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Women Shine in SAIL Story Writing Competition 2025 as Overwhelming Participation Highlights Public Connection with Steel Giant

Nearly 1,000 stories received nationwide; 8 out of 10 top awards bagged by women, reflecting the emotional and creative bond citizens share with SAIL
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New Delhi:The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), in partnership with MyGov, has announced the winners of its highly successful SAIL Story Writing Competition – 2025, centered on the theme “SAIL: Building a Culture of Happiness, Where Every Smile Matters.” The initiative garnered an overwhelming response from citizens across India, with nearly 1,000 story submissions, far exceeding expectations.

A significant highlight of the results was the domination of women participants, who secured 8 out of the 10 top awards, showcasing not only storytelling prowess but also a deep emotional resonance with SAIL’s legacy and mission.

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Award Winners

SAIL Leadership Reacts

Congratulating the winners, SAIL Chairman and Managing Director Shri Amarendu Prakash said:

Heartiest congratulations to all the winners of the SAIL Story Writing Competition – 2025! It is incredibly inspiring to see 80% of the winners are women. The stories we received beautifully showcase how SAIL’s steel is not just a building material, but a symbol of national progress and happiness. Each story is a reflection of our values and culture, and a testament to our bond with the people of India.”

A Platform for Creative Voices

Launched in February 2025, the competition invited entries of up to 800 words in either Hindi or English from all Indian citizens—including SAIL employees, retirees, and their families. The initiative aimed to celebrate SAIL’s human impact and cultural identity, while encouraging creativity and storytelling rooted in real experiences.

Select winning stories may also feature in SAIL’s internal magazine ‘SAIL News’, offering further recognition and reach to the participants.

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More Than Just a Contest

The success of the competition reinforces SAIL’s role not just as a steel producer, but as an organization deeply intertwined with the aspirations of the Indian people. By highlighting stories of happiness, community, and progress, the initiative showcases how SAIL continues to build not just infrastructure, but a shared sense of pride and belonging.

About SAIL

SAIL, or Steel Authority of India Ltd, is an Indian public sector steel manufacturing corporation headquartered in New Delhi. It’s one of India’s largest steel manufacturers and a “Maharatna” (a top-tier Public Sector Enterprise). SAIL manages several integrated and special steel plants across India, including those in Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro, and Burnpur. It is the largest government-owned steel producer in India, with an annual production capacity of 18.29 million metric tons.


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