Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Odisha Celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram
On January 12, 2024, which is National Youth Day, many schools and colleges in Odisha, India, celebrated the 150th anniversary of the famous song 'Vande Mataram'.
Over 21 lakh people, according to official reports, sang the song together at 11 am.
Some people even said more than 50 lakh participated.
They also promised to support local products and services to make India self-reliant.
The event was organized by different departments of the government.
Some schools also had quizzes and debates.
People shared photos and videos on social media.
It was a big event to show love for the country.
Over 16,000 educational institutions in Odisha participated in a mass rendition of 'Vande Mataram' on National Youth Day.
The event marked the 150th anniversary of the national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Participants took the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Swadeshi Sankalp' pledge, vowing to support local products and services.
The number of participants was reported as over 21 lakh by officials, while a minister claimed more than 50 lakh.
The event was organized by multiple state government departments and included additional activities like quizzes and debates.
- Who
- Students, teachers, and staff of over 16,000 educational institutions in Odisha
- What
- Mass rendition of 'Vande Mataram' and taking the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Swadeshi Sankalp' pledge
- When
- January 12, 2024 (National Youth Day)
- Where
- Across Odisha, India
- Why
- To mark the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram' by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- Event
- Mass rendition of 'Vande Mataram'
- Participants
- Over 21 lakh (official) to 50 lakh (claimed) people
- Organizers
- Odia Language, Literature and Culture department, Higher Education department, School and Mass Education department, Sports and Youth Services department
- Date
- January 12, 2024 (National Youth Day)
- Pledge Taken
- 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Swadeshi Sankalp'
- Time
- 11 am
- Institutions Involved
- Over 16,000 educational institutions
- Additional Activities
- Quizzes, debate competitions, social media sharing