New Delhi, Jan 24, 2017: In a bid to promote child rights in the country, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is organising All-India Short Film, Still Photograph and Poster Competition, a statement said on Tuesday.

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All Indian citizens above 18 years of age are eligible to participate in the competition for which there will be no entry fee, the statement said.

"The Commission has invited entries from filmmakers, producers, artists and individuals who are Indian citizens above 18 years of age," it said.

The first prize for short films is Rs one lakh and second and third prizes are Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively.

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The statement said that the entries for short films can be in any language with sub-titles in Hindi or English.

The winners of all categories will be awarded on March 5 on the Foundation Day celebrations of the Commission, it said. (IANS)