Kudumbashree Photography Contest 2026

Organisation : Keralam Department of Local Self Government (Kerala)
Contest Name : Kudumbashree Photography Contest 2026
Applicable For : All Aspiring & Passionate Photographers
Prizes : Cash Prizes
Last Date : 28th November 2026
Website : https://www.kudumbashree.org/photography2026

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What is Kudumbashree Photography Contest?

Kudumbashree has announced the 8th season of its annual photography competition titled ‘Kudumbashree Oru Nerchithram’. The contest invites photographs capturing Kudumbashree’s various activities, neighbourhood groups (NHGs), microenterprises, farming, Bads establishments, and Balsabhas. Last date of contest is 28th November 2026.

Eligibility of Kudumbashree Photography Contest

Open to all aspiring photographers, amateurs, and professionals across the public.

How To Enter in the Kudumbashree Photography Contest?

You can submit your photos through either of the following methods:

By Email:
Send digital photographs to kudumbashreephotocontest@gmail.com.

By Post / Physical Submission:
Send photo prints or a CD / pen drive containing the photos to:Public Relations Officer,

Kudumbashree State Mission Office,
2nd Floor, TRIDA Rehabilitation Building,
Medical College (P.O), Thiruvananthapuram – 695011

Note:
Clearly superscribe the envelope as “Kudumbashree Oru Nerchithram Photography Contest – Season 8”

Prizes of Kudumbashree Photography Contest

The contest features two separate categories: General Category and NHG / Auxiliary Group Category.

1. General Category:
** 1st Prize: ₹30,000 + Trophy & Certificate
** 2nd Prize: ₹20,000 + Trophy & Certificate
** 3rd Prize: ₹15,000 + Trophy & Certificate
** Consolation Prizes: ₹2,500 each for 5 winners

2. NHG / Auxiliary Group Category:
** 1st Prize: ₹30,000 + Trophy & Certificate
** 2nd Prize: ₹20,000 + Trophy & Certificate
** 3rd Prize: ₹15,000 + Trophy & Certificate
** Consolation Prizes: ₹2,500 each for 5 winners

Key Subject Areas:
Photographs should highlight real, unposed moments within these broad thematic sectors:
** Neighbourhood Groups (NHGs) & Unity: Weekly NHG meetings, community bonding, auxiliary group discussions, or women collaborating on local developmental initiatives.
** Livelihood & Micro-enterprises: Women engaged in diverse economic activities, such as running local cafes/canteens (Janakeeya Hotels), manufacturing units, traditional crafts, tailoring, or digging wells for drinking water.
** Farming & Animal Husbandry: Collective farming initiatives (Harithashree groups), community kitchen gardens, livestock rearing, or organic agricultural markets.
** Social Development & Child Inclusion: Highlights from Balsabhas (children’s assemblies), BUDS establishments for differently-abled children, and community-level caregiving or support networks.

Core Visual Guidelines:
** Authenticity over Staging: The jury heavily favors raw, creative reflections of hard work and community strength rather than staged portraits.
** Faithful Representation: Digital adjustments are strictly monitored. You must only apply basic touch-ups (like sharpness or exposure corrections). Advanced digital manipulation or adding external elements that distort reality will disqualify the entry.