New Delhi | Education Desk — On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2025, the Ministry of AYUSH (MoA) of the Government of India and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) are organizing the “Yoga My Pride” Photography Contest. The objective of this competition is to promote the importance of yoga globally and to make citizens of different countries active participants in the preparations for Yoga Day.
This competition will be organized through the MyGov platform (https://innovateindia.mygov.in/yoga-my-pride-2025/) and will be open to participants from all over the world. The Indian Embassy and High Commission of each country have been entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating this event.
Event Overview
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Detail |
Information |
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Event Name |
Yoga My Pride Photography Contest |
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Organizers |
Ministry of AYUSH (MoA) and ICCR |
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Contest Link |
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Contest Period |
13th March 2025 – 30th April 2025, till 17:00 hrs IST |
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Hashtag for Promotion |
#YogaMyPride_India (replace with respective country) |
Award Categories
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S. No |
Female Categories |
S. No |
Male Categories |
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01 |
Youth (Below 18 years) |
04 |
Youth (Below 18 years) |
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02 |
Adult (18 years and above) |
05 |
Adult (18 years and above) |
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03 |
Yoga Professionals |
06 |
Yoga Professionals |
Yoga professionals will include persons who possess a degree or certification in Yoga or Naturopathy from recognized institutions, and who are 18 years of age or above.
Prizes
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Prize Level |
India |
Other Countries |
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First Prize |
₹1,00,000 |
Decided by respective Indian Missions |
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Second Prize |
₹75,000 |
Decided by respective Indian Missions |
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Third Prize |
₹50,000 |
Decided by respective Indian Missions |
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Global Prizes |
All Countries |
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First Prize |
$1000 |
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Second Prize |
$750 |
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Third Prize |
$500 |
Evaluation Process
The Indian Mission of each country will select three winners at its level, who will then be eligible for the global level competition.
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Stage |
Details |
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Stage 1: Country Level |
Shortlisting by Screening Committee, followed by Final Evaluation Committee |
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Stage 2: Global Level |
Final winners selected from shortlisted entries by ICCR |
Suggestive Evaluation Criteria
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S. No |
Criterion |
Max Marks |
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01 |
Correctness of the yoga pose |
10 |
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02 |
Appropriateness of the slogan to the photograph |
10 |
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03 |
Quality of the photograph (colour, lighting, focus) |
10 |
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04 |
Creativity and inspirational value |
10 |
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05 |
Background setting |
10 |
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Total |
50 |
Submission Guidelines
• Only one photo of oneself in a yoga pose along with a short slogan (up to 15 words) must be submitted.
• The photo should not exceed 2MB in JPEG/PNG/SVG format.
• The photo can be in the background of a historical site, nature, studio, home, etc.
• One can participate in only one category and submit only one photo.
• All entries will be valid only through MyGov link.
• Participants will not display their name, caste, country or any identity related information on the photo.
Eligibility and Terms
• The contest is open to participants of all ages, genders, nationalities (except MoA employees).
• Participants below 18 years of age must participate with parental consent.
• Entries with false information, duplicate entries or inappropriate content will be declared invalid.
• The decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding.
Confidentiality & Rights
• The name, age, gender, city etc. of the winners will be published.
• The copyright of all entries of the participants will remain with MoA and can be used in future promotional activities.
Participate Now: Submit Your Entry
“Yoga My Pride” photography contest is a unique platform that gives youth, professionals and common citizens an opportunity to present their passion for yoga to the world in a creative way. If you are a yoga lover, then be a part of this international platform and get your “Yoga Story” recognized globally through your photos.
