GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg inaugurated the 'News in Frames' photo exhibition organized by the Visakhapatnam District Photo Journalists’ Association (VPJA) to celebrate World Photography Day.

  • GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg inaugurated the 'News in Frames' exhibition.
  • The event was organized by the Visakhapatnam District Photo Journalists’ Association (VPJA).
  • The exhibition marks the 187th anniversary of the invention of photography.
  • Student photography competitions saw massive participation from over 450 students.

Visakhapatnam: Marking the global celebration of World Photography Day, the GVMC Commissioner, Ketan Garg, officially inaugurated the 'News in Frames' photo exhibition on Wednesday. Held at the Visakha Museum, the exhibition was organized by the Visakhapatnam District Photo Journalists’ Association (VPJA) to commemorate the 187th anniversary of the invention of photography.

During the inauguration, Commissioner Garg meticulously toured the gallery, engaging with various displays curated by photographers from several prominent media organizations. Addressing the gathering of photojournalists, he emphasized the sanctity of the craft, stating, “Capturing memories through photography is a very important task, and preserving those memories is even more important.” He further pledged the continuous support of the GVMC to the photojournalist community.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such exhibitions serve as a vital bridge between visual storytelling and public awareness. By recognizing the efforts of photojournalists, municipal authorities reinforce the importance of documented truth in local governance and historical record-keeping.

Photography is the art of making the fleeting moments of history permanent.

The event also served as a platform to honor excellence in the field. Several award-winning photojournalists were felicitated, including K.R. Deepak and V. Raju from The Hindu. The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including CPI State secretariat member J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy, alongside a large number of students and enthusiasts.

Beyond the professional exhibition, the spirit of photography reached the younger generation at Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan. The institution, which has observed this day for 18 consecutive years, hosted a massive photography competition for students from classes IV to XII. The enthusiasm was palpable, with nearly 453 students submitting a staggering 1,250 photographs.

Did You Know?: The first permanent photograph was taken in 1826, and today, digital photography has revolutionized how we perceive reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who organized the 'News in Frames' exhibition?
The exhibition was organized by the Visakhapatnam District Photo Journalists’ Association (VPJA).

2. What was the significance of the event?
It was held to celebrate World Photography Day and the 187th anniversary of the invention of photography.