CBSE Board has issued a notice related to Veer Gatha 5.0 Project, which all students and teachers should know about. This blog post will tell you the complete details about this circular. That is why all teachers and students should read this post till the end and share it with their friends or classmates.
What is Veer Gatha Project?
Veer Gatha Project, launched in 2021, aims to spread awareness about the brave acts of gallantry award winners and inspire values of patriotism and civic responsibility among students. The project allows students to express their creativity through poems, essays, drawings, paintings, short videos, and multimedia presentations.
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Who Can Participate in Veer Gatha 5.0?
The competition is open to students from Classes 3 to 12, divided into three categories:
- Preparatory Stage (Grades 3–5): Poems, short paragraphs (150 words), drawings, and paintings.
- Middle Stage (Grades 6–8): Poems, paragraphs (300 words), drawings, paintings, multimedia presentations, or short videos.
- Secondary Stage (Grades 9–12): Essays (750 words), poems, drawings, paintings, multimedia presentations, or short videos.
What are the Suggested Topics?
Students may choose topics such as:
- Life lessons from a Gallantry Award winner.
- Stories of supreme sacrifice by soldiers.
- The spirit and military strategies of Indian warriors like Shivaji, Prithviraj Chauhan, or heroes of the 1857 War of Independence.
What are the Timelines?
- 11 to 30 September 2025: Schools must conduct activities and interactions with gallantry award winners.
- 1 to 15 October 2025: Each school will upload the best 4 entries (one from each category) on the MyGov portal.
How Will Winners Be Selected?
- National Level (Super 100): 100 winners will be honoured — 25 from Classes 3–5, 25 from Classes 6–8, and 50 from Classes 9–12.
- State/UT Level: 8 winners will be chosen.
- District Level: 4 winners will be recognised.
Winners at the national level will receive ₹10,000 each, awarded jointly by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education. Winners at state and district levels will be felicitated by local education authorities.
Websites for References: The Following links can be referred by Schools:
- Website www.gallantryawards.gov.in to know in detail about the brave-hearts.
- NCERT book on Paramvir Chakra Awardees at the link: https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/publication/otherpublications/veergatha.pdf
Why is this Project Important?
The CBSE has also directed schools to establish a Veer Gatha Corner to showcase the stories of gallantry awardees, military traditions, and great warriors. This initiative will keep the memory of India’s brave soldiers alive and encourage students to adopt their values.
CBSE Veer Gatha Project 5.0 – Key Details
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose of the Project | To spread stories of gallantry awardees and instil patriotism, civic values, and respect for national heroes among students. |
| Who Can Participate | Students of Classes 3 to 12 from all CBSE-affiliated schools (India and abroad). |
| Participation Categories | Preparatory (Classes 3–5), Middle (Classes 6–8), Secondary (Classes 9–12). |
| Activities Allowed | Poems, paragraphs, essays, paintings, drawings, multimedia presentations, short videos (anchoring, storytelling, reporting). |
| Preparatory Stage (3–5) | Short poems, 150-word paragraphs, paintings, drawings. |
| Middle Stage (6–8) | Poems, 300-word paragraphs, drawings, paintings, multimedia, short videos. |
| Secondary Stage (9–12) | Essays (750 words), poems, drawings, paintings, multimedia, short videos. |
| School Activity Timeline | 11 to 30 September 2025 – Schools conduct activities and interactions with gallantry awardees. |
| Submission Timeline | 1 to 15 October 2025 – Schools upload one best entry per category (total four) on the MyGov portal. |
| National Level Selection | 100 winners: 25 from Classes 3–5, 25 from Classes 6–8, 50 from Classes 9–12. |
| State/UT Level Selection | 8 winners: 2 each from Classes 3–5 and 6–8, plus 4 from Classes 9–12. |
| District Level Selection | 4 winners: 1 each from Classes 3–5 and 6–8, plus 2 from Classes 9–12. |
| Awards for National Winners | ₹10,000 each + certificate from Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education. |
| Awards for State/District Winners | Certificates and felicitation by respective education authorities. |
| Special Instruction | Schools must set up a Veer Gatha Corner to display stories of gallantry awardees and Indian military traditions. |
Check cbse official circular about Veer Gatha 5.0
CBSE’s Veer Gatha 5.0 gives students a platform to honour India’s brave hearts and showcase their creativity. Schools and teachers must encourage participation so that young learners can imbibe patriotism and civic responsibility in meaningful ways.
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