The most salient feature of this exhibition is the near total dominance of photography, in terms of participation and quality, over digital art, manual graphic prints and painting. About 90% of entries were photographs. The most encouraging fact is the doubling of number of entrants and entries than last exhibition.

Though the jury feels that the quality of work has to be improved, the enthusiasm, spirit and multiplicity of work of photographers are highly appreciated. An inadequacy of exposure of Indian photographers to international photographic practices is palpable, when their work is compared impartially with those of their American or European counterparts, though they lead the league in terms of variety of subject matter. The jury also feel that the potential of Indian photographic fraternity still lie untapped after witnessing the creative sparks in some of the works that kindled optimism.

The graphic art and painting category deserves a more serious participation from artists. The jury expects positive change next time.