Rangatulee-2026 Showcases Creativity of 500 Young Artists from 100+ Bhubaneswar Schools
BHUBANESWAR (India CSR®): The Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Meadows organised the fifth edition of its flagship inter-school art competition, Rangatulee-2026, at the Rail Auditorium, Chandrasekharpur. The event drew participation from more than 500 students representing over 100 schools across Bhubaneswar. Students from Classes V to X participated in the competition across two groups. Group A, comprising Classes V to VII, worked on the theme, “Say No to Plastic Pollution.” Group B, for Classes VIII to X, explored “Digital India – My Smart Village.”
Smt attended the inaugural ceremony. Aparajita Sarangi, Member of Parliament, Bhubaneswar, as Chief Guest. Rtn. Anil Kumar Samal, IAS (Retd.), District Governor, Rotary International District 3262, attended as Special Guest.
Art for Awareness and a Better Future
Through colourful and thoughtful artworks, the young participants expressed their ideas on environmental responsibility, digital transformation and a better future. The themes encouraged students to engage with contemporary issues and communicate their vision creatively. The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Smt. Sulochana Das, Mayor, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, as Chief Guest. District Governor Rtn. Anil Kumar Samal, IAS (Retd.), was also present as Special Guest. Cash prizes totalling Rs. 1 lakh, along with certificates and mementos, were awarded to the winners. First, second and third prizes were given in both groups, while ten consolation prizes in each group recognised the creativity and effort of other participants.
A Platform for Young Minds
Rtn. Bikash Garabadu, President, Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Meadows, said Rangatulee was more than an art competition. “Rangatulee provides children with a platform where art becomes a medium for awareness, imagination and positive change. The overwhelming participation and remarkable creativity displayed by the students demonstrate the immense potential of our young generation,” he said.
Club Secretary Rtn. Deepak Jena and PP Santosh Senapati, Project Chair, Rangatulee-2026, thanked participating schools, students, parents, teachers, sponsors, partners, Rotaractors, volunteers and Rotarians for their support. President-Elect Rtn. Priyabrata Mohanty delivered the vote of thanks. The organisers said the initiative reflects the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Meadows’ commitment to education, youth development and community service. Rangatulee seeks to go beyond competition by encouraging children to observe the world around them, understand social and environmental concerns, and express their ideas through creativity.
The fifth edition was supported by the Rangatulee core team, Rotary members, Rotaractors and volunteers. With its successful completion, Rangatulee has further strengthened its position as a platform for nurturing young artistic talent and promoting responsible citizenship among schoolchildren.
Winners: Group B
Theme: “Digital India – My Smart Village”
| Position | Name | School | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Prize | Avigyan Mahakud | DAV Public School | VIII |
| Second Prize | Sai Pratik Bhoi | S.S.D. High School | IX |
| Third Prize | Adyasha Swain | DAV Public School, Unit-VIII | X |
Consolation Prize Winners
- Shraadha Mallia — DAV Public School, Unit-8, Class X
- Prajeet Kumar Das — DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Class IX
- Saanvi Mishra — Apeejay, Class VIII
- R.B. Rudrax Maharana — Future Bhubaneswar School, Class X
- Akshyat Aadit Sahu — DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Class VIII
- Pratyush Panigrahi — DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Class VIII
- Pratyasha Priyadarshini Sahoo — DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Class VIII
- Akankhya Samal — DAV Public School, Pokhariput, Class IX
- Sai Amritanshu — DAV Public School, Kalinga Nagar, Class IX
- Himanshu Himanshi Bharadwaj Kar — DAV Public School, Kalinga Nagar, Class IX
Winners: Group A
Theme: “Say No to Plastic Pollution”
| Position | Name | School | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Prize | Ananya Anwesha Rout | BJEM-I | VII |
| Second Prize | Amrit Kumar Mohanty | BJEM-I | VII |
| Third Prize | Aradhya Jena | PM Shri KV-1 | VII |
Consolation Prize Winners
- Monalisha Mandal — MBS Public School, Class VI
- Dipsita Mohanty — BJEM-I, Class V
- Aryansh Das — BJEM, Class VII
- Sai Sonam Behera — PM Shri KV-1, Class V
- Aaryav Patnaik — Sai International, Class VII
- Aarush Panda — BJEM-I, Class VI
- Samriddhi Dash — ODEM Public School, Class V
- Priyanshi Mohapatra — DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Class VI
- Soumya Mohanty — Jupiter Public School, Class VII
- Soumyashree Suchamita Sahoo — PM Shri KV-1, Class V
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