Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Nari Shakti praised at National School Band Competition finale
The National School Band Competition finale was held in New Delhi as part of Republic Day celebrations.
Minister Sanjay Seth praised the role of women, called 'Nari Shakti,' in helping achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Eighteen teams from each zone competed in four categories: Brass Band Boys, Brass Band Girls, Pipe Band Boys, and Pipe Band Girls.
Prizes were awarded to the winning teams, and a special performance was announced for the Republic Day parade.
The competition saw significant participation, with 763 teams at the state level and 80 advancing to the zonal level.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, with performances evaluated by a jury from the armed forces.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth praised 'Nari Shakti' for their role in Operation Sindoor and their contribution to 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
The National School Band Competition finale featured 80 school band teams from 30 states and UTs, with 2,217 children participating.
Teams competed in four categories: Brass Band Boys, Brass Band Girls, Pipe Band Boys, and Pipe Band Girls.
Winning teams received cash prizes (Rs 51,000, Rs 31,000, Rs 21,000), trophies, and certificates.
Avila Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School will perform at Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade.
- Who
- Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, winning school band teams, 2,217 participating children
- What
- National School Band Competition finale and prize distribution
- When
- January 24 (Republic Day celebrations)
- Where
- National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate youth talent and promote 'Viksit Bharat' vision
- Event
- National School Band Competition
- Organizers
- Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education
- Categories
- Brass Band Boys, Brass Band Girls, Pipe Band Boys, Pipe Band Girls
- Participants
- 2,217 children from 80 school band teams
- Prizes
- 1st: Rs 51,000, 2nd: Rs 31,000, 3rd: Rs 21,000
- Special Performance
- Avila Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Kartavya Path
- Jury
- Members from Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force
- Total Participants (State Level)
- 763 school band teams