Dehradun, September 24, 2026: Competitions under the theme ‘My Vision for India’ will begin in schools across the district from September 26 as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The preparations for various programmes to be organised in educational institutions were reviewed at a meeting chaired by Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium. Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah was also present.
During the meeting, the Education Minister reviewed the preparations undertaken by the Education Department and issued necessary directions for the smooth conduct of the programmes.
Essay, Speech and Painting Competitions
Beginning September 26, students will participate in essay writing, speech and painting competitions under the theme ‘My Vision for India’. The competitions will focus on topics including the vision for a developed India and the work and achievements of the past 25 years.
The competitions will initially be conducted at the school level. Subsequently, a district-level programme will be organised where the winners will be honoured. Selected paintings from the competitions will also be put on display.
Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat directed officials to encourage maximum participation of students and provide them with an opportunity to present their new and creative ideas.
He said the initiative also aims to understand how young people, as the future of the country, envision a developed India and how they see their own role in contributing towards its development.
Dialogue and Creative Competitions in Higher Education Institutions
Similar activities will also be organised in higher educational institutions. College students will participate in dialogues, art activities and story-writing competitions, providing them a platform to express their views and suggestions on the vision of a developed India.
The Education Minister instructed officials to ensure that the competition process remains well organised and that information about the programmes reaches all educational institutions on time. He also stressed the need to ensure maximum participation of students.
Preparations Underway
The Education Department has already begun preparations for the competitions. Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah is coordinating with the concerned departments and monitoring the arrangements.
Officials have been directed to maintain regular coordination with schools and higher educational institutions, provide students with clear information about the competitions and prepare details of selected entries for the district-level programme within the stipulated timeline.
