- At the Gujarat Circle level, Pranjal P. Agrawal from Vadodara Region secures the first position, Sonal R. Der from Air Force School, Jamnagar, Rajkot Region secures the second position, while Vishwaba A. Vaghela from Ahmedabad secures the third position.
- Handwritten letters reaffirm emotional depth in a digital-first world
- UPU platform empowers students to voice global and environmental concerns
- Ocean-themed letters spotlight conservation, balance and responsibility
- Gujarat students shine as letter writing emerges as a tool for awareness and creativity
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, DEC 24
At a time when communication is largely dominated by digital platforms, the enduring relevance and dignity of handwritten letters were reaffirmed during the felicitation of winners of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition–2025 in Ahmedabad.
“In today’s fast-paced era, when most communication has become confined to digital platforms, the tradition of letter writing continues to retain its relevance and dignity. A handwritten letter vividly conveys emotions arising from the depths of the heart and establishes a direct connection with the reader,” said Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav while felicitating the winners.
Vishwaba A. Vaghela, a Class 8 student of H. B. Kapadia Primary School, Ahmedabad, was felicitated with a cheque of ₹5,000 and a Certificate of Appreciation for securing third position in the Gujarat Circle of the competition. A total of 995 students from schools across the Gujarat Circle participated in the contest organised by the Universal Postal Union on the theme: “Imagine you are the ocean. Write a letter to someone explaining why and how they should take good care of you.”
At the Gujarat Circle level, Pranjal P. Agrawal from Vadodara Region secured the first position, Sonal R. Der from Air Force School, Jamnagar, Rajkot Region secured the second position, while Vishwaba A. Vaghela from Ahmedabad secured the third position.
Highlighting the broader impact of the initiative, Krishna Kumar Yadav said, “This internationally organised competition not only served as a platform to encourage youth’s creativity and writing skills, but also proved helpful in developing awareness and sensitivity towards environmental conservation. Through their letters, the students conveyed a strong message on ocean conservation, environmental balance and responsibility towards nature.”
He further noted, “This initiative, jointly organised by the Universal Postal Union and the India Post, provides an important platform for young people especially Gen-Z to think about social and global issues and express their feelings through letter writing.”
Senior Postmaster, Ahmedabad GPO, Alpesh Shah said that the Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition is organised every year by the Department of Posts for children aged 9 to 15 years. “At the State or Circle level, the top three selected participants are awarded prize money of ₹25,000, ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 for the first, second and third positions respectively, along with certificates,” he said.
The event was attended by postal officials, including Alpesh Shah, V M. Vahora, M M Shaikh, Ritul Gandhi, Jinesh Patel, Ramesh Patel, Ronak Shah, Bhavin Prajapati, Ramswroop Mangawa, Payal Patel, Yogendra Rathod, Dixit Rami and others.
