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The National Human Rights Commission has opened entries for its 11th annual competition for short films on human rights. The competition has been receiving tremendous response over the years, with a record of 303 entries last year from various parts of the country. The aim of the award scheme is to encourage and acknowledge cinematic and creative efforts of the Indian citizens, irrespective of their age, advocating promotion and protection of human rights. The prize money for the first, second and third best film will be ₹ 2 lakh, ₹ 1 lakh 50 thousand and ₹ 1 lakh respectively. The Commission, in addition to three cash awards, certificates and trophies, may also consider giving a ‘Certificate of Special Mention’ along with a cash prize of ₹ 50,000/- each to some films, if so recommended by the Jury