Panaji: October 01, 2026
The Department of Information & Publicity invites entries under the Goa State Photo Contest and Exhibition Scheme in two different categories. For category-1 the topic is Architectural Legacy of Goa: Forts, Traditional/heritage houses, Historic Temples, Churches and Mosques, while for category-2 the topic is Streets of Goa.
Each entry should carry photographer’s Name, Nationality, Postal address, Mobile / Telephone numbers, E-mail address on the back of the photographs in Block letters. Technical details such as camera used, should be sent along with the entry. Mobile and Drone images shall not be considered for the entry. A brief of the photographs and bio-data of the photographer not more than 100 words each should be attached with the entry. Certificate that all photographs are the works of original nature and taken by the entrant himself/herself has to be enclosed by the entrant. Entrants are required to submit a high resolution soft copy through pendrive along with clear photograph prints.
The entrants need to submit Colour prints in 12 x 8 size mandatorily and can send maximum number of 4 different photographs in either one or both categories. There is no entry fee, no age bar and no qualification required for participation in the contest. Picture shot with drone will not be accepted.
Individuals who are born and resident of 15 years in Goa shall be given preference under this Scheme, though the Scheme does not bar others, who are residents of the State of Goa for at least 15 years prior to the application under this Scheme. Latest resident certificate will be the proof document which will be required to be submitted by the entrants.
First Prize in each category carries a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/-, Second Prize – Rs. 16,000/- and Third Prize of Rs.12, 000/- along with certificate. Besides, five Consolation Prizes of Rs. 2,000/- each and certificate in each category.
The photographs captured under this assignment shall become the property of the Department to use and exhibit for exhibitions. The last day for submission of entries is up to 5.00 pm of October 30, 2026. The Photo Exhibition will be held on the National Press Day and the prizes to the winners will be presented at the National Press Day function on November 16, 2026.
The entries should be super scribed with the words: “Entries for The Goa State Photo Contest and Exhibition” and to be addressed to the Director of Information and Publicity, 3rd Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa. Entries received after the last date will not be entertained.
