The Hindu photographer wins ‘Tribal Photo of the Year Award – 2025'
The photography contest was organised by the Andhra Pradesh Creative Culture Commission, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with the India International Photographic Council and the Photography Academy of India.
Mr. Raju will be conferred with the award at a programme scheduled to be held on August 18 in Vijayawada.
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