The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Raipur, will be organizing a ‘Home-Made Mask Competition."
The competition is being organized in three districts—Raipur ,Gariaband, Baloda Bazaar, an official of the organization said on Thursday.
The objective of the competition is to create awareness among the people about the importance and utility of masks and consequently to facilitate the use of masks among the masses, said Arpit Tiwari, district youth coordinator of the organization.
“To participate in the competition, one can contact to Vinay Jha, national youth volunteer, Raipur on his WhatsApp number: 8817580822, or call him on :7999878715 or people can register by uploading their photos or videos and name on Facebook and twitter page of the Nehru Yuva Kendra,” Tiwari said.
“A cash prize of Rs 500, a certificate and a medal will be awarded to the winner,” he said.
Participants have to make a mask and shoot a 30-second video with wearing the mask and a message to the people how to prevent Covid-19, he said.
The contest results will be judged on creativity, uniqueness, diligence, awareness message amongst others.
Entries will be shortlisted at the block level and then a four-member committee will decide the winner, Tiwari said.