Veer Gatha Project Competition
by Ministry of Defence, Government of India
₹10,000 Cash Prize
Veer Gatha Project Competition is a competition by Ministry of Defence, Government of India for students in Class 3–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
Free
Duration
The competition runs for several weeks, typically concluding before Republic Day.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Varies based on the project; requires research, creation, and submission time.
About This Opportunity
The Veer Gatha Project is a national competition for school students, initiated by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education. Its primary goal is to share the stories of bravery and sacrifice of India's Gallantry Award winners with the youth, fostering a spirit of patriotism and civic consciousness.
Participation is open to students from grades 3 to 12 from all schools across India, including those affiliated with CBSE and state boards. Students create and submit projects like poems, essays, paintings, or multimedia presentations based on the lives and valor of these national heroes to win national recognition and exciting prizes.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students must be enrolled in a school recognized by any State/UT Government or affiliated with any board in India.
Prerequisites
- Entries must be original and created by the student.
- Submissions must be based on the life and acts of bravery of Gallantry Award winners.
Open to students in grades 3-12 from all recognized schools across India (including State/UT boards and CBSE). Submissions must be original creative works (poem, essay, painting, video etc.) based on the lives of India's Gallantry Award winners.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
The project aligns with the school curriculum's focus on Indian history, civics, and creative arts, encouraging interdisciplinary learning.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹10,000
The 100 national-level winners (Super 100) are each awarded a cash prize of ₹10,000 by the Ministry of Defence.
Prizes
Attend Republic Day Parade
All 100 national winners are invited as special guests to witness the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
Certificate
Govt. of India Certificate
A joint e-certificate from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education is awarded to the 'Super 100' national winners. All students whose entries are uploaded to the portal receive an e-certificate of participation.
Recognized by
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
The competition has four main evaluation stages: School Level (initial screening), District Level, State/UT Level, and finally the National Level, where the 'Super 100' winners are selected.
How entries are judged
Entries are judged based on originality of expression, creativity, relevance to the theme, presentation, and the depth of research on the gallantry award winner.
Selection process
Schools select the best entry from each category for submission. These entries are then evaluated by nodal officers and committees at the district and state levels. The top entries from each state are forwarded for national-level evaluation to select the final 100 winners.
How to apply
- 1Schools conduct activities and select the best entry in each category.
- 2Shortlisted entries are uploaded to the MyGov portal by the school for evaluation.
- 3Entries are evaluated at District, State/UT, and finally at the National level to select the 'Super 100' winners.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no entry or participation fee for the Veer Gatha Project.
Frequently asked questions
Is Veer Gatha Project Competition free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Veer Gatha Project Competition?
Students in Class 3–12. children aged 8-18.
What will my child gain from Veer Gatha Project Competition?
₹10,000 cash prize for 100 national winners.. Invitation to attend the Republic Day Parade in Delhi.. National-level felicitation by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education.. E-Certificate of Participation for all students whose entries are uploaded on the portal.. Recognition at District and State levels for winners..
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