“Rang De Veer”–All India Open Online Painting Contest

26 July 2025 (Kargil Diwas) to 15 August 2025 (Independence Day)

Rules & Guidelines

  AIM 

The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness about the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces and to instil a deep sense of patriotism and national pride among schoolchildren across the country.

THEME

Since 1947, the brave soldiers of our Armed Forces have steadfastly upheld the honour of our tricolour, standing tall in the face of every challenge. From the Indo-Pak war of 1947–48 to the recent “Operation Sindoor,” their gallantry and selfless sacrifice have been a source of pride for every Indian. In tribute to this unyielding spirit, this year’s contest embraces the theme: “My Country, My Soldier, My Pride”— a  heartfelt salute to the fallen heroes who laid down their lives in service to the nation.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

The contest is open to:

•  All children studying in Class I to Class XII in any school located in India.
•  All children studying in open schools affiliated to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and pursuing studies through the Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
• All “children with special needs” enrolled in regular/special schools under the “Special Category.”
• All children holding Indian passports and studying in CBSE-affiliated schools outside India.

There is no participation fee, and only Indian nationals are eligible to  participate in the contest.

CONTEST

The contest is conducted under two main categories:

• Junior Category: Students of Class I to Class VI (or up to 12 years of age)
• Senior Category: Students of Class VII to Class XII (or up to 18 years of age)
• Children with “Special Needs” in both age groups will be assessed under the “Special Category.”

PRIZES

A total of 56 prizes will be awarded (28 in each category):

• Junior Category

Award Details

• 1st Prize   :  ₹ 35,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• 2nd Prize  :   ₹ 25,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• 3rd Prize   :   ₹ 15,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• ️Consolation :  20 × ₹ 5,000 each + Certificate
• Special Needs : 5 Prizes
• Gift : A set of books for each winner
• Recognition : Certificate to top 100 participants

• Senior Category

Award Details

• 1st Prize   :  ₹ 35,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• 2nd Prize  :   ₹ 25,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• 3rd Prize   :   ₹ 15,000 + Certificate of Excellence
  
• Consolation :  20 × ₹ 5,000 each + Certificate
• Special Needs : 5 Prizes
• Gift : A set of books for each winner
• Recognition : Certificate to top 100 participants

️️ WHAT TO SUBMIT

• Children may participate by submitting a painting based on the theme “My Country, My Soldier, My Pride.”
• The artwork should pay tribute to the sacrifice of one or more fallen heroes of our Armed Forces from any war or operation since 1947.
• Participants may visit https://www.honourpoint.in to learn more about fallen soldiers from all wars and operations since 1947.

HOW TO SUBMIT

1. Create the painting and digitize it (scan or high-quality photograph).
2. Ensure the digitized file is A3 size (11.69 × 16.54 in) at minimum 300 PPI.
3. Please ensure that the digitized painting is emailed to the correct email address based on the participant’s category:

• Junior Category (Classes I to VI):

  • Email to: [email protected]

• Senior Category (Classes VII to XII):

  • Email to: [email protected]

 Each submission must include the following

• •     Participant’s Contact Email ID
  •     Photo ID (either School ID or Aadhaar Card)

Please ensure the information is complete and clearly mentioned in the email for successful participation.

4. For children with special needs, add “Special Category” in the email subject line.

️ ️ TIMELINE

• Entries open: 26 July 2025 (Kargil Diwas)
• Submission deadline: 15 August 2025 (Independence Day)

Entries received after 15 August 2025 will not be considered.

‍‍⚖️ JUDGING

Honourpoint Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Organizers”) has constituted a ‘Jury Panel’ for the contest, which also includes some family members of fallen soldiers. The decision of the ‘Jury Panel’ shall be final and binding on all participants and will apply to all matters related to this contest. The distinguished members of the ‘Jury Panel’ include:

• Shri Mukesh Khetarpal – Brother of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra awardee (1971 Indo-Pak War)

• Smt Pushpa Anand – Sister of Lieutenant N Parthiban, Kirti Chakra awardee (2006)

• Shri KP Vikram – Brother of Major KP Vinay, Kirti Chakra awardee (2007)

• Shri Sunil Khajuria – Brother of Lieutenant Sushil Khajuria, Kirti Chakra awardee (2011)

• Lt Gen Milan Lalitkumar Naidu, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) – Former Vice Chief of the Army Staff

• Smt Bhaavna Arora – Acclaimed author of ‘Nagrota Under Siege’, ‘Undaunted: Lt. Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir’, and ‘Mistress of Honour’

• Ms Bharathi Senthilvelan – Accomplished Indian Contemporary Artist

• Ms Kirthi Manghnani – Executive Director, New Horizon PU College, Bangalore

RESULTS

The results will be announced within six weeks of the submission deadline (15 August 2025) and published on the Honourpoint website and its social-media pages.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Clarity of Theme
• Creativity
• Composition & Overall Design

RIGHTS

• The Organizers reserve the right to modify rules, withhold prizes, or disqualify entries for rule violations, third-party infringements, or disruptive conduct.
• By entering, participants confirm their work is original and does not infringe any third-party rights.
• The Organizers are not responsible for any copyright violations by participants.
• Submitting an entry signifies acceptance of all terms and conditions.

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