Lalit Kala Akademi (Ministry of Culture) is hosting the award ceremony for the Mela Moments Photography Contest on February 29th, 2024, at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) New Delhi celebrating India's vibrant cultural heritage through captivating photography, the Mela Moments Photography Contest has received over 11,000 entries and engaged more than 300,000 participants nationwide. Under the theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the initiative aimed to immortalize the essence of India's festivals and traditions.

The event will be graced by esteemed dignitaries including Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs, Smt. Uma Nanduri, Joint Secretary, Ms. Amita Prasad Sarbhai, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Artists, media representatives, and photography enthusiasts will join these dignitaries for a celebration of creativity and cultural heritage.

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