Joy of Reading Photo Contest: Capture the Power of Books at the Pune Book Festival 2025

The National Book Trust, India, has announced the Joy of Reading Photo Contest, a one-of-its-kind national initiative celebrating the deep and universal love for reading. Launched as part of the Pune Book Festival, scheduled from 13 to 21 December 2025, this contest invites photography enthusiasts from across the country to portray the essence and impact of reading through powerful visual storytelling. 

This event aims to highlight how books enrich lives, spark imagination, nurture ideas, and strengthen the connection between readers and the world around them. Participants are encouraged to capture candid, creative moments that reflect the transformative power of reading.

A Celebration of Creativity and Culture

Winning entries will receive more than appreciation. The selected photographs will be displayed on a large wall at Fergusson College Grounds from 18 to 21 December 2025 during the festival. They will also be showcased at the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 and published in a special Coffee Table Book by NBT-India, paying tribute to the culture of reading in India. 

This initiative is designed not just as a competition but as a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the timeless joy of reading.

Who Can Participate

The contest is open to all citizens of India, regardless of age, and welcomes submissions from individuals passionate about photography and the world of books. There is no entry fee, and each participant may submit up to four photographs.

Theme and Photo Guidelines

The theme of the contest is "Joy of Reading", and only photographs that reflect this theme will be considered. All photos must be taken during the Pune Book Festival, ensuring authenticity and context. 

Participants must submit high-resolution digital files along with the RAW files, and may also opt to send hard copies. Basic editing is allowed, but excessive manipulation or AI-generated images will lead to disqualification. 

Creativity, originality, composition, aesthetics, and visual appeal will be key evaluation criteria.

Prizes and Recognition

Winners will receive certificates and cash prizes, with the following awards on offer:

First Prize: INR 31,000

Second Prize: INR 21,000

Third Prize: INR 15,000

Consolation Prizes: INR 10,000 each for two winners 

Beyond monetary rewards, winners gain national visibility through exhibitions and publication.

Last Date of Submission: 17 December 2025

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NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL 2022
18th Year All India Children Art Competition 2022

Rules and Regulations

Last Date for entries -15th June 2022

Categories
   LKG to I
   II to V
   VI to VIII
    IX to XII

 Own topic

 Any Medium of colour or black and white 

 Paper size : Quarter chart only (11 inch x 14 inch)

 Entry Fee Rs.150/- for each art work. Each child can send more work. 

 The artwork will not be returned.

 Entries should reach us on or before 15th June 2022

 Payment mode – Gpay, Paytm to 9710303030 (Kalaikoodam)

  For Account Pay contact thru’ email or phone.

  The judgement by the panel of experts will be final.

 Result Date          :   22.06.2022

 Results and Details of the award function will be posted on www.sridharshinikalaikoodam.com

 All disputes are subject to Chennai Jurisdiction only.

Required documents for submission :

Art work image
Name
Class / School
Residential Address
Aadhar Card Xerox
M.O. or DD
Screenshot of payment of Gpay or PayTM – xerox. 

You should submit the work through courier or postal for below mentioned address:

Sri Dharshini Kalaikoodam,
College of Fine Arts,
Affiliated to Tamilnadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa  Music and Fine Arts University
# 88/96, Bajanai Koil Street,
Choolaimedu, Chennai  – 600094, Tamilnadu
Mob : 9094323232 /  9710303030)

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Best Presentation Awards
Chera’s Awards (Medal)
Chola’s Awards  (Medal)
Pandiyas Awards  (Medal)
Pallava”s  Awards (Medal)
Satavahana  Awards (Medal)
Vishnu kundina  Awards (Medal)
Chalukya  Awards (Medal)
Maurya’s  Awards (Medal)
Gupta’s  Awards  (Medal)

Acharya Puraskar Award for Principal and Art Faculty (for Institutions that send above 50 participants) (Memento)

The best Institution Awards (for Institutions that send above 100 participants that send above 100 participants) (Memento)

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