Kangra students create 75-m canvas for national cultural event

Students of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) in Dehra, Kangra district, presented a grand cultural showcase as part of the Ministry of Culture’s flagship initiative ‘Viksit Bhi – Virasat Bhi’. CUHP was one of nine universities nationwide chosen to connect directly with the Prime Minister’s Office through ‘Viksit Bharat ke Rang – Kala ke Sang’.

Despite short notice, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts of the CUHP produced a 75-metre canvas with 40 artworks by 190 students, depicting visions of a developed India alongside its cultural legacy. Themes included sustainability, space achievements, Make in India, Swachhata, women’s empowerment and traditional art forms like Thangka painting.

Vice Chancellor Prof Sat Prakash Bansal praised the students’ creativity, saying India’s journey from “India to Bharat” must balance technological progress with cultural heritage. He praised the Prime Minister’s bold initiatives in preserving India’s traditional knowledge systems and promoting inclusive development.

Themes like ‘Har Ghar Roti’ captured the spirit of grassroots empowerment, while Bharat Mata, painted in Thangka style by students Aditri, Mithun, and Anchal, symbolised women empowerment. Anjali Pathak, Diya, and Sukriti through highlighted the importance of sustainable development thought-provoking visuals.

Registrar Narender Sankhyan, Dean (Academics) Pradeep Kumar, Finance Officer Pratima Pathania, and Dean Prof Nirupama Singh also attended the event. Local schoolchildren participated, making it a wider community celebration.

The event also saw participation from local school students, making it a true celebration of art, culture and national vision.