Yoga My Pride Photography Contest
by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
Cash Prize up to Rs. 75,000
Yoga My Pride Photography Contest is a competition by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India for children aged 0 to 100, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Single submission event; entries accepted over approximately 25 days (submission window opens in late March and closes in late April annually)
Format
Individual
Time needed
Single photo and slogan submission; total time to photograph, upload, and complete the form is typically under 30 minutes
About this opportunity
Yoga My Pride Photography Contest is a national photography competition organized jointly by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The contest invites participants to submit a self-portrait yoga pose photograph along with a short slogan of up to 15 words, celebrating International Yoga Day.
The contest is structured across six categories based on age and gender: Female Youth (under 18), Male Youth (under 18), Female Adult (18 and above), Male Adult (18 and above), Female Yoga Professional, and Male Yoga Professional. Participants register and submit entries through the MyGov InnovateIndia portal.
Entries are evaluated by a judging panel based on pose correctness, slogan relevance, photograph quality, creativity, and background composition. Ministry of AYUSH employees and their direct relatives are not eligible to participate.
Winners in each category receive cash prizes of Rs. 75,000 (1st prize), Rs. 50,000 (2nd prize), and Rs. 25,000 (3rd prize). The contest is free to enter and represents a government-backed opportunity for photographers of all ages to gain national recognition while celebrating India's yoga heritage.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0 to 100 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Additional requirements
- Ministry of AYUSH employees and their direct relatives are not eligible
Open to all ages. Six categories: Female/Male x Youth (under 18), Adult (18 and above), Yoga Professional. Ministry of AYUSH employees and their relatives are excluded.
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Rs. 75,000 (1st prize per category)
1st prize Rs. 75,000, 2nd prize Rs. 50,000, 3rd prize Rs. 25,000 per category
Rounds & format
Two-stage evaluation. Stage 1 (Screening): A screening committee reviews all submissions for guideline compliance and shortlists entries by category. Stage 2 (Evaluation): A committee of prominent yoga experts scores shortlisted entries out of 50 marks across five criteria — correctness of yoga pose (10 marks), slogan appropriateness (10 marks), photo quality (10 marks), creativity and inspirational power (10 marks), and background composition (10 marks). The top 3 entries per category receive cash prizes.
How entries are judged
Pose correctness, slogan relevance, photo quality, creativity, background composition
Selection process
Entries evaluated out of 50 marks by a panel of prominent yoga experts: correctness of yoga pose (10), appropriateness of slogan (10), photo quality (10), creativity and inspirational power (10), background composition (10). Top 3 entries per category — Female Youth (under 18), Male Youth (under 18), Female Adult (18+), Male Adult (18+), Female Yoga Professional, Male Yoga Professional — receive 1st (₹75,000), 2nd (₹50,000), and 3rd (₹25,000) prizes.
How to apply
- 1Register on MyGov InnovateIndia portal at innovateindia.mygov.in
- 2Select the correct age and gender category
- 3Submit self-portrait yoga photo (JPEG/PNG/SVG, max 2MB)
- 4Add slogan of up to 15 words
Frequently asked questions
Is Yoga My Pride Photography Contest free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Yoga My Pride Photography Contest?
Children aged 0 to 100.
What will my child gain from Yoga My Pride Photography Contest?
Cash prizes up to Rs. 75,000 per category. National recognition via MyGov platform. Organized by Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR.
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