Ministry of Culture
Sewa Parv 2025: Viksit Bharat Ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang
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22 SEP 2025 8:30PM 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 continuing celebrations on 22nd September 2025, vibrant art workshops and cultural programmes were organised at key heritage and cultural institutions across Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, under the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang”.
Highlights of the Art Workshops held on 22nd September 2025 at various locations and institutions of Ministry of Culture.
- Chittorgarh, Rajasthan – Fateh Prakash Palace, Chittorgarh Fort (Organised by West Zonal Cultural Centre – WZCC, Udaipur):
Art workshop under the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang” was held at the historic Chittorgarh Fort, where nearly 700 participants (including school students, college students, and professional artists) participated in full enthusiasm contributing to the Sewa Parv. The event was attended by Shri C.P. Joshi (Hon’ble MP, Chittorgarh), along with local leaders including Shri Shravan Rao (Upadhyaksh), Shri Harshvardhan Singh (Yuva Adhyaksh), Shri Gaurav Tyagi, Shri Sagar Soni, Shri Arjun Berwal, Shri Vivek Joshi, and Shri Himanshu Singh, who encouraged youth participation and creativity.
- Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu – Srinivasan Ramanujam Centre, Sastra University (Organised by South Zonal Cultural Centre – SZCC, Thanjavur):
A painting workshop at SASTRA University, Kumbakonam brought together nearly 200 participants. The event was graced by Smt. Hridya, IAS, Sub Collector, Kumbakonam, Shri D. Mathiyalagan (Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Kumbakonam), and Dr. B. Shanthi (Dean, Srinivasan Ramanujam Centre, Sastra University), who inspired participants to connect creativity with civic responsibility.
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – Kendriya Vidyalaya-1 (Organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts – IGNCA, Regional Centre, Tirupati):
At Kendriya Vidyalaya-1, around 400 participants took part in a vibrant art workshop and cultural programme. The sessions encouraged young students to reflect on how art and creativity can contribute to the making of a Viksit Bharat. The IGNCA Regional Centre facilitated interactive sessions blending tradition, language, and art.
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – National Sanskrit University (Organised by IGNCA, Regional Centre, Tirupati)
At the National Sanskrit University, over 2oo college students took part in the art workshop that highlighted the role of Sanskrit heritage and visual arts in envisioning a Viksit Bharat. The
At both the locations, the event was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Prof. G.S.R. Krishna Murty (Vice Chancellor, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati), Shri Venkata Narayana Rao (Registrar, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati), Shri Venkateswara Rao Yadlapalli (Padma Shri awardee, Chairman, Raitu Nestham Foundation), Smt. Pullivarthi Sudha Reddy (Social Democrat, Chandragiri), Prof. Rajanikanth Shukla (Dean of Academic Affairs, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati), Smt. Sagarika Banerjee (Founder, Blooming TanMan), Dr. K.T.V. Raghavan (Regional Director, IGNCA Regional Centre, Tirupati), and Dr. Bharat Bhusan Rath (Associate Professor, National Sanskrit University, Tirupati). Their presence and interaction with the participants underscored the significance of connecting traditional knowledge systems, Sanskrit scholarship, and artistic expression with the broader vision of nation- building.
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 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
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
- 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 activities of 22nd September 2025 reflected the cultural and educational vibrancy of three important centres—Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, and the historic Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. From the academic and creative environment of Sastra University in Kumbakonam, to the art and cultural engagements at Kendriya Vidyalaya-1 and the National Sanskrit University in Tirupati, and the timeless grandeur of Chittorgarh Fort, each venue became a platform where students, artists, and local communities came together to articulate their aspirations for a Viksit Bharat.
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