**Executive Summary**
The Raksha Rajya Mantri and Minister of State for Education felicitated the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 5.0 in New Delhi on January 24, 2026. This edition marked the international debut of Veer Gatha, with 28,005 international students participating. The awardees, including 64 girls, were honored for their contributions to promoting the nation's bravehearts through education and will witness the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Veer Gatha 5.0 Achievements:**
* The fifth edition included 28,005 international students from CBSE schools abroad.
* Over 1.92 crore students from over two lakh schools participated overall.
* Activities included drawing, painting, essay writing, and short video creation.
* **Awards and Recognition:**
* Each of the Super-100 winners received a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, a medal, and a certificate.
* The winners will be special guests at the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026.
* **Statements and Emphasis:**
* Shri Sanjay Seth addressed the students as "Brand Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat 2047."
* Shri Jayant Chaudhary emphasized Veer Gatha's role in educating students about valor and sacrifice.
* Students were encouraged to draw inspiration from national figures and uphold the spirit of ‘Nation First'.
* **Attendance:**
* The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chiefs of the Naval and Air Staff, and various secretaries from different departments.
**Impact Analysis**
**Super-100 Winners:**
* **Impact:** Receive recognition, cash prize, medal, and certificate for their achievements in Veer Gatha 5.0. Attend the Republic Day Parade.
* **Action Required:** Continue to serve as brand ambassadors for Viksit Bharat 2047, inspiring others with their intelligence, enthusiasm, and patriotism.
**All Veer Gatha Participants:**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to remember and honor sacrifices of freedom fighters through activities such as drawing, painting, essay writing, and short video creation.
* **Action Required:** Uphold the spirit of ‘Nation First’ and strive to be agents of change in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
**CBSE Schools (including international):**
* **Impact:** Veer Gatha initiative provides a platform to educate students on valor and sacrifice and nurture creativity.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and encourage student participation in Veer Gatha and similar initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Veer Gatha: An initiative to educate school students about the valour and sacrifices of brave hearts.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A vision of India's future development and progress by the year 2047.
Ministry of Defence: The central government ministry responsible for matters relating to defence.
New Delhi: The location of the Veer Gatha 5.0 felicitation event.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri & Minister of State for
Education felicitate Super-100 winners of Veer
Gatha 5.0
Veer Gatha made its international debut with the participation
of 28005 foreign students
Sixty four girl students among the winners
“You are the Brand Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat 2047”: Shri
Sanjay Seth
प्रव तथ: 24 JAN 2026 5:55PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and the Minister of State for Education and Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship (I/C), Shri Jayant Chaudhary, felicitated the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 5.0 in
New Delhi on January 24, 2026. For the first time, 28005 international students studying in CBSE schools
abroad also took part in the competitions. Among the 100 winners, 64 are girls from different parts of the
country. Each winner was presented with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, a medal and a certificate. These
Super-100 are among the special guests who will be witnessing the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path
on January 26, 2026.
Addressing the awardees, the Raksha Rajya Mantri congratulated them and stated that initiatives such as
Veer Gatha would ensure that future generations remember and honour the sacrifices of India’s great
freedom fighters. Emphasising Bharat’s legacy as a land of brave warriors, he urged the young participants
to draw inspiration from iconic national figures such as Sardar Patel, Birsa Munda, the Sahibzade, and
Swami Vivekananda, whose courage, dedication, and sacrifices will continue to inspire the nation and
remain etched in history.
“You are the brand ambassadors of Viksit Bharat 2047,” Shri Sanjay said while addressing the students.
He acknowledged the participation of more than 1.92 crore students in the fifth edition of the project and
noted that the initiative is recognising the nation’s bravehearts through education. He further commended
the students for their intelligence, enthusiasm, and deep sense of patriotism demonstrated through their
participation in the competition.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, emphasized that
initiatives such as Veer Gatha play a vital role in educating school students about the valour and sacrifices
of brave hearts, while nurturing the creativity of young minds. He highlighted the record participation of
1.92 crore students from over two lakh schools, including international participants from the United Arab
Emirates, Qatar and Malaysia. These students took part in activities such as drawing, painting, essay
writing and short video creation, offering heartfelt tributes to the nation’s heroes in recognition of their
exemplary service and sacrifice.
The MoS also drew attention to the silent heroes who stand for truth and make selfless sacrifices for
society in the pursuit of a better future. He urged the students across the country to emerge as agents of
change in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Congratulating all participants for their enthusiasm
and respect towards the gallantry award winners, he lauded the Super-100 awardees for their outstanding
achievements. Addressing the awardees, he remarked, “You are an inspiration to 140 crore Indians.”
During the event, Shaurya and Veer Chakra awardee Group Captain Manish Arora shared his inspiring
experiences from Operation Sindoor. He encouraged students to imbibe the values of courage, a strong
sense of purpose and hard work, while upholding the spirit of ‘Nation First’.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief
of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy Shri
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare) Ms Sukirti Lekhi, Secretary, Department of Defence
R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, and other senior officials also attended the event.
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