Namaste Telangana photojournalist wins first prize in FTCCI photo contest

Veeragoni Rajani Kanth Goud, deputy chief photojournalist of Namaste Telangana, won the first prize in the Traffic Junction Jewels Photo Contest 2026 organised by FTCCI. His photograph of a sculpture along the Narsingi–Kokapet stretch of the Outer Ring Road won the award

Hyderabad: Deputy chief photojournalist from Namaste Telangana, Veeragoni Rajani Kanth Goud won the first prize in the Traffic Junction Jewels Photo Contest 2026 at a function held at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) on Monday.

His winning photograph captured a sculpture of children playing along the Narsingi–Kokapet stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad.

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The installation, created by architect Kumara Swamy Goud, reflects the cultural spirit and everyday life of Telangana. The artwork symbolises childhood joy, community life and the vibrant cultural identity of the region.

Rajani Kanth Goud received the award from GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan. The photo contest, organised by FTCCI, received more than 200 entries with over 700 photo submissions.

The first prize consisted of a cash award of Rs 10,000 along with a certificate and a shawl.