Dhanbad: As part of World Photography Day celebrations, the eighth annual photo exhibition organized by The Youth Photojournalist Association (TYPA) and UNICEF took place at Lalit Kala Academy, Aliganj. The five-day event, which featured a diverse collection of photographs, was officially inaugurated by UNICEF State Head Nipul Gupta, senior photographer Manoj Chhabra, Anil Risal, and TYPA President Shahir Siddiqui.
UNICEF State Head Nipul Gupta expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with TYPA, noting that this year’s exhibition focused on two critical themes: “Climate Change: Healthy Environment for Healthy Child” and “Happy Parenting.” Out of 190 submissions received from across India, including states such as Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and more, 135 photos were shortlisted. These entries, showcasing work from a wide age range of 15 to 65, were displayed in the exhibition.
In addition to the inauguration, prominent figures including Patron Manoj Chhabra, Vikas Babu, TYPA President Shahir Siddiqui, Vice President V. Sunil, and other senior photographers were in attendance.
The exhibition featured 110 striking photos capturing a range of subjects from architectural marvels like the Ram Mandir to vivid portrayals of city life, environmental beauty, and wildlife.
In the competition, Subhojit Ghoshal from Dhanbad won first place for the “Climate Change: Healthy Environment for Healthy Child” theme, with Vibhusha from Bangalore and Afzal Adib from Bihar securing the second and third spots, respectively. Farheen Nazmi from Mirzapur received a special prize for her unique contribution.
In the “Happy Parenting” category, Durgesh Nandini from Jaipur emerged as the winner, with Qamar Naeem Ansari and Shashwat Mishra earning second and third places. Dr. Narendra Kumar was awarded a special prize, and Neeraj Kumar and Gayatri Gupta received Special Jury Awards.
The exhibition not only highlighted the talent of photographers across India but also underscored critical issues through compelling imagery.
