Hyderabad: Mulugu district administration on Monday announced a Mulugu influencer reels competition to promote the district’s tourism potential at the global level.
District Collector Borkhade Hemanth Sahadeo Rao said officials would hold a special meeting with media representatives and social media influencers at the Collectorate Conference Hall on May 21 at 11 am.
The Collector said officials organised the competition as part of the tourism week celebrations under the 99 Days Praja Palana progress programme. Moreover, he said the initiative aimed to showcase Mulugu district’s scenic beauty and tourism importance to a wider audience.
Officials said influencers, media representatives and social media handlers from across Telangana could participate in the competition.
Participants must submit 4K videos on Mulugu tourism destinations and culture between May 21 and May 30 before 5 pm.
Mulugu influencer reels contest offers cash prizes
Officials asked participants to submit entries through pen drives at the Mulugu District Public Relations Office. Alternatively, participants could send videos through WhatsApp to District PRO Rafeeq on 99483 92976 or APRO Venu on 9494970535.
The district administration announced cash prizes for the top three winners in the competition.
Officials fixed the first prize at Rs.21,000. Similarly, winners securing second and third places would receive Rs.15,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively.
The Collector said officials would officially announce the winners on June 2.
He also said the district administration could publish quality entries on its official social media handles even if they did not win prizes. Furthermore, officials would give proper credit to creators through collaboration posts.
Borkhade Hemanth Sahadeo Rao said the competition would provide recognition to both Mulugu tourism destinations and digital content creators.
Finally, he urged social media influencers and content creators from Mulugu and nearby areas to make use of the opportunity.