Hyderabad, July 24 (Maxim News): As per the directions of the Prime Minister to hold nationwide photography competition for inviting entries which will be used for designing commemorative postage stamps, Department of Posts is being conducting a nationwide photography competition for designing commemorative postage stamps from 1st July to 25th July, .2017 on the occasion of Independence Day 2017. The theme of competition is ‘Beautiful India’. The terms and conditions to participate in the said photography competition are given below:
The participants are to take original snap on the subject (should not be copy of picture snapped by someone else). Any citizen of India of age group 18 years or more can participate in this contest. Participants can send only one snapped photograph on the subject. The photograph submitted should be such that can be depicted on the stamps in a visually appealing manner so as to be of interest to philatelic collectors. Participants can use only photographed paper of A4 size. Name of the participant, Age (18 years or more), Gender, Nationality, Full and complete residential address with Pin Code, Phone/Mobile Number, E-mail ID (if available). An undertaking stating that ‘The photograph submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved’ should be sent along with the entry. In case of any legal dispute related to copyright issue, Department of Posts will not be liable for the same. The photograph along with the soft copy of image in a CD should be sent through “Speed Post” in A4 size envelope. The entries may also be emailed at [email protected]. The participants should mention “Photography Competition – Independence Day 2017” on the envelope in which the photograph is sent. The prize winning designs will be considered for use on stamps and other philatelic material. The prize money will be First prize Rs. 10,000, Second prize Rs.6,000 and Third prize Rs. 4000
The entries should not be of provocative or objectionable nature. It should not be aimed at ridiculing or hurting the sentiments of any sections of the societies. The entries shall not give rise to any discoid, disharmony and will not have any graphic content of unpleasant or objectionable nature. The entries should reach on the following address by 25th July, 2017. The entries received after last date of receipt will not be entertained. To, ADG (Philately) Room No. 108 B, Dak Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001, according to a press note issued by Asst. Postmaster General (FS and Philately) O/o Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad.
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