A Mission Udaan Initiative
Expressions
of Freedom
Freedom from Addiction. Freedom from Screens. Free to Be You.
Write it, draw it, sing it, film it or photograph it — and tell us what freedom means to you.
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About
Your voice. Your art. Your freedom.
As part of Udaan — the 22nd District Interact Conference — Rotary Club of Addiction Prevention invites every Interactor to express, in your own art form, what freedom from addiction and a screen-free life means to you.
Every entry, whatever the art form, must speak to freedom from addiction — with a focus on teens choosing to step away from screens and live a drug-free life.
- Who can enter
- Any Interactor, ages 12–18
- Age groups
- 12–15 years and 15–18 years
- Entries
- Individual — one per category
- Deadline
- 2 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
Choose your art form
Five ways to express it. Pick one — or enter more than one category, one entry each.
Essay & Poetry
Essay Writing · Poem
A personal reflection on what freedom from addiction or a screen-free life means to you.
Type it into the form, upload a PDF, DOC or DOCX (up to 6 MB), or share a Google Drive link
Drawing & Painting
Drawing · Painting
Visualise “breaking free” — from screens, from addiction, into something better.
JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF, BMP, TIFF or AVIF · up to 5 files, 6 MB each · bigger files as a Google Drive link
Photography
Up to 5 photographs with a short caption
A real moment that captures freedom from screens — outdoors, with people, doing something a screen couldn’t replace.
JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF, BMP, TIFF or AVIF · up to 5 files, 6 MB each · bigger files as a Google Drive link
Singing
Song · Rap · Jingle
Sing it, rap it or write a jingle that carries the theme.
MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV or MP4 · up to 6 MB · bigger files as a Google Drive link
Video
Dance · Comedy · Skit
Dance it, act it or joke about it — choosing a drug-free, screen-free life.
MP4 or MOV · up to 6 MB · bigger files as a Google Drive link
Rules at a glance
- Your entry must relate to the theme — freedom from addiction, screens and drug-free living.
- Enter as many times as you like — more than one category, and more than one entry in the same category.
- Entries must be original and your own work.
- Content must be appropriate — no unsafe, offensive or discriminatory material.
- The jury’s decision is final and binding.
- Late entries after 2nd October will not be considered.
Key dates
15 Sept 2026
Entries open
2 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM
Entries close
4–5 Oct
Jury judging
6 Oct
Winners informed
9 Oct
Felicitation live at Udaan
Prizes & recognition
Your work, on the big stage
Trophies & hampers
Trophy and certificate for category and age-group winners, plus exciting prize hampers. Special mentions for standout entries.
On stage at Udaan
Winners are felicitated live at the Udaan grand event on 9th October, in front of 750+ Interactors. Selected entries are showcased live.
Beyond the stage
Selected entries featured on Rotary Club of Addiction Prevention’s social media. Exceptional entries considered for the Nasha Mukti Mandal, Maharashtra government portal.
Every participant
Receives a digitally signed certificate of participation in Expressions of Freedom — downloadable online.
FAQs
Questions, answered
Who can take part?
Any Interactor aged 12–18 from a participating Interact Club. Entries are judged in two age groups: 12–15 and 15–18 years.
Can I enter more than once?
Yes. Enter as many art forms as you like, and you can send more than one entry in the same category — just submit each one separately. After submitting, tap “Submit another entry” and your details are filled in for you.
What files can I upload?
Each file can be up to 6MB. Paintings and photographs: up to 5 images — JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF, BMP, TIFF or AVIF. Videos: MP4 or MOV. Music: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV or MP4. Essays and poems: type them into the form, or upload a PDF, DOC or DOCX. Anything bigger than 6MB is shared as a Google Drive link.
My file is bigger than 6MB. What now?
Upload it to Google Drive and paste the link in the form instead — every category accepts a Drive link. Keep link access open to everyone so we can access (set sharing to “Anyone with the link”).
Does my entry have to be on the theme?
Yes — every entry must speak to freedom from addiction, screens and drug-free living. How you interpret it is up to you.
When is the deadline?
Entries close on 2nd October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Late entries will not be considered.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a digitally signed certificate of participation, downloadable online.
How will I know if I’ve won?
Winners are informed on 6th October and felicitated live at Udaan on 9th October. We’ll contact you on the email and phone number you submit.
Who do I contact for help?
Call or WhatsApp our support line on +91-7219684350 — or tap the Support button at the bottom of any page.
Every Interactor has a story.Is yours next?
Freedom from Addiction. Freedom from Screens. Free to Be You.
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