Maharishi Aurobindo Subharti College & Hospital of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Faculty of AYUSH, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, organized a Painting Competition on 8 September 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The programme was organized with the objective of promoting creativity, patriotism, national awareness, and the values of responsible citizenship among students.
The competition provided students with an opportunity to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through artistic representation. The themes were thoughtfully selected to create awareness about India’s freedom struggle, the contribution of great national leaders, patriotism, good character, youth participation, and the responsibilities of a true citizen.
Students were invited to prepare paintings on any one of the following themes: Portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose; Parade Scene of the Azad Hind Fauj; The Message of “Jai Hind”; Sacrifice of the Freedom Fighters; The Tricolour and Patriotism; Good Character – The Mark of a Good Citizen; Patriotism and Youth; and What Makes a True Citizen? – Pictorial Representation.
A total of 9 students participated enthusiastically in the competition and demonstrated their creativity, imagination, and artistic skills. The paintings effectively portrayed various values such as patriotism, courage, sacrifice, national pride, discipline, good character, and social responsibility. The participants were encouraged to maintain originality in their artwork and to present their ideas in a clear, meaningful, and creative manner.
The entries were evaluated by the judges on the basis of creativity, originality, relevance to the selected theme, artistic skill, presentation, and overall impact. The paintings based on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj highlighted the courage, leadership, and sacrifice of India’s freedom fighters. Similarly, the themes related to good character, youth, and responsible citizenship encouraged students to reflect upon their role in building a disciplined, responsible, progressive, and patriotic nation.
The competition concluded with appreciation and encouragement for all the participating students. The best paintings were selected by the judges according to the prescribed evaluation criteria, and the winners were awarded certificates in recognition of their efforts and artistic contribution.
The programme was successfully coordinated by Dr. Jyoti Madhur, Assistant Professor, Maharishi Aurobindo Subharti College & Hospital of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, SVSU, Meerut. The activity successfully provided students with a platform to showcase their artistic talent while strengthening their understanding of patriotism, national values, and responsible citizenship.
