The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) organised its annual contest ‘Glass Decorates’ to commemorate International Youth Day.
The contest invited online entries from those aged between 7-24 years by means of essays, poems, drawings, photography, etc.
Hundreds of entries were received from schools and colleges across India.
First prize (Rs. 25,000) was given to Aadita Kalra aged 12 years, 8th class student of Vikas Bharati Public School, Delhi.
The jury comprised of Mr Gurmeet Singh, Chairman of the Federation of Safety Glass (FOSG) and Managing Director of Gurind India; Mr G N Gohul Deepak, Executive Director of the Glazing Society of India (GSI); Mr Dave Fordham, Member Editorial Board of Kanch (AIGMF’s Glass journal) and Global Engagement Lead for Glass Futures; and Mr Vinit Kapur, Secretary of AIGMF.
Mr Singh said: “An excellent initiative by Glass Fraternity to create awareness on glass amongst the upcoming younger generation. The response from the youngsters has been overwhelming.
“The way they have expressed their passion in a creative and artistic manner is highly commendable. I wish the participants greater success in their future endeavours.”
The cash prizes for the winners were sponsored by Schott Glass India, which produces Type I pharmaceutical tubing for glass vials.
Mr Pawan Kumar Shukla, Managing Director of Schott Glass India and Executive Committee Member of AIGMF, congratulated the winners.
He said involving the youth in sustainable projects was extremely important to create a better society.
The Top 50 entries will get a specially designed 80 years AIGMF Glass Mementoes.
