Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Veer Gatha 5.0 Sets Record with 1.92 Crore Students
Veer Gatha 5.0 is a special program where students learn about the brave stories of Indian soldiers.
This year, a huge number of 1.92 crore students joined in.
From all the entries, 4,020 were chosen for national evaluation, and the top 100 winners were selected.
These winners will get a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and a special invitation to watch the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
The Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education will give them this award.
It's a big celebration to remember and honor the bravery of our soldiers.
Veer Gatha 5.0 initiative saw record participation with 1.92 crore students.
4,020 entries were submitted for national evaluation after state and district levels.
Top 100 winners, called SUPER-100, were selected for national recognition.
Each SUPER-100 winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 10,000.
Winners will be felicitated by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education in New Delhi and invited to the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path.
- Who
- 1.92 crore students, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education
- What
- Veer Gatha 5.0 initiative and its record participation
- When
- 2026 Republic Day celebrations
- Where
- New Delhi, Kartavya Path
- Why
- To honor and remember the bravery of Indian soldiers
- Initiative
- Veer Gatha 5.0
- Participants
- 1.92 crore students
- National Entries
- 4,020
- Super-100 Winners
- 100
- Prize per Winner
- Rs 10,000
- Felicitation Venue
- New Delhi
- Special Event
- Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path