<p>The Central Reserve Police Force on Monday announced a national poster-making contest on COVID-19 for school students as part of an initiative to enhance public awareness about the pandemic.</p>.<p>The contest is open for students in three categories: Class 1-5, 6-10 and 11-12.</p>.<p>Students can send their entries through the official Twitter handle of the CRPF @crpfindia with hashtag BalsenaFightsCorona, an official spokesperson said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-lockdown-in-focus-as-indias-tally-goes-past-5800-global-toll-crosses-85000-817763.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>"The entries can be in the form of a hand-made painting, drawing or sketch with an appropriate tagline or slogan. It should be accompanied with the name of the student, their parents, class of study and school," he said.</p>.<p>The last date for sending the entries is April 25.</p>.<p>A jury of experts and force officials will decide the winners and top three will stand to win a cash prize of Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000 and Rs 25,000. </p>.<p>Ten consolation or motivational cash amounts of Rs 5,000 will also be given in each of the three categories, the official said.</p>.<p>With 3.25 lakh personnel in its ranks, the CRPF is the country's largest paramilitary force and designated as the lead internal security force. </p>
<p>The Central Reserve Police Force on Monday announced a national poster-making contest on COVID-19 for school students as part of an initiative to enhance public awareness about the pandemic.</p>.<p>The contest is open for students in three categories: Class 1-5, 6-10 and 11-12.</p>.<p>Students can send their entries through the official Twitter handle of the CRPF @crpfindia with hashtag BalsenaFightsCorona, an official spokesperson said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-lockdown-in-focus-as-indias-tally-goes-past-5800-global-toll-crosses-85000-817763.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>"The entries can be in the form of a hand-made painting, drawing or sketch with an appropriate tagline or slogan. It should be accompanied with the name of the student, their parents, class of study and school," he said.</p>.<p>The last date for sending the entries is April 25.</p>.<p>A jury of experts and force officials will decide the winners and top three will stand to win a cash prize of Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000 and Rs 25,000. </p>.<p>Ten consolation or motivational cash amounts of Rs 5,000 will also be given in each of the three categories, the official said.</p>.<p>With 3.25 lakh personnel in its ranks, the CRPF is the country's largest paramilitary force and designated as the lead internal security force. </p>