Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Hans India Lensman Wins Consolation Prize at Vijayawada Photography Contest
Ch Venkata Mastan, a photographer from The Hans India, received a consolation prize.
He was recognised in a photography contest held in Vijayawada.
The contest was organised by the NTR district administration for World Photography Day.
His category focused on youth, P4, economic development and welfare.
People submitted 221 photographs in three different categories.
Judges selected 27 photographs for prizes and consolation awards.
The event also displayed the winning photographs.
Rare old cameras were shown as part of the celebration.
The Hans India lensman Ch Venkata Mastan won a consolation prize in Category 2.
The district-level competition was organised by the NTR district administration for World Photography Day.
Category 2 covered youth, P4, economic development and welfare.
A total of 221 photographs were submitted across three categories, with 27 receiving prizes or consolation awards.
An exhibition of winning photographs and a display of vintage cameras were held during the celebrations.
- Who
- The Hans India lensman Ch Venkata Mastan and other participating photographers; District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha presented the award.
- What
- Mastan won a consolation prize in Category 2 of a district-level photography competition.
- When
- The event was held on Wednesday on the occasion of World Photography Day.
- Where
- At the Collectorate in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The NTR district administration organised the competition to encourage and recognise photographers and photojournalists.
- Award recipient
- Ch Venkata Mastan won a consolation prize in Category 2.
- Organiser
- NTR district administration
- Categories
- Andhra Pradesh culture, heritage and tourism; youth, P4, economic development and welfare; and Best News Picture.
- Entries
- 221 photographs were received.
- Recognised photographs
- 27 photographs received prizes or consolation awards.
- Award presenter
- District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha
- Additional displays
- Award-winning photographs and rare, vintage cameras were exhibited.