“Rang De Veer” : 26 Jul 2026 To 15 Aug 2026
Rang De Veer 2026
All India Open Online Painting Contest
Aim
“Rang De Veer” is Honourpoint Foundation’s flagship national student tribute initiative, now in its 8th edition. Over the past seven years, it has engaged thousands of schools and students across India, with participation growing steadily each year. The initiative reflects a deep connection among young minds with the stories of India’s fallen heroes.
Scale & Outreach
In its 8th edition, Rang De Veer is being conducted at an expanded national scale, with a vision to connect with over 50,000 schools across India and engage lakhs of students, including those in rural and remote regions. To support this effort, a well-coordinated nationwide outreach initiative is being undertaken with the involvement of hundreds of volunteers from partner ecosystems, including students, educators, and corporate participants.
This structured outreach is designed to:
• Build meaningful awareness across school communities
• Enable wider and more inclusive student participation
• Strengthen engagement at the grassroots level
The scale, planning, and collaborative nature of this effort reflect the growing national significance of the initiative and provide a strong platform for institutional and corporate partnerships.
Theme – Maatrubhumi
The theme “Maatrubhumi” represents the Motherland as the highest and most sacred cause. Our soldiers—the true sentinels of the nation—draw their deepest sense of purpose and inspiration from the Motherland. To them, it is not merely land, but a symbol of honour, identity, and duty, worthy of being protected at any cost—even to the extent of laying down their lives. Their sacrifice reflects an unbreakable bond between the soldier and the Motherland, where its defence becomes the ultimate cause, above all else.
Through this theme, participants are encouraged to express:
• The deep connection between soldiers and the Motherland
• The spirit of courage, duty, and sacrifice
• The inspiration that drives soldiers to defend the nation with their lives
Who Can Participate
• Students from Class I to XII across India• Students from NIOS / Open Schooling systems
• Children with special needs (Special Category)
• Indian students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools abroad
🆓 Participation is free, and only Indian nationals are eligible to take part.
Categories
• Junior Category: Class I – VI (up to 12 years)
• Senior Category: Class VII – XII (up to 18 years)
• Special Category: Children with special needs
What to Submit
Submit a painting based on the theme “Maatrubhumi”.
Participants may depict:
- Any fallen hero (Shaheed) from wars or operations from 1947 onwards
- A scene of bravery, sacrifice, or service
- The bond between a soldier and the motherland
The painting should reflect:
- Love for the nation
- Courage and sacrifice
- Inspiration drawn from our heroes ✍️Only original hand-drawn paintings are eligible. Digital artwork, AI-assisted artwork, or paintings created using any digital tools or software will not be accepted.
Participants may visit honourpoint.in to learn more about the fallen heroes of various wars and operations.
How to Participate
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View More →National Felicitation
View More →Judging
View More →Timeline
Entries Open: 26 July 2026
Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026
Results
Results will be announced within 6 weeks of the deadline (15 August 2026).
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How to Participate
Submissions will be accepted only through the official Google Form, the link to which is provided below.
Steps:
- Create your painting based on the given theme.
- Take a clear photo or scan of your painting (ensure good lighting and clarity).
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Make sure the file is:
- A3 size
- Minimum 300 DPI resolution
- In JPG or PNG format
- Open the submission link provided below.
- Sign in with your Google account (Gmail ID is required to upload files).
- Fill in all required details carefully (name, class, school, etc.).
- Upload your painting file in the form.
- Review your details and click Submit.
Tip: Keep your painting file ready before opening the form for a smooth submission process.
Google Form Link: Submit Entry
Student Awards
A total of 116 prizes will be awarded (58 in each category):
- First Prize: ₹35,000 and a Certificate of Excellence
- Second Prize: ₹25,000 and a Certificate of Excellence
- Third Prize: ₹15,000 and a Certificate of Excellence
- 50 Consolation Prizes: ₹5,000 each, along with a Certificate of Excellence
- 5 Exclusive Prizes: For children in the Special Category
Additional Recognition
- Each winner will receive a special gift comprising a set of books signed by the authors
- Certificates of Recognition will be awarded to the top 100 participants
Special Incentive for NCC Cadets
As a mark of appreciation for the discipline, commitment, and spirit of service embodied by Junior Division/Junior Wing NCC cadets, an additional incentive is being introduced. If any of the top three winners in each category (Junior & Senior) is an NCC cadet, they will receive an additional incentive of ₹5,000.
Revised Prize Amounts for NCC Cadets
- 1st Prize: ₹40,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹30,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹20,000
This initiative seeks to recognize the contribution of NCC cadets and inspire more students to become part of this prestigious organization.
School Recognition
Awards
To encourage wider participation, schools will be recognized at the national level based on their contribution and engagement.
Categories
- Junior Category Schools (Primary Level)
- Senior Category Schools (Secondary & Higher Secondary Level)
Awards
- Top School – Maximum Participation
- Runner-Up School – Maximum Participation
(Total of 4 National-Level Awards)
Recognition for Winning Schools
Winning schools will be honoured with: * National-Level Trophy * Official Certificate of Recognition * Institutional Recognition Kit (including professionally designed digital assets) In addition, the Top 5 Participating Schools in each category, based on the highest number of valid entries submitted, will receive special national recognition for their exceptional encouragement of student participation. These schools will be honoured with: * Rang De Veer Scroll of Honour * Certificate of Appreciation * Featured Recognition on the Honourpoint Foundation website and official social media platforms
National Felicitation
Ceremony
The top three winners in each category (Junior & Senior), along with the top two schools in the Junior category and top two schools in the Senior category recognized at the national level for maximum participation, will be invited for a National Felicitation Ceremony.
- A national-level event
- Date and venue will be announced in due course of time
- A platform to formally honour excellence, participation, and institutional contribution
Judging
All entries submitted for Rang De Veer 2026 will be evaluated on the following four criteria, with each criterion carrying equal weight: * Creativity & Originality * Relevance to the Theme – Maatrubhumi * Artistic Skill & Presentation * Overall Impact
The entries for Rang De Veer 2026 will be evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising family members of India's fallen heroes and eminent professionals from diverse fields. The jury includes:
- Smt Beena Thomas, wife of Colonel Jojan Thomas, Ashok Chakra (2008)
- Shri Rajesh Singh, brother of 2nd Lt Rakesh Singh, Ashok Chakra (1992)
- Smt Charulatha Acharya, wife of Major Padmapani Acharya, Maha Vir Chakra (1999)
- Smt Santhoshi Babu, wife of Colonel B. Santosh Babu, Maha Vir Chakra (2020)
- Smt Rachna Bisht Rawat, celebrated author of The Brave, Shoot.Dive.Fly, and Kargil: Untold Stories from the War
- Ms Maniti Modi Shah, Co-founder, ConnectFor – India's leading volunteer engagement platform
- Smt Suseela Santhosh, Director, Vishwa Vidyapeeth Group of Schools
- Ms Kayalvizhi Sethukarasu, established Indian contemporary artist