Photography Contest Draws Massive Response: NTR Collector

Quick Summary:

• NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha reviewed entries submitted for a photography contest organized by teh district governance, coinciding with World Photography Day (August 19).
• Entries were displayed at the government guest house in Vijayawada, showcasing photographers’ talent across three categories.
• Themes included:

– Category 1: Tourism in NTR district, Swachh Andhra/Swachh NTR, Yogandhra.
– Category 2: thalliki Vandanam/Education, NTR Bharosa Pensions, Deepam-2.
– Category 3: Best picture with a news angle.

• Cash prizes of ₹10,000 for first place, ₹7,000 for second place and ₹4,000 for third were announced per category along with six consolation prizes of ₹2,000 each.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
This initiative by the NTR district administration stands as a creative platform to celebrate local talent and encourage community engagement thru visual storytelling aligned with meaningful themes such as tourism development and cleanliness drives like Swachh Andhra. The inclusion of prize money might incentivize higher-quality submissions while indirectly promoting awareness on topics like education and welfare schemes such as ‘NTR Bharosa Pensions.’ Efforts like these could inspire other districts to adopt similar initiatives that blend cultural party with positive social messaging.

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