SAMBHAAV UTSAV-CULINARY CROSSROADS

Description:
The Resident Commission,J&K,New Delhi is delighted to announce a contest which throws the limelight on the local food of Jammu and Kashmir! Embark on a gastronomic journey through the heart of Jammu and Kashmir with “Culinary Crossroads.” This contest celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors that define our region’s cuisine, from the hearty Dogra delights to the exquisite Kashmiri Wazwan. We invite you to share your culinary creations in a short video or photograph and showcase the traditional tastes and innovative twists that make our local food truly special.
Selection Criteria:
1. The dish should be a traditional recipe or an innovative take on Jammu and Kashmir’s cuisine.
2. The visual appeal of the dish, including plating and garnishing.
3. Originality in the cooking process, presentation, or storytelling in the video or photo.
4. How well the dish represents the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
5. The clarity and production value of the video or photograph.
6. The story behind the dish, its significance, and its ability to engage the audience.

Eligibility Criteria:
The contest is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age and gender.
Submission Guidelines for Short Video Film
1. Entry is limited to original works for which the entrant holds all applicable rights.
2. Entries and the persons depicted therein are restricted to works for which the entrant holds the copyright or for which the entrant has received the prior usage permission of the right holder.
3. Before submitting a work, the entrant is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect the right of publicity and other rights of persons depicted in the work, including but not limited to obtaining their permission, to avoid any problems related to the infringement of these rights.
4. Entrants are responsible for the resolution of any legal issues arising from their submitted works and agree to pay any costs thereby incurred.
5. Entries including any content from (1) to (4) below may be disqualified at the IT Departments’s discretion:
a. Content that infringes on any laws, or is defamatory or libelous.
b. Content that constitutes or encourages criminal behavior, leads to civil liability, or that otherwise violates laws.
c. Commercial content that promotes products or services.
d. Content in which animals were harmed or manipulated in the making of said Content.
e. Content that infringes on the copyrights, trademarks, contract rights, or other intellectual property rights of a third person or entity (whether individuals or companies), or violates rights of privacy or publicity.
Submission Format:
Video Guidelines
a. A video work consisting of video footage (with a length of 60 seconds )
b. Any video-recording device may be used.
c. File size: up to 100 MB of video data per work at the time of submission. File format: only MOV or MP4 will be accepted.
d. If any language other than English is used within the video, please ensure that English language subtitles are included for judging.
e. Winners might be asked to provide a higher-resolution video for promotional or display purposes related to the contest.

Image Guidelines:
1) a. A maximum of one (1) photograph
b. Description for each photograph (not more than six words)
c. Location (State/District/City)
d. Date Clicked (dd/mm/yyyy Format)
2). Each photograph should be less than 5 MB and downloadable in JPG format only. The photograph orientation can be either landscape or portrait.
3). The entry should be original and not have been previously published in any print or digital media.
4). The entry should not include copyrighted or trademarked images and logos.
5). Selfies will be disqualified from the competition.

Disclaimers
a. Entries are only accepted through Jkmygov.in portal
b. Entering the contest constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions stated in these Entry Guidelines.
c Resident Commission Office reserves the right of final judgment concerning items not expressly stated in these Entry Guidelines.
d. Please note that when a winning work is used for exhibitions and the like stated below, due to circumstances concerning showcasing or otherwise, the tone or expressed meaning, may not be strictly reproduced according to the winner's intent, or the work may be partially cropped for publicity purposes.
e. Please note that no response will be given to any inquiries, complaints, or objections regarding the judges' decisions of the contest.
f. Prizes may be changed without notice.
g. Although entries are handled with the greatest possible care, Resident Commission Office will not bear responsibility for accidents, damage, loss, or other problems that occur during data transfer.
h. Resident Commission Office will not bear responsibility for entrant damages, etc. arising from or related to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to network failure, computer viruses, or unauthorized access to its servers.
i. Resident Commission Office will not bear responsibility for damages or other harm suffered by entrants as a result of their participation in the contest.
j. Entrants are required to obtain the prior permission of the persons who are portrayed in their works or who hold the copyright or other intellectual property rights to the works or the items portrayed therein. Entrants also agree to fully indemnify the organizer and bear all responsibility for any complaints or objections that arise in relation to the above.
k. Entrants agree to fully indemnify the Resident Commission Office and bear all responsibility for any third-party complaints or objections concerning copyright or other intellectual- property-right infringement or damages arising from submitted works.
l. If there is a problem related to the similarity of a submitted work to an existing work, etc., the parties involved are responsible for the resolution of that problem. Entrants also agree to fully indemnify the organizer and bear all responsibility for any complaints or objections that arise in relation to the above.

Terms and Conditions
a. Resident Commission Office reserves the right to publish entries with the credit titles to its official social networking service accounts throughout the submission period to publicize the contest. Such publication does not guarantee an award of any kind. Some entries might be cropped for publication.
b. Resident Commission Office will display the names of the winners and the titles of the winning entries on contest-related websites and official social networking service accounts, at exhibitions, and in other locations where the works are shown. Entrants are requested to familiarize themselves with the "Privacy Notice".
c. Regardless of the above, in cases where it is difficult to give credit, on media such as websites managed by the organizer, etc., official social networking service accounts, or posters, tickets, and pamphlets promoting photo exhibitions and other camera-related events, Resident Commission Office may not give credit.
4. Entries that in the judgment of the Resident Commission Office do not conform to these Entry Guidelines will be disqualified. Entrants will not be notified in this event.
5. If a winner is found to be in violation of these Entry Guidelines after a a prize is awarded, the award might be revoked and the entrant requested to return the prize.
Note: These Entry Guidelines will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of UT of J&K.

Rewards: E-certificates to be distributed.