{"id":22910,"date":"2026-09-18T13:26:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpur.in\/blog\/?p=22910"},"modified":"2026-09-18T13:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:28:41","slug":"cpu-icwa-national-essay-competition-2026-gen-z-digital-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpur.in\/blog\/cpu-icwa-national-essay-competition-2026-gen-z-digital-diplomacy\/","title":{"rendered":"CPU &#038; ICWA National Essay Competition 2026: Gen Z &#038; Digital Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22910\" class=\"elementor elementor-22910\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9521908 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"9521908\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b72c5be\" data-id=\"b72c5be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e98428 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"2e98428\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c29bd96\" data-id=\"c29bd96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419fc8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"419fc8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .cpu_post_wrap {\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    color: #1a1a1a;\r\n    max-width: 860px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    padding: 0 16px 48px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cpu_post_hero {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012d4a 0%, #011e35 100%);\r\n    border-radius: 12px;\r\n    padding: 48px 40px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cpu_post_hero_tag {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    background: #cab34f;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    padding: 5px 14px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cpu_post_hero_title {\r\n    font-size: 32px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cpu_post_hero_title span { color: #cab34f; 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}\r\n    .cpu_post_hero_title { font-size: 24px; }\r\n    .cpu_post_stats_row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n    .cpu_post_winners_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n    .cpu_post_jury_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n    .cpu_post_speaker_header { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 10px !important; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"cpu_post_wrap\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- Hero -->\r\n  <section class=\"cpu_post_hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"cpu_post_hero_tag\">Inter-University Essay Competition \u00b7 CPU Kota \u00d7 ICWA<\/div>\r\n    <h1 class=\"cpu_post_hero_title\">Digital Diplomacy, Gen Z and India's Global Image -<br><span>CPU & ICWA Host National Essay Writing Competition 2026<\/span><\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"cpu_post_hero_sub\">The School of Arts & Humanities, Career Point University, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, brought 174 young voices to one national academic platform.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Intro -->\r\n  <p class=\"cpu_post_intro\">\r\n    The School of Arts & Humanities, Career Point University, Kota, in collaboration with the <strong>Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi<\/strong>, successfully organised the final round of the <strong>Inter-University Essay Writing Competition 2026<\/strong> on 12 September 2026. Centred on the theme <em>\"Digital Diplomacy, Gen Z and Social Media: Shaping India's Global Image,\"<\/em> the competition provided a national-level academic platform for young minds to engage with the intersection of diplomacy, technology, youth participation and global communication.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Stats -->\r\n  <section class=\"cpu_post_stats_row\">\r\n    <section class=\"cpu_post_stat_box\">\r\n      <span class=\"cpu_post_stat_num\">174<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"cpu_post_stat_label\">Entries from universities across India<\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <section class=\"cpu_post_stat_box\">\r\n      <span class=\"cpu_post_stat_num\">2<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"cpu_post_stat_label\">Categories - UG & PG<\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <section class=\"cpu_post_stat_box\">\r\n      <span class=\"cpu_post_stat_num\">4<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"cpu_post_stat_label\">External jury members from across India<\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Keynote -->\r\n  <h2 class=\"cpu_post_section_title\">Keynote Address<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cpu_post_speaker_card\">\r\n    <div class=\"cpu_post_speaker_header\">\r\n      <div class=\"cpu_speaker_img_box\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cpur.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dr._F._R._Siddiqui-removebg.png\" alt=\"Dr. F. R. Siddiqui\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_name\">Dr. F. R. Siddiqui<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_title\">Representative, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_text\">Dr. Siddiqui described social media as a \"double-edged sword\" - its impact depending entirely on the wisdom, awareness and purpose of the person using it. He highlighted the democratic potential of digital platforms in giving ordinary citizens, especially young people, a powerful voice in public discourse. Connecting this to the competition's theme, he reflected on how social media is transforming the way India's society, culture, policies and achievements are perceived internationally - and how Gen Z is increasingly becoming a participant in shaping these narratives. He also cautioned students against letting social media replace deeper intellectual engagement, urging them to combine technological participation with reading, knowledge and critical thinking.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Quote -->\r\n  <section class=\"cpu_post_quote\">\r\n    \"When digital platforms are used with knowledge, understanding and critical thinking, they can become powerful instruments of communication and positive engagement.\"\r\n    <span class=\"cpu_post_quote_attr\">- Dr. F. R. Siddiqui, Representative, ICWA New Delhi<\/span>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Academic Leadership -->\r\n  <h2 class=\"cpu_post_section_title\">Academic Leadership & Addresses<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cpu_post_speaker_card\">\r\n    <div class=\"cpu_post_speaker_header\">\r\n      <div class=\"cpu_speaker_img_box\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cpur.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prof._Dr._Sangeeta_Mathur-removebg.png\" alt=\"Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Mathur\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_name\">Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Mathur<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_title\">Professor & Dean, School of Arts & Humanities, Career Point University<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_text\">Prof. Mathur welcomed guests and participants and highlighted the academic relevance of the theme. She emphasised that the competition was conceived not merely as an essay-writing exercise but as an academic platform to encourage research-oriented thinking, critical engagement and informed participation - connecting classroom understanding of international relations with emerging developments in technology, media and public diplomacy.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cpu_post_speaker_card\">\r\n    <div class=\"cpu_post_speaker_header\">\r\n      <div class=\"cpu_speaker_img_box\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cpur.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dr.-Mayank-Saxena-removebg.png\" alt=\"Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_name\">Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_title\">Vice Chancellor, Career Point University, Kota<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"cpu_post_speaker_text\">Prof. Saxena addressed the gathering and shared his perspectives with participants, reinforcing CPU's commitment to creating meaningful academic opportunities that connect students with national and global conversations.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Round Table -->\r\n  <h2 class=\"cpu_post_section_title\">Round-Table Discussion<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"cpu_post_body_text\">\r\n    A major academic component of the programme was the round-table discussion on <em>\"Gen Z, Digital Diplomacy and India's Global Image: The Role of Higher Education.\"<\/em> The deliberations highlighted the responsibility of universities in promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, responsible communication and awareness of global affairs - and the growing role of young citizens in shaping digital narratives about India internationally. 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Global Conversations.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"cpu_post_closing_text\">The collaboration between Career Point University and the Indian Council of World Affairs gave students a valuable platform to connect classroom learning with contemporary international developments. 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The School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University, Kota, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, successfully organised the final round of the Inter-University Essay Writing Competition 2026 on 12 September 2026. Centred on the theme &#8220;Digital Diplomacy, Gen Z and Social Media: Shaping India&#8217;s Global Image,&#8221; the competition provided a national-level academic platform for young minds to engage with the intersection of diplomacy, technology, youth participation and global communication. 174 Entries from universities across India 2 Categories &#8211; UG &#038; PG 4 External jury members from across India Keynote Address Dr. F. R. Siddiqui Representative, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi Dr. Siddiqui described social media as a &#8220;double-edged sword&#8221; &#8211; its impact depending entirely on the wisdom, awareness and purpose of the person using it. He highlighted the democratic potential of digital platforms in giving ordinary citizens, especially young people, a powerful voice in public discourse. Connecting this to the competition&#8217;s theme, he reflected on how social media is transforming the way India&#8217;s society, culture, policies and achievements are perceived internationally &#8211; and how Gen Z is increasingly becoming a participant in shaping these narratives. He also cautioned students against letting social media replace deeper intellectual engagement, urging them to combine technological participation with reading, knowledge and critical thinking. &#8220;When digital platforms are used with knowledge, understanding and critical thinking, they can become powerful instruments of communication and positive engagement.&#8221; &#8211; Dr. F. R. Siddiqui, Representative, ICWA New Delhi Academic Leadership &#038; Addresses Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Mathur Professor &#038; Dean, School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University Prof. Mathur welcomed guests and participants and highlighted the academic relevance of the theme. She emphasised that the competition was conceived not merely as an essay-writing exercise but as an academic platform to encourage research-oriented thinking, critical engagement and informed participation &#8211; connecting classroom understanding of international relations with emerging developments in technology, media and public diplomacy. Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena Vice Chancellor, Career Point University, Kota Prof. Saxena addressed the gathering and shared his perspectives with participants, reinforcing CPU&#8217;s commitment to creating meaningful academic opportunities that connect students with national and global conversations. Round-Table Discussion A major academic component of the programme was the round-table discussion on &#8220;Gen Z, Digital Diplomacy and India&#8217;s Global Image: The Role of Higher Education.&#8221; The deliberations highlighted the responsibility of universities in promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, responsible communication and awareness of global affairs &#8211; and the growing role of young citizens in shaping digital narratives about India internationally. Prof. (Dr.) Abid Hussain, Dean, Research &#038; Higher Studies, also contributed to the academic deliberations. Winners \ud83c\udf93 Undergraduate Category \ud83e\udd47 Sonakshi Vaishnav Career Point University, Kota \ud83e\udd48 Anandita Kulhar Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur \ud83e\udd49 Zoya Bothra Mahindra University, Hyderabad, Telangana \ud83c\udf93 Postgraduate Category \ud83e\udd47 Anika Mathur Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi \ud83e\udd48 Rashika Singh Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur \ud83e\udd49 Srishti Jain Government Girls College, Kota Distinguished Jury Prof. (Dr.) Rajkumar Garg Government Arts College, Kota Prof. (Dr.) Shraddha Soral Government Arts College, Kota Dr. Nandini Bashishtha Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab Dr. Bhawna Sharma Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla \ud83c\udf10 Young Voices. Global Conversations. The collaboration between Career Point University and the Indian Council of World Affairs gave students a valuable platform to connect classroom learning with contemporary international developments. 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The School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University, Kota, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, successfully organised the final round of the Inter-University Essay Writing Competition 2026 on 12 September 2026. Centred on the theme &#8220;Digital Diplomacy, Gen Z and Social Media: Shaping India&#8217;s Global Image,&#8221; the competition provided a national-level academic platform for young minds to engage with the intersection of diplomacy, technology, youth participation and global communication. 174 Entries from universities across India 2 Categories &#8211; UG &#038; PG 4 External jury members from across India Keynote Address Dr. F. R. Siddiqui Representative, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi Dr. Siddiqui described social media as a &#8220;double-edged sword&#8221; &#8211; its impact depending entirely on the wisdom, awareness and purpose of the person using it. 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Siddiqui, Representative, ICWA New Delhi Academic Leadership &#038; Addresses Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Mathur Professor &#038; Dean, School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University Prof. Mathur welcomed guests and participants and highlighted the academic relevance of the theme. She emphasised that the competition was conceived not merely as an essay-writing exercise but as an academic platform to encourage research-oriented thinking, critical engagement and informed participation &#8211; connecting classroom understanding of international relations with emerging developments in technology, media and public diplomacy. Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena Vice Chancellor, Career Point University, Kota Prof. Saxena addressed the gathering and shared his perspectives with participants, reinforcing CPU&#8217;s commitment to creating meaningful academic opportunities that connect students with national and global conversations. Round-Table Discussion A major academic component of the programme was the round-table discussion on &#8220;Gen Z, Digital Diplomacy and India&#8217;s Global Image: The Role of Higher Education.&#8221; The deliberations highlighted the responsibility of universities in promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, responsible communication and awareness of global affairs &#8211; and the growing role of young citizens in shaping digital narratives about India internationally. Prof. (Dr.) Abid Hussain, Dean, Research &#038; Higher Studies, also contributed to the academic deliberations. 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ICWA Host National Essay Writing Competition 2026 The School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, brought 174 young voices to one national academic platform. The School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University, Kota, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, successfully organised the final round of the Inter-University Essay Writing Competition 2026 on 12 September 2026. Centred on the theme &#8220;Digital Diplomacy, Gen Z and Social Media: Shaping India&#8217;s Global Image,&#8221; the competition provided a national-level academic platform for young minds to engage with the intersection of diplomacy, technology, youth participation and global communication. 174 Entries from universities across India 2 Categories &#8211; UG &#038; PG 4 External jury members from across India Keynote Address Dr. F. R. Siddiqui Representative, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi Dr. Siddiqui described social media as a &#8220;double-edged sword&#8221; &#8211; its impact depending entirely on the wisdom, awareness and purpose of the person using it. He highlighted the democratic potential of digital platforms in giving ordinary citizens, especially young people, a powerful voice in public discourse. Connecting this to the competition&#8217;s theme, he reflected on how social media is transforming the way India&#8217;s society, culture, policies and achievements are perceived internationally &#8211; and how Gen Z is increasingly becoming a participant in shaping these narratives. He also cautioned students against letting social media replace deeper intellectual engagement, urging them to combine technological participation with reading, knowledge and critical thinking. &#8220;When digital platforms are used with knowledge, understanding and critical thinking, they can become powerful instruments of communication and positive engagement.&#8221; &#8211; Dr. F. R. Siddiqui, Representative, ICWA New Delhi Academic Leadership &#038; Addresses Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Mathur Professor &#038; Dean, School of Arts &#038; Humanities, Career Point University Prof. Mathur welcomed guests and participants and highlighted the academic relevance of the theme. She emphasised that the competition was conceived not merely as an essay-writing exercise but as an academic platform to encourage research-oriented thinking, critical engagement and informed participation &#8211; connecting classroom understanding of international relations with emerging developments in technology, media and public diplomacy. Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena Vice Chancellor, Career Point University, Kota Prof. Saxena addressed the gathering and shared his perspectives with participants, reinforcing CPU&#8217;s commitment to creating meaningful academic opportunities that connect students with national and global conversations. Round-Table Discussion A major academic component of the programme was the round-table discussion on &#8220;Gen Z, Digital Diplomacy and India&#8217;s Global Image: The Role of Higher Education.&#8221; The deliberations highlighted the responsibility of universities in promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, responsible communication and awareness of global affairs &#8211; and the growing role of young citizens in shaping digital narratives about India internationally. Prof. (Dr.) Abid Hussain, Dean, Research &#038; Higher Studies, also contributed to the academic deliberations. Winners \ud83c\udf93 Undergraduate Category \ud83e\udd47 Sonakshi Vaishnav Career Point University, Kota \ud83e\udd48 Anandita Kulhar Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur \ud83e\udd49 Zoya Bothra Mahindra University, Hyderabad, Telangana \ud83c\udf93 Postgraduate Category \ud83e\udd47 Anika Mathur Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi \ud83e\udd48 Rashika Singh Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur \ud83e\udd49 Srishti Jain Government Girls College, Kota Distinguished Jury Prof. (Dr.) Rajkumar Garg Government Arts College, Kota Prof. (Dr.) Shraddha Soral Government Arts College, Kota Dr. Nandini Bashishtha Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab Dr. Bhawna Sharma Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla \ud83c\udf10 Young Voices. Global Conversations. The collaboration between Career Point University and the Indian Council of World Affairs gave students a valuable platform to connect classroom learning with contemporary international developments. 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