• Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore gave away the 7th National Photography Awards.

• These awards were presented to 13 persons in different categories at a function in New Delhi.

• The theme for the Professional category was Women led Development, while the theme for Amateur category was Fairs and Festivals of India.

• Renowned landscape photographer Ashok Dilwali was conferred with lifetime achievement award.

• Photojournalist S.L. Shanth Kumar was awarded in the professional category.

• Photographer Gurdeep Dhiman was awarded in Amateur category.