About NCERT & NPEP

The National Population Education Project (NPEP) focuses on Adolescent Education, Mental Health, and Life Skills. It was launched in April 1980.

Major Objectives:
  • Promote research in school education.
  • Prepare and publish model textbooks.
  • Organize teacher training programs.
NOTICE & EVENTS

Role Play Competition Details Download Scheme

Role Play Participation Guide
  • Target Group: Class IX Students
  • Team Size: 4–5 Students
  • Time Duration: 5–6 Minutes
  • Costume: School Uniform/As Advised
Role Play Evaluation Criteria (100 Marks)
  • Coverage of Theme — 25
  • Presentation of Role Play — 25
  • Reflection of Life Skills — 30
  • Audience/Jury Interaction — 10
  • Summarisation — 10
Role Play Competition
Number of participating districts by year
Districts

Folk Dance Competition Details Download Scheme

Folk Dance Participation Guide
  • Target Group: Class VIII to IX Students
  • Team Size: 4–6 Students
  • Time Duration: 5–6 Minutes
  • Costume: Desired Costumes/As Advised
Folk Dance Evaluation Criteria (100 Marks)
  • Coverage of Theme — 25
  • Presentation of Folk Dance — 25
  • Reflection of Life Skills — 30
  • Audience/Jury Interaction — 10
  • Summarisation — 10
Folk Dance Competition
Number of participating districts by year
Districts

Event Timeline

Registration Opens

1st August - 30th September 2026

Online portal opens for all schools to register School Nodal Officer & participants.

Block/Zone/District/State/UT Level Selection

1st September - 31st October 2026

Block/Zone/District/State/UT Level screening, competition, evaluation & forwarding of participants to next level.

National Grand Finale

December 2026 - January 2027

Intimation/submission to NCERT about State/UT winning team along with detailed report till 31st October 2026. Top selected State teams will compete at National level event.

Contact Coordinators (preferably on WhatsApp)

Mr. Sumit Kumar

9991352345

Ms. Pooja

8700752138

Mr. Rakesh Oberoi

8178719501