The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is celebrating the Sewa Parv 2025 from September 17th to October 2nd, 2025. The Sewa Parv aims to bring together communities, institutions, and individuals in a collective movement of Sewa, creativity, and cultural pride with the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The Ministry of Culture organized a diverse range of art workshops on September 30th 2025 in Thrissur (Kerala), Kurukshetra (Haryana), Dimapur (Nagaland), Papum Pare (Arunachal Pradesh), Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), and Bhubaneswar (Odisha) under the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala ke Sang”.
Highlights of the art workshops held on 30th September 2025 through the institutions of Ministry of Culture are as under:
* **Shimla, Himachal Pradesh** – Ridge Mall Road & Gaiety Theatre (Organised by Lalit Kala Akademi). The programme was attended by Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla (Governor of Himachal Pradesh) as Chief Guest, Shri Jai Ram Thakur (MLA) as Special Guest, and Dr. Nand Lal Thakur (Vice Chairperson, Lalit Kala Akademi)
* **Kurukshetra, Haryana** – Kurukshetra University & Multi Art Centre (Organised by NZCC). The programme was graced by Prof. Somnath Schdeva (Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University) and Sh. Dharvir Mirjapur (Chairman, Haryana Pashudhan Board, Government of Haryana).
* **Bhubaneswar, Odisha** – Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Kharavela Nagar (Organised by LKA RC Bhubaneswar). The event was enriched by the presence of Padma Shri Binod Maharana (Noted Pattachitra Painter)
* **Thrissur, Kerala** – Vadakke Brahmaswam Madham (Organised by IGNCA RC Puducherry with LKA RC). The event was attended by Shri P. Parameswaran (President, Vadakke Brahmaswam Madham) and Shri Sreekanth (Manager, Vadakke Brahmaswam Madham)
* **Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh** – Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh (Organised by NEZCC). The event was graced by Prof. S.K. Nayak (Vice Chancellor, RGU), Smt. Mamta Riba, IAS (Secretary, Department of Art & Culture, Arunachal Pradesh), Dr. N.T. Rikam (Registrar, RGU), and Prof. Uttam Kr. Pegu (Dean, Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts, RGU)
* **Dimapur, Nagaland** – Stone Sculpture Garden (Organised by NEZCC). The event was attended by Shri K. Therie (Former Minister, Nagaland), Shri Zasevizo Lhousa (Deputy Director, NEZCC), and Shri Teisovikuolie Therie (Deputy Director, Art & Culture, Nagaland)
Digital Participation:
* Institutional uploads: Institutions under the Ministry of Culture and various States and Union Territories are documenting and uploading their events at the Sewa Parv portal https://amritkaal.nic.in/sewa-parv.htm.
* Citizen contributions: Individuals can upload their artworks, photographs, and creative expressions directly on the portal, and share them on social media using #SewaParv.
* Branding and publicity materials are available for download here: Google Drive link.
How to Participate:
* Individual Participation: Contribute by creating an artwork on the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang" and upload images of their artwork at: https://amritkaal.nic.in/sewa-parv-individual-participants
* Join a Painting Workshop at One of the 75 Locations: Participate at the Ministry of Culture institutions at the given locations to take part.
Contact:
Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
Key Entities Referenced
Sewa Parv 2025: A nationwide festival of service, creativity, and cultural pride, organized by the Ministry of Culture.
Viksit Bharat: A vision for a developed India by 2047, guiding the aims and activities of Sewa Parv 2025.
Ministry of Culture: The primary organizing entity for the Sewa Parv 2025.
Lalit Kala Akademi: An institution involved in organizing art workshops as part of Sewa Parv 2025.
Kurukshetra, Haryana: Location of one of the art workshops for Sewa Parv 2025.
Ministry of Culture
Sewa Parv 2025: Viksit Bharat Ke Rang, Kala Ke
Sang 30 SEPTEMBER 2025, New Delhi
Posted On: 30 SEP 2025 8:52PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is celebrating the Sewa Parv 2025 from 17th September to 2nd
October 2025 as a nationwide festival of service, creativity, and cultural pride. Guided by the Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Sewa Parv aims to bring together communities,
institutions, and individuals in a collective movement of Sewa (service), creativity, and cultural pride.
As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025 the Ministry of Culture organized a diverse range of art workshops on
30th September 2025 in Thrissur (Kerala), Kurukshetra (Haryana), Dimapur (Nagaland), Papum Pare
(Arunachal Pradesh), Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), and Bhubaneswar (Odisha) under the theme “Viksit Bharat
ke Rang, Kala ke Sang”. The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, artists, academicians,
dignitaries, and community leaders, strengthening the nationwide resolve for cultural celebration and civic
responsibility.
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Highlights of the art workshops held on 30 September 2025 through the institutions of Ministry of
Culture are as under:
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – Ridge Mall Road & Gaiety Theatre (Organised by Lalit Kala
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Akademi)
In Shimla, an art workshop was organized at the Ridge and Gaiety Theatre. The programme was attended by
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla (Governor of Himachal Pradesh) as Chief Guest, Shri Jai Ram Thakur (MLA) as
Special Guest, and Dr. Nand Lal Thakur (Vice Chairperson, Lalit Kala Akademi), who lauded the enthusiasm
of participants.
Kurukshetra, Haryana – Kurukshetra University & Multi Art Centre (Organised by NZCC)
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In Kurukshetra, a large-scale art workshop was organized at Kurukshetra University and the Multi Art Centre
with the participation of students and artists. The programme was graced by Prof. Somnath Schdeva (Vice-
Chancellor, Kurukshetra University) and Sh. Dharvir Mirjapur (Chairman, Haryana Pashudhan Board,
Government of Haryana).Bhubaneswar, Odisha – Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Kharavela Nagar (Organised by
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LKA RC Bhubaneswar)
In Bhubaneswar, a large-scale art workshop was organized with the participation of more than 600 students
and artists. The event was enriched by the presence of Padma Shri Binod Maharana (Noted Pattachitra
Painter), who guided students in exploring India’s artistic traditions.Thrissur, Kerala – Vadakke Brahmaswam Madham (Organised by IGNCA RC Puducherry with
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LKA RC)
In Thrissur, an art workshop was organized with the participation of Gurukula resident students at Vadakke
Brahmaswam Madham. The event was attended by Shri P. Parameswaran (President, Vadakke Brahmaswam
Madham) and Shri Sreekanth (Manager, Vadakke Brahmaswam Madham), who highlighted the role of
traditional learning spaces in nurturing creativity.
Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh – Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh (Organised by
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NEZCC)
In Papum Pare district, an art workshop was organized at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills. The event wasgraced by Prof. S.K. Nayak (Vice Chancellor, RGU), Smt. Mamta Riba, IAS (Secretary, Department of Art &
Culture, Arunachal Pradesh), Dr. N.T. Rikam (Registrar, RGU), and Prof. Uttam Kr. Pegu (Dean, Faculty of
Visual and Performing Arts, RGU), who highlighted the role of art in cultural preservation and innovation.
Dimapur, Nagaland – Stone Sculpture Garden (Organised by NEZCC)
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In Dimapur, an art workshop was organized at the Stone Sculpture Garden, attended by Shri K. Therie
(Former Minister, Nagaland), Shri Zasevizo Lhousa (Deputy Director, NEZCC), and Shri Teisovikuolie
Therie (Deputy Director, Art & Culture, Nagaland), who encouraged young artists to take pride in their
cultural heritage.
Digital Participation
To ensure widespread engagement, the Ministry has enabled digital participation through the Sewa Parv
portal:
Institutional uploads: All the institutions under the Ministry of Culture and various States and
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Union Territories are documenting and uploading their events at the Sewa Parv portal
https://amritkaal.nic.in/sewa-parv.htm.
Citizen contributions: Individuals can upload their artworks, photographs, and creative
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expressions directly on the portal, and share them on social media using #SewaParv.
Branding and publicity materials are available for download here: Google Drive link.
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How to Participate?
1. Individual Participation
Anyone can contribute by creating an artwork on the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang” in any
medium or material of their choice. Participants may upload images of their artwork at:
https://amritkaal.nic.in/sewa-parv-individual-participants
2. Join a Painting Workshop at One of the 75 Locations
Participants can reach out to the concerned Ministry of Culture institutions at the given locations to take part.
List of 75 locations: Click here
The art workshops organized on 30th September 2025 across Thrissur, Kurukshetra, Dimapur, Papum Pare,Shimla, and Bhubaneswar reflected India’s creative energy and cultural diversity. From the Gurukula
traditions of Kerala and the academic strength of Kurukshetra, to the heritage spaces of Nagaland and
Arunachal Pradesh, the historic charm of Shimla, and the artistic vibrancy of Bhubaneswar, each location
became a hub of imagination and expression. Together, these events under Sewa Parv 2025 reaffirmed the
power of art to inspire communities and strengthen India’s collective resolve towards a Viksit Bharat@2047.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
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