The Ministry of Defence, India in collaboration with MyGov, India is organizing the Independence Day Celebrations 2023 Selfie Contest from August 15 to August 20, 2023.

About the Organizer

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian Armed Forces.

About the Contest

Get ready to capture the essence of patriotism and freedom in the most vibrant way possible! As an integral part of the Independence Day Celebrations 2023, the Ministry of Defence is proud to announce an exhilarating online Selfie Contest in collaboration with MyGov. This contest is set to take place from August 15, 2023, to August 20, 2023, marking a truly unforgettable way to commemorate the nation’s independence.

Engage yourself in the historic beauty of the Red Fort as they present 12 captivating installations strategically placed within its premises and beyond. Each location is meticulously chosen to offer not only picturesque backdrops but also a profound connection to the rich heritage and the struggles that have shaped the nation.

Mark your calendars and gear up to immerse yourself in the historical tapestry of the Red Fort. Let’s capture not just selfies, but moments that resonate with the valor and sacrifices that granted everyone the freedom to cherish today.

Eligibility Criteria

The Contest is open to all citizens of India only.

Rewards

The Best 12 winners, one from each installation would be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 /- each.

How to Submit?

Interested participants can submit their entries via this link.

Submission Deadline

The registration will close on August 20, 2023.

Submission Guidelines

• Participants have to click selfies only at the mentioned 12 locations.
• Participants should upload their entry as a high-quality visual file to any media platform, such as SoundCloud, YouTube, Dropbox, etc., and share the link in the description box.
• Each participant can submit up to two geo-tagged selfies only.
• The photograph should be original. Copied entries will not be considered under the contest. Photoshopped or edited pictures/selfies will not be accepted.
• Only color geo-tagged photographs will be accepted.
• The participant should upload the photograph as a file in JPG, .PNG, or .PDF format only.
• The photograph should be in high resolution with a minimum of 300 DPI. The photograph should look clean (not pixelated or bit-mapped) when viewed on-screen at 100%.
• Geo-tagged photographs (maximum 10MB in size) must be submitted online, and the organizer may request higher-resolution images subsequently. The original images should be at least 2MB in size.

Click here to view the official notification of the Independence Day Celebrations 2023 Selfie Contest by the Ministry of Defence, India.