Suryaa Now News Desk: A district-level short film competition was organized under the aegis of the District Medical and Health Department on Friday to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The event was conducted on the premises of the Sri Sathya Sai District Collector's Office in collaboration with the Government Degree College, Kadiri.

Students from degree colleges in Kadiri, Hindupur, Madakasira, and Bukkapatnam screened their short films during the competition. District Medical and Health Officer Fairoza Begum stated that the initiative was organized to create awareness on girls' rights, education, health, safety, dignity, empowerment, and gender equality.

The Sri Sathya Sai District Collector presented cash prizes to the winners through cheques. A student named Bhasha from Kadiri received the first prize of Rs 30,000. Gauthami from Hindupur bagged the second prize of Rs 20,000, and Raziya from Madakasira received the third prize of Rs 10,000.