Port Blair, July 31: As part of Monsoon Tourism Festival, held on July 15 & 16 at Corbyn’s Cove Beach, the Tourism Department had invited open entries for Rain Dance Competition and Rain Photography Competition. The winners of Rain Dance competitions were awarded with the cash prize on July 16, however, the entries to the Rain Photography competition was kept open for all till July 23.

The concept of “Rain Photography Competition” was to invite photographers to submit their best photographs that capture rain-related scenes, whether it's raining, raindrops on objects, reflections, or the overall mood and ambience that rain creates. Rain photography competitions not only celebrated the artistry and technical skills of photographers but also promoted an appreciation for the beauty of rain and its impact on the environment. Participants were asked to submit their photographs in digital format.

As expected an overwhelming response was received from participants. The shortlisted contents of the participants have been uploaded in the Social media accounts of this Directorate i.e. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourismDeptANI/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andamantourismofficial/. Based on likes and evaluation by the panel of the judges, the best 3 entries will be awarded suitably with cash prize. These portals are open for likes from Aug. 1 to 10, 2023. All have been requested to be the part of this event and choose winners by giving their valuable likes to the best entries among the shortlisted participants. The result of the same will be announced shortly.