PHOTO DIVISION
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA invites entries for the 8th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
To promote and present through the medium of photography the various facets of the country such as arts, culture, development, heritage, history, life, people, society and traditions and to encourage the professional and amateur photographers across the country.
AWARDS
a) Categories of awards:
The following categories of Awards shall be presented by the Photo Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting:
1) LIFE-TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Life-Time Achievement Award shall be awarded to a renowned professional photographer of the country who has made long and outstanding contribution in the various fields of photography at the national and international level and whose photographic works have contributed to the development of the society. 3
2) 8 th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS UNDER PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
i. Professional Photographer of the Year.
ii. Special Mention Awards for Professional Photographers.
8 th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS UNDER AMATEUR CATEGORY
i. Amateur Photographer of the Year.
ii. Special Mention Awards for Amateur Photographers.
Contents of the Awards
a) LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Cash Prize of Rs.3,00,000
Special medal, Plaque or Trophy
A Shawl
A Citation
b) AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Professional Photographer of the Year:
Cash Prize of Rs. 1,00,000
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
Special Mention Award (Professional)
Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000 each
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
c) AWARDS FOR AMATEUR CATEGORY
Amateur Photographer of the Year:
Cash Prize of Rs. 75,000
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
Special Mention Awards (Amateur)
Cash Prize of Rs. 30,000 each
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
THEMES OF COMPETITION
Professional Category: Life and Water
Amateur Category: Cultural Heritage of India
Entrant should clearly mention on the top of the envelope participant of 8th National Photography Awards & send them to the address below:
Director, Photo Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Room No. 710, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
Last date of submission 31st December 2019
Click here for further information
To promote and present through the medium of photography the various facets of the country such as arts, culture, development, heritage, history, life, people, society and traditions and to encourage the professional and amateur photographers across the country.
AWARDS
a) Categories of awards:
The following categories of Awards shall be presented by the Photo Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting:
1) LIFE-TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Life-Time Achievement Award shall be awarded to a renowned professional photographer of the country who has made long and outstanding contribution in the various fields of photography at the national and international level and whose photographic works have contributed to the development of the society. 3
2) 8 th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS UNDER PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
i. Professional Photographer of the Year.
ii. Special Mention Awards for Professional Photographers.
8 th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS UNDER AMATEUR CATEGORY
i. Amateur Photographer of the Year.
ii. Special Mention Awards for Amateur Photographers.
Contents of the Awards
a) LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Cash Prize of Rs.3,00,000
Special medal, Plaque or Trophy
A Shawl
A Citation
b) AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Professional Photographer of the Year:
Cash Prize of Rs. 1,00,000
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
Special Mention Award (Professional)
Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000 each
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
c) AWARDS FOR AMATEUR CATEGORY
Amateur Photographer of the Year:
Cash Prize of Rs. 75,000
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
Special Mention Awards (Amateur)
Cash Prize of Rs. 30,000 each
Special Medal or Plaque
A Citation
THEMES OF COMPETITION
Professional Category: Life and Water
Amateur Category: Cultural Heritage of India
Entrant should clearly mention on the top of the envelope participant of 8th National Photography Awards & send them to the address below:
Director, Photo Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Room No. 710, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
Last date of submission 31st December 2019
Click here for further information
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