Painting Competition on the Theme New India

This initiative aims to raise awareness about the recent developments and achievements of the nation, showcasing India’s progress across key sectors. From advancements in science and technology to strides in infrastructure, education, and defence, this competition offers a platform for artists to creatively depict the spirit of a strong, self-reliant India.

Let your creativity shine as you portray how India continues to transform and empower every citizen under the vision of a “New India.”

Theme

• Participants are to showcase paintings on the theme “New India, Empowered India” depicting recent developments and achievements of India.

Funding Information

• Top 3 short listed winners will be awarded prize money of Rs. 10,000/- each.
• Top 200 participants along with one companion (spouse/guardian/relative etc.) would be issued e-invitation to witness Independence Day Celebration to be held on 15th August, 2025 at Red Fort, Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria

• Participant must be a Citizen of India.

Application Requirements

• The entries will be bilingual, i.e. in Hindi & English.
• An individual can participate only once.
• Top 200 participants would be issued an e-invitation for witnessing the Independence Day Ceremony-2025 at Red Fort, Delhi, along with one companion (guardian/spouse/relative, etc).
• The top 200 participants, selected for issuing an e-invitation for the Independence Day Ceremony-2025 at Red Fort, New Delhi, are requested to provide the following mandatory details in respect of self and one companion (guardian/ spouse/relative, etc).
• One mobile number & one email ID cannot be used by more than one participant for one competition/quiz/Contest during IDC-2025.
• On receipt of e-mail or call from the Ministry of Defence, three winners will be required to submit the requisite documents for releasing the winning prize/payment, viz. ID proof & Bank Details, copy of cancelled cheque, etc.
• Winners will be announced on the basis of the screening of the essays by a designated Screening Committee in the Ministry of Defence. The essays beyond the prescribed limit (less than 500 words and more than 600 words) will not be considered by the screening committee.
• Use of any unfair/spurious means/ malpractices, including but not limited to impersonation, double participation, etc., during the participation in the competition, will result rejection of participation.

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