Udaipur, November 6, 2024 - The results of the Diwali 2024 decoration competition for major markets and various locations in the city were announced yesterday. The winners were selected based on the evaluation by a district-level committee formed under District Collector Arvind Poswal.

A total of 22 vendors participated in the competition across two categories, showcasing their skills in decoration. The results are as follows:

First Category:

• Apsara Tent House at Delhi Gate Police Control Room – 1st place with 91.5 out of 100 points.
• Rajkamal Tent House near Jyoti Store at Delhi Gate – 2nd place with 83.5 points.
• Decor Planner, located at Delhi Gate – 3rd place with 72.75 points.
• Shreenath Tent and Decorators at RK Circle – 4th  place with 70.5 points.

Second Category:

• Mohan Tent in Balicha – 1st place with 47.25 points out of 80.
• Nakoda Tent and Decorators at Mewar Circle, 100 Feet Road – 2nd place with 44.25 points.
• Santoshi Tent House at Sector-5 Satellite – 3rd place with 41.75 points.

The prizes for these winners from the Udaipur Municipal Corporation are as follows:

In the first category, the first prize winner will receive Rs 1 lakh, second prize Rs 75,000 and third prize Rs 51,000.

In the second category, the first prize is Rs 31,000, second is Rs 21,000 and third is Rs 15,000.

Additionally, all other participants will receive a consolation prize of Rs 10,000.

The evaluation was conducted by four teams led by CEO of the District Council, Hemendra Nagar, Land Manager Officer Kirti Rathore, Chief Planning Officer Punit Sharma and CDEO Mahendra Singh Badala.

The teams assessed the structures based on three criteria: entrance (20 points), decoration (40 points), and innovation (20 points). Public input also played a role with 20 points allocated for feedback received through an online Google Form.

Chamber of Commerce Competition Results

Results were also announced for the Udaipur Chamber of Commerce Diwali Market Decoration Competition. The competition was organised under coordinator Inder Singh Mehta with support from co-coordinators Rakesh Jain and Alok Pagaria. And the winners were:

• Nehru Bazaar Vyapari Sangh – 1st place
• Bapu Bazaar Vyapar Mandal (from Ramakrishna to Surajpol) – 2nd place
• Ghantaghar-Moti Chohata Vyapar Samiti – 3rd place

Consolation prizes were given to:

• Bapu Bazaar Bank Tiraha Vyapar Mandal (from Udaipur Krishi Kendra to Vijay Cloth)
• Bapu Bazaar Circle Association
• Surajpol Mukhya Bazaar Vyapar Sangh (from Surajpol Inside Gate to Ashtal Temple)