New Delhi, January 25, 2025: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan honored the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 4.0 at a special felicitation ceremony in New Delhi. The event celebrated the exceptional achievements of 100 students, 66 of whom are girls, who stood out among over 1.76 crore participants from across India.
Each winner received a cash prize of ₹10,000, a medal, and a certificate. These Super-100 students are among approximately 10,000 special guests invited to witness the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025.
Raksha Mantri’s Inspiring Message
Shri Rajnath Singh praised the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education for their collaborative efforts in organizing Veer Gatha 4.0. He highlighted the significance of the initiative, which connects India’s youth with the country’s rich history of bravery and sacrifice.
Commending the achievements of students like Nemneineng from Manipur, who overcame personal hardships to secure a spot among the Super-100 winners, he emphasized that true heroes uplift the nation and inspire society. “India’s young population of 50 crore will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047,” he said.
He also urged students to draw inspiration from iconic freedom fighters and soldiers like Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Ashfaqulla Khan, while reminding them of the importance of humility and perseverance in achieving success.
Minister for Education’s Address
Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan underscored Veer Gatha’s success in fostering creativity and patriotism among students. He lauded the initiative for its record-breaking participation, with over 1.76 crore students from 2.5 lakh schools engaging in drawing, painting, and essay writing to honor India’s gallantry award winners.
“Veer Gatha instills values of patriotism, grit, and national pride, inspiring students to contribute to the nation’s progress,” he remarked, while congratulating the Super-100 winners and all participants for their enthusiasm and creativity.
Words of Valor
During the event, Param Vir Chakra Awardee Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar shared his inspiring story from the 1999 Kargil War. He urged students to embrace bravery, selflessness, and integrity in their lives, emphasizing that true courage lies in standing for what is right.
Senior dignitaries, including Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and Education, also attended the ceremony.
About Veer Gatha
Initiated to honor gallantry award winners, Veer Gatha encourages students to engage creatively while learning about India’s heroes. The program is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education, fostering a deeper connection between India’s youth and the nation’s legacy of valor.
