Over 1.92 crore school students participate in Project Veer Gatha 5.0

Over 1.92 crore school students from all 36 states and UTs have participated in Project Veer Gatha 5.0. Students submitted poems, paintings, essays, videos and more, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of the officers and personnel of the Armed Forces.

They were also encouraged to explore the indomitable spirit and military strategies of India’s great warriors, such as King Kharavela of Kalinga, Prithviraj Chauhan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Warriors of 1857 – the First War of Independence, and leaders of Tribal Uprisings, among others.

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“Instituted in 2021, Project Veer Gatha aims to disseminate inspiring life stories of gallantry awardees and instil the spirit of patriotism among students,” the Ministry of Education said on Monday.

The initiative provides a creative platform for students to showcase the heroic deeds of gallantry award winners, aligning with the vision of NEP 2020, which emphasises experiential and project-based learning over rote memorisation.

Four editions of the project have been successfully conducted in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Under Project Veer Gatha 5.0, schools conducted various projects and activities from September 8 to November 10 and uploaded four best entries from each school on the MyGov portal.

Simultaneously, to enrich students’ knowledge of gallant heroes and unsung stories, the Ministry of Defence, through its field organisations of the Army, Navy and Air Force, organised virtual meets and face-to-face awareness sessions for schools across the country.

In a significant milestone, Project Veer Gatha 5.0 has expanded beyond national borders, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students of Indian schools abroad.

This international engagement reflects the project’s growing impact in connecting the global Indian diaspora with the inspiring stories of India’s gallantry awardees, thereby strengthening their bond with the nation’s values of courage, sacrifice and patriotism.