With an aim to promote India’s rich heritage and culture at the grassroots level on a national scale by identifying and recognising the new art talent in various painting styles, MyGov in collaboration with Ministry of Culture is launching ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Painting Talent Hunt’ on Thursday, May 11, 2023 under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Painting Talent Hunt is a unique opportunity for citizens across the country to display their artistic talent and skills to gain national recognition. If one thinks he/she wants to be New India’s emerging artist, illustrator, miniaturist or portrait maker, can participate in the ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Painting Talent Hunt’ and showcase creativity and craftsmanship on the various themes:
- Heritage & Cultural
- Valour & Patriotism
- Public Heroes & Leaders
- Nature & Environment
How to Participate:
- Log in to https://innovateindia.mygov.in/
- The contest is open for all citizens across India.
- All entries must be submitted on the MyGov portal. Entries submitted through any other mode will not be considered for evaluation.
- The participants need to submit their entry in JPG/JPEG/PNG/PDF format and the size of the painting should be not less than 2ft by 1.5ft (24” x 18”).
- The painting should be made up of the following medium: water, oil and acrylic colours.
- This contest will be available in Hindi & English.
The top 3 winners will be announced in the Finale (Physical Event) in New Delhi.
The initial submission for the competition will be open for a period of one and half month.
Reward & Recognition:
- 1st Winner: ₹ 1,00,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- 2nd Winner: ₹ 75,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- 3rd Winner: ₹ 50,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- Following 17 Contestants in the finale will be rewarded with a Cash Prize of ₹10,000 /- each.
Mentorship: Top three winners will be mentored for a period of one month with a mentorship stipend.
MyGov is inviting citizens to come and participate in the contest and earn recognition at the National level. For more details visit https://innovateindia.mygov.in/painting-challenge/.