Odisha Tourism Department Photography Contest [Exciting Prizes]: Apply by September 20

About the Contest

The Department of Tourism is holding a photography contest with the overarching theme of “Odisha through Your Lens”.

• Entry Date: 11th Sept’20
• Declaration of Winners – 27th Sept’20 (World Tourism Day)

The photo contest is organised by the Department of Tourism with the purpose to bring forth the beauty of Odisha to the discerning traveller. The contest will be launched and promoted through the Department’s website.

Themes

The photographs must be around the following themes.

• Beaches, Water Bodies – Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls of Odisha
• Wildlife in Odisha
• Urban Odisha
• Rural life, Tribal Life and Habitat in Odisha
• Temples and Monuments of Odisha
• Traditional Art, Culture & Craft, Classical and Folk Dances of Odisha
• Landscape / Mountains of Odisha

These photos are expected to inspire travellers to explore and unearth the hidden treasures (both natural and historical) of India’s Best Kept Secret.

Eligibility

The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers, who are above 18 years of age and all nationality except citizens of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and People’s Republic of China. The judges of the contest, contest organizers, contest sponsors, and their respective family members are not eligible to participate.

Prizes

Three images will be selected from each Theme based on jury’s decision. Each individual can win only one prize or prize package.

• 1st Prize – 2 Nights 3 Days for 2 persons on a OTDC or Ecotour Nature Camp of the Winning Contestant’s choice
• 2nd Prize – 1 night 2 Days for 2 persons on a OTDC or Ecotour Nature Camp of the Runner-up Contestant’s choice for 2 persons
• 3rd Prize – Gift Vouchers worth Rs.3000 /- (Rupees Three Thousand Only) from either OTDC/Utkalika/TIDDCOL/Boyanika

How to Apply?

Interested participants can apply for the contest through this link.

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2020