Odisha Discoms felicitate Winners of ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ Photography Contest
Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri K V Singh Deo, graced the event as the Chief Guest
Contest received around 5,000 entries from photography enthusiasts across Odisha on the theme ‘Cultural Heritage of Odisha’
13 winners rewarded with cash prizes worth Rs. 15000 each; entries featured in Odisha Discoms 2025 Calendar
Bhubaneswar, February 11, 2025 –
Odisha Discoms, joint ventures of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, felicitated the winners of the second edition of the widely celebrated photography contest, ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar.
This year’s theme, ‘Cultural Heritage of Odisha’, attracted over 5,000 submissions from photographers across diverse backgrounds. Participants showcased the state’s rich cultural, natural and architectural legacy, with the winning entries featured in the Odisha Discoms 2025 Calendar.
The event was graced by Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, as the Chief Guest. He was joined by Mr. Sanjay Banga, President- T&D, Tata Power, the CEOs of Odisha Discoms – Mr. Arvind Singh, CEO, TPCODL, Mr. Dwijadas Basak, CEO, TPNODL and Mr. Amit Garg, CEO, TPSODL along with other senior dignitaries.
Their inspiring words celebrated the winners’ exceptional artistic contributions, which beautifully captured the essence of Odisha. The 13 winners received a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 each, along with an opportunity to feature in the Odisha Discoms 2025 Calendar.
The Odisha Discoms congratulate the following winners of the ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ Photography Contest:
S. No.
Month
Name
1
Cover Page
Abhishek Panda
2
Jan
Abinash Tripathy
3
Feb
Sheetal Kumari
4
Mar
Anita Parida
5
Apr
Ajit Padhi
6
May
Ruchismita Jena
7
Jun
Saswat Rautaray
8
Jul
Saswat Subhadarshee
9
Aug
Aniket Nandi
10
Sep
Satyakam Parida
11
Oct
Saurabh Pandey
12
Nov
Mihir Kumar Sahoo
13
Dec
Sambit Kumar Sahoo
Speaking at the event, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said, “Odisha, a state rich in cultural heritage and diversity, is home to breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions. I express my heartfelt gratitude to Tata Power for launching this initiative and providing a platform to showcase local talent. It is a wonderful way to highlight the natural beauty of our state. Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable work.”
Mr. Sanjay Banga, President- T&D, Tata Power, remarked, “At Tata Power, our commitment to Odisha goes beyond delivering reliable electricity—it is about fostering growth, preserving heritage and empowering communities. The Oh My Beautiful Odisha initiative, launched last year, draws inspiration from the state’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history and diverse cultural heritage, celebrating what makes Odisha truly exceptional. We look forward to continuing this journey and engaging with the people of Odisha in meaningful ways.”
Through the ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha’ photography contest, Tata Power and the Odisha Discoms reaffirm their commitment to celebrating and preserving Odisha’s cultural and natural heritage while instilling pride in the local community.
