Port Blair, Aug. 28: As part of Monsoon Tourism Festival, the Tourism Department, A & N Administration had organized a digital open ‘Rain Photography Competition’ during the month of July, 2023.  Entries to the Rain Photography competition was kept open for all. The concept for organizing such competition was not only to celebrate the artistry and technical skills of photographers, but also to promote an appreciation for the beauty of rain. The shortlisted photos of the participants were uploaded in the Social Media accounts of the Directorate i.e. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourismDeptANI/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andamantourismofficial/ for likes till 10th  Aug, 2023. 

Based on the likes, the result were announced in which, Ms. Vaishali (MTS), D/o Rajesh Kumar stood first, whereas the second prize was secured by Master Mohd. Mufeed K, S/o Shri Abdul Kareem, student of class X, Crescent Sr. Sec. School and third prize was bagged by Shri Anunay Mistry, Veterinary Compounder, Shaheed Dweep. The winners were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 8,000/-, Rs. 5,000/- & Rs. 3,000/- respectively with appreciation certificates.