Churachandpur: Various student competitions, including painting, essay writing and elocution, were conducted at four schools in Churachandpur district today as part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, providing students a platform to express their ideas, creativity and aspirations for a developed Manipur.
At Vimala Raina High School and Sagang Higher Secondary School, essay writing and painting competitions were conducted on the theme “My Vision of Viksit Manipur”, while Songpi Upper Primary School (UPS) and Vumhao High School hosted painting and elocution competitions.
Organised under the “India of Dreams (Art Seva)” programme, the activities encourage students to express their ideas and aspirations for the development of Manipur and its contribution to Viksit Bharat. The action plan also includes “Rangoli Rashtra,” which promotes the use of traditional Manipuri motifs, indigenous patterns, textile geometry and the Tricolour in rangoli-making, with a focus on Viksit Bharat and Viksit Manipur.
Another component, the National Innovation Challenge, scheduled from October 1 to 14, will encourage students to develop innovative ideas and projects addressing local challenges, including Loktak ecology and conservation, waste management, flood mitigation, agriculture and digital governance.
Smt. Esther Chingneikim, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Churachandpur, has scheduled painting, essay writing, and elocution competitions across 25 selected schools under its jurisdiction. The activities are being conducted according to a day-wise calendar from September 18 to 29.
At the district level, the programme is being coordinated by Emanuel Lalsangrem, designated as District Coordinator, to oversee smooth implementation across Churachandpur.
