and side views of the mascot.

Social Media Engagement:

• Share your design on at least one social media platform.
• Tag @CyberDost and use the official contest hashtags.

Evaluation Criteria & Rewards

Judging Parameters:

• Originality and creativity.
• Simplicity and memorability.
• Relatability to a broad audience.
• Alignment with CyberDost’s mission.

Prizes:

• Grand Winner: Receives an exclusive I4C Goodie Bag and official felicitation by I4C.
• Three Runners-Up: Each receives a Digital Certificate of Recognition and a shoutout on CyberDost’s social media handles.

How to Participate

1. Design your mascot adhering to the specified guidelines.
2. Submit your entry via the MyGov Portal.
3. Share your design on social media, tagging @CyberDost and using the official contest hashtags.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to India’s cyber safety initiatives. Submit your creative mascot design by June 8, 2025, and be a part of the digital security movement!

For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to the official contest page.