Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Local Photography Winners Announced and MPDO Honored
The local government held a photography contest to celebrate World Photography Day.
Many people entered pictures in different categories.
The winners got prizes like money and certificates.
In other news, a government worker named T Swarnalatha was also given an award for being the best at her job.
District Collector Dr. G Lakshmisha announced winners of a photography competition.
The competition was held in honor of World Photography Day.
186 entries were submitted across three categories.
Winners received cash prizes, certificates, and mementos.
Gannavaram MPDO T Swarnalatha was honored as Best MPDO.
- Who
- Dr. G Lakshmisha, T Swarnalatha, Minister for Excise and Mines Kollu Ravindra, and District In-charge Collector Geethanjali Sharma.
- What
- District-level photography competition winners announced and MPDO T Swarnalatha was honored as Best MPDO.
- When
- World Photography Day (August 19) and 79th Independence Day celebrations.
- Where
- District Police Parade Grounds at Machilipatnam
- Why
- To encourage photographers and to recognize outstanding public service.
- Event
- World Photography Day & 79th Independence Day
- Awards Presented To
- T Swarnalatha and Photography Competition Winners
- Awarding Officials
- Minister for Excise and Mines Kollu Ravindra & District In-charge Collector Geethanjali Sharma
- Competition Categories
- Tourism, Swachh Andhra, Yoga Andhra, Mother's Tribute / Education and NTR Bharosa Pensions, Best News Picture
