TRTI invites ST participants aged 18 and above; painting registration closes November 5, while photography entries must be registered by November 4
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 18,2026: The Tribal Research and Training Institute (TRTI), Naya Raipur, will organise state-level painting and photography competitions to mark Tribal Pride Day (Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas) 2026, providing a platform for participants to showcase tribal heritage, culture and traditions through art.
Members of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category aged 18 years and above are eligible to participate in both competitions, according to the institute.
The painting competition will be held on November 12 and 13, while the photography competition will take place during November.
Painting competition to focus on tribal heritage
The painting competition will be organised around the theme ‘My Tribe, My Heritage’. Interested participants can register online by November 5, 2026, through the painting competition registration link.
The institute will provide essential materials, including brushes, canvases, cartridge paper, easels, drawing sheets, paints and palettes.
Detailed rules and eligibility conditions are available on the TRTI website at www.cgtrti.gov.in. For further information, applicants can contact Assistant Director Parvati Jagat at 7805982502 or email their entries to jjgdpainting@gmail.com.
Photography contest to showcase tribal life and traditions
The photography competition will focus on the theme ‘Tribal Life, Culture, and Traditions’, encouraging participants to document and highlight the diverse cultural practices and heritage of tribal communities.
Registration must be completed by 5.30 pm on November 4, 2026, through the photography competition registration link.
Participants must send the registration form, digital copies of their photographs and other required documents to jjgdphotography@gmail.com.
Competition guidelines, terms and conditions, and details of the prize money are available on the institute’s website. Applicants seeking further information can contact Assistant Research Officer Anjani Bhagat at 9926588481.
The competitions aim to provide a platform for artistic expression while highlighting the cultural identity, traditions and heritage of tribal communities across Chhattisgarh.
