Policy Prism 2.0 - Bridge the Gap

Overview A national-level inter-college policy analysis competition challenging students to examine government and corporate policies through a gender lens, identify gaps, and propose practical, evidence-based solutions that promote equity, inclusivity, and fairness. About the Competition Policies shape the opportunities, rights, and experiences of individuals across society. But do existing policies adequately address gender-based inequalities? Policy Prism – Bridge the Gap Challenge, organised by the Centre for Women’s Leadership (CWL), IMI Delhi, is a national-level inter-college competition designed to encourage students to critically evaluate government and corporate policies through a gender lens. The competition invites participants to identify gaps in existing policies, examine their real-world implications, and develop practical, innovative, and evidence-based recommendations. Through a series of analytical and presentation-based rounds, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking, policy awareness, research skills, and problem-solving abilities. Key Dates: Round 1 – Preliminary Quiz: 21st October 2026 Round 2 – Policy Gap Analysis: 24th October 2026 Round 3 – Final Policy Pitch: 31st October 2026 Join us in bridging the gap between policy and practice to build a more equitable, inclusive, and fair society. Who Can Participate? Students from colleges across India. Teams comprising two to four students. Participants interested in gender equity, public policy, corporate policy, social impact, and inclusive leadership. Why Participate? Develop critical thinking and policy analysis skills. Explore the intersection of gender equity and policymaking. Strengthen research, presentation, and problem-solving abilities. Propose actionable solutions to real-world policy challenges. Engage with issues of equity, inclusivity, and fairness. Prizes and Certificates: Winner – ₹6,000; First Runner-Up – ₹4,500; Second Runner-Up – ₹2,500. Participation certificates will be awarded to all participants. Rules and Regulations Team Composition: Each team must consist of 2–4 members. Cross-college and cross-discipline teams may participate, subject to the organisers’ confirmation. Registration: All participants must register through Unstop and provide accurate personal and team details. Competition Structure: The competition will consist of three rounds: Preliminary Quiz, Semi-Final – Policy Gap Analysis, and Final – Policy Pitch. Preliminary Round: Participants must complete an online quiz comprising 15 questions within 12 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark, with no negative marking. Rankings will be determined by accuracy, with completion time serving as the tie-breaker. Semi-Final Submission: Shortlisted teams must submit a four-slide PPT/PDF analysing an existing government or corporate policy from a gender perspective and recommending practical solutions. Final Presentation: Shortlisted finalists must present their proposed solutions before the judging panel within the allotted eight minutes, followed by two minutes of Q&A. Originality and References: All submissions must be original. Teams must acknowledge sources of data, research, and external references. Plagiarism or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Submission Deadlines: All deliverables must be submitted within the deadlines communicated by the organisers. Late submissions may not be considered. Fair Participation: Teams must ensure that all information submitted is accurate and that their work complies with the competition guidelines. Organisers’ Decision: The organising committee reserves the right to resolve disputes and make decisions regarding competition administration. Its decisions will be final, subject to the published.