PAHAADI 7

PAHAADI – English Fiction Short Story Contest (7th Season)

PAHAADI is an English-language short story (fiction) contest designed to give writers from Uttarakhand a voice and a meaningful publishing opportunity.

Who can participate?

You are eligible if you are a native of Uttarakhand or have lived, worked or studied in Uttarakhand for more than 1 year. And if you have a deep, long-standing connection with the state.

You do not need to be born in Uttarakhand.

About PAHAADI

PAHAADI was started by Sanjeev Kotnala in memory of his father, Late Shri Ram Ballabh Kotnala. The contest is curated and mentored by Sanjeev Kotnala.

PAHAADI So Far

In 6 seasons, PAHAADI has:

• Published 81 stories
• Featured 49 authors
• Released 6 books 

Why participate?

• A credible, mentored platform for English fiction writers.
• Opportunity to be published in a curated book..

Important Dates

• Early Registration: Closes 31 Jan 2026
• Final Registration: Closes 15 Feb 2026
  
• Story Submission: 15th April 2026

If you know someone connected to Uttarakhand who loves writing, please share this with them.