Wake Up Ludhiana -- For a Livable Tomorrow

Ludhiana, June 15, 2024: The district administration has launched a photography competition called "Capture Ludhiana: Moments of Green" to raise awareness about environmental conservation among the citizens, especially the younger generation of Ludhiana. 

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney stated that the competition is part of the Wake Up Ludhiana project.  Participants can send in their entries for the photography competition event via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Wake Up Ludhiana Photography Competition". The deadline for submitting entries is July 15, 2024 for the event. She encouraged the citizens of Ludhiana to actively take part in these events (second event - Green Hackathon) to promote mass awareness of environmental sustainability. 

There are various categories for photography competition including Birds of Ludhiana- A Sip of Life (Capture heartwarming images of birds drinking water from the pots put up by people in your homes/offices/localities). Green Ludhiana (Capture the green spaces such as green gardens/terrace gardens/urban forests you have setup in your home/locality), Solar Energy (Show the use of solar panels and other renewable energy sources in your homes/offices, Water Conservation Efforts (Capture initiatives and practices that conserve water in your homes/offices/locality), Biodiversity in Ludhiana (Capture the flora and fauna of Ludhiana, showcasing its biodiversity), Clean and Green Neighborhoods (Capture efforts for clean and green neighborhoods and community efforts to keep them that way), Environmental Heroes of Ludhiana ( clicks of individuals or groups efforts making significant contributions to the environment), Before and After: Transformations (Show the transformation of spaces through environmental initiatives at your homes/offices/localities) and Green Innovations (Capture innovative green technologies and solutions being used in your homes/offices/localities). 

Terms and Conditions for photography competition 
1. Eligibility- The competition is open to all residents of Ludhiana. There are no age restrictions for participants. Submission under only 2 different categories will be considered per participants
2. Submission Guidelines- Each participant can submit up to 3 photographs per category.  Photographs must be original and taken within Ludhiana. Images should be high resolution (at least 300 DPI) and in JPEG or PNG format. Each photo must include a title and a brief description (up to 100 words).
3. Photograph Criteria -Preference will be given to photographs depicting initiatives that have been initiated and maintained by the citizens of Ludhiana. Photos should not contain any watermarks, signatures, or personal logos. Only minor editing (such as cropping, adjusting brightness/contrast, and color correction) is allowed. Heavily edited or digitally manipulated images will be disqualified.
4. Submission Proces-All submissions must be made through emailing the entries to [email protected] by July 15, 2024, 11:59 PM IST. Late submissions will not be accepted.
5. Copyright and Usage Rights- Participants retain the copyright of their submitted photographs. By entering the competition, participants grant the "Wake Up Ludhiana" initiative and the District Administration of Ludhiana a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the photographs for promotional and educational purposes, with appropriate credit to the photographer.
6.Judging Criteria- Relevance to the category theme. Creativity and originality. Technical quality (composition, lighting, clarity). Emotional impact and storytelling.
7. Awards and Recognition- Certifications and cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners in each category by the Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana. Winning photographs will be featured in local media, on the official initiative website, and in public exhibitions.
8. Disqualification- Photographs that do not comply with the terms and conditions will be disqualified. Any form of plagiarism or misrepresentation will result in disqualification.
9. Privacy policy- Personal information collected from participants will only be used for the purposes of this competition and will not be shared with third parties.
10. General Conditions -The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time. Decisions of the judges are final and binding. 

By participating in the competition, participants agree to abide by all the terms and conditions stated above.

Meanwhile, the district administration had also initiated a "Green Hackathon' event on June 12 in which people have to identify environmental issues in their localities and propose effective measures to address them. If their suggestions are deemed actionable and results-oriented, the administration will honour and implement their ideas. Participants can register through [email protected] and last date is also July 15, 2024.