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Prelims level: Project Veer Gatha 4.0
Why in the News?
Over 1.76 crore school students participated in Project Veer Gatha 4.0, sharing creative tributes to the bravery and sacrifice of Armed Forces personnel.
About Project Veer Gatha:
| Details | |
| About | • Launched in 2021 to honor the acts of bravery and selfless sacrifice of Gallantry Awardees. • 1.76 crore students from 36 states and UTs participated. • Conducted annually since its inception, with increasing participation: • First Edition (2021): 8 lakh students, Second Edition (2022): 19.5 lakh students, Third Edition (2023): 1.36 crore students. |
| Aims and Objectives | • Instill patriotism and national pride among students. • Spread awareness about the heroic contributions of Gallantry Awardees. • Foster creativity through various forms of artistic expression. • Promote national unity and pride across India’s diverse school system. • Enhance knowledge about unsung heroes and military heritage. |
| Features of the Program | • Creative content submissions, including poems, paintings, essays, and videos. • 100 national-level winners annually, with a ₹10,000 cash prize and recognition by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Defence. • District and state awards for outstanding students. • Educational outreach programs by the Ministry of Defence to engage students. • Digital submission via the MyGov portal, making the process inclusive and easy for wide participation. • Focus on both famous Gallantry Awardees and unsung heroes. |
PYQ:[2024] Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called: (a) Operation Sankalp (b) Operation Maitri (c) Operation Sadbhavana (d) Operation Madad |
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