Maharashtra Government Launches Ganeshotsav Reel Making Competition; First Prize of ₹ 1 Lakh

The Maharashtra government is adding a creative twist to this year’s Ganeshotsav celebrations with a reel-making competition. Initiated by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, the contest is being organized for the first time by the Cultural Affairs Department, Maharashtra Chitrapat Rangbhoomi, and the Cultural Development Corporation. Participants can register online and upload their reels from August 27 to September 7, 2025.

The competition will have three categories: revenue department level within Maharashtra, state-level, and an open category for participants from outside Maharashtra and abroad. Reels should be 30 to 60 seconds long and can focus on themes like environmental conservation, local culture, forts, Swadeshi (indigenous products), and the Operation Sindoor tradition.

Prizes are set to encourage creativity at every level. At the departmental level, winners will receive cash prizes of ₹25,000 for first place, ₹15,000 for second, ₹10,000 for third, and ₹5,000 as a consolation prize. State-level winners will get ₹1 lakh for first place, ₹75,000 for second, ₹50,000 for third, and ₹25,000 as encouragement. For the open category, the prize structure is the same as the state level, with ₹1 lakh for first place. All winners will also receive certificates and mementos.

Registrations are being accepted via a Google Form, accessible on Film City Mumbai’s website
and the corporation’s social media handles. This competition aims to give Ganeshotsav celebrations a fresh, modern outreach, connecting Maharashtra’s cultural heritage with audiences across India and abroad.

For more details, click MahaSamvad to read more details on Maharashtra Government’s official communication site.