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Esri India ArcGIS StoryMaps Contest

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  • Discover ArcGIS StoryMaps

    Stories created using ArcGIS StoryMaps combine one or more web maps with narrative text, great images, and multimedia content to tell stories about neighborhoods, communities, nations, and the world using the common visual language of geography. StoryMaps users create approximately 2,000 narrative maps each day.

    Learn more about ArcGIS StoryMaps

  • Practice storytelling

    Even if you've never made a story using ArcGIS StoryMaps before, we have the tools and resources you need to learn, including ready-to-use templates. Take advantage of blog posts and tutorials to help you get started, and explore story galleries for inspiration.

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  • Tell your story

    Your story could showcase your plans or projects, educate people about an issue, or help gain support for your cause. Or it could be a personal story, such as sharing a place you love. The possibilities are endless.

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Challenge Announcement

The Esri India ArcGIS StoryMap Contest aims to inspire and empower individuals and teams to harness the power of geographic information and storytelling to address critical issues, foster creativity, and share compelling narratives about India's diverse and dynamic landscape. This contest serves as a platform for participants to demonstrate their ability to convey complex spatial information in an engaging and informative way using Esri's StoryMaps technology.

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Themes

  • 1

    Sustainable Cities

    Explore the challenges and opportunities in building sustainable, smart, and resilient cities in India. Participants can focus on urban planning, transportation, waste management, or innovative solutions for urban development.

  • 2

    Environmental Conservation

    Highlight the natural beauty and environmental conservation efforts in India. Stories may encompass topics like biodiversity, conservation initiatives, climate change impacts, or sustainable agriculture.

  • 3

    Social Impact

    Showcase the human stories that reflect the positive impact of GIS and location-based solutions on communities and society at large. This could include topics like healthcare access, education, disaster response, or public service improvement.

  • 4

    Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India and its contribution to the tourism industry. Participants can create stories that promote cultural landmarks, historical sites, and indigenous traditions. Participants can also create stories that delve into sacred places, rituals, festivals, spiritual practices, or the coexistence of various spiritual traditions within India.

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    Sports & Events Mapping

    Celebrate the spirit of sports, concerts, festivals, and large public events through powerful storytelling. Be it mapping race routes and crowd flows or highlighting behind-the-scenes logistics and community engagement, participants can use their ArcGIS skills to showcase the scale and impact of these moments.

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Dates and submission deadlines

The submission deadline is Sunday, August 17, 2025.

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Prizes

Top 5 winners will be announced at Esri India User Conference 2025 and awarded individual vouchers worth INR 5000/-

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Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the chosen theme.
  • Effective use of GIS technology and spatial data.
  • Clarity and creativity in storytelling.
  • Visual and multimedia elements.
  • Overall impact and engagement.

Awards and Recognition:

The top StoryMaps will be featured on the Esri India website and showcased at Esri India events.

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Terms and conditions

By entering, you agree to the terms and conditions. 

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