Sewa Parv 2025 Showcases India’s Cultural Diversity with Mass Art Workshops Across Six Cities
In New Delhi, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) hosted one of the largest workshops of Sewa Parv 2025 at Jaipur House, India Gate. More than 15,000 students, artists, and members of the art community took part.
New Delhi, September 29: The Ministry of Culture is celebrating Sewa Parv 2025 from September 17 to October 2 as a nationwide festival of service, creativity, and cultural pride, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the government said in a statement on Sunday.
As part of the celebrations, major art workshops were organized on September 28 in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kozhikode, Panaji, Bhubaneswar, and Prayagraj under the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala ke Sang”. The events drew thousands of participants, including students, artists, academicians, dignitaries, and community leaders, who combined artistic expression with civic responsibility.
In New Delhi, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) hosted one of the largest workshops of Sewa Parv 2025 at Jaipur House, India Gate. More than 15,000 students, artists, and members of the art community took part. The event was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Padma Shri awardees Shyam Sharma and Vasudev Kamath, and senior officials of the Ministry of Culture, who encouraged participants to use art as a medium to celebrate India’s unity in diversity.
In Chandigarh, over 500 participants joined the workshop at Kalagram, Manimajra, where speakers highlighted the importance of reflecting cultural values through creativity. Kozhikode, Kerala, saw around 400 participants engage in mural painting and traditional art, guided by eminent local artists and writers.
In Panaji, Goa, the art workshop at Sanskruti Bhavan drew strong community participation, with local MLA Rajesh Faldesai urging youth to express their aspirations for a developed India through art. Bhubaneswar’s Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre hosted more than 600 participants, with MLA Babu Singh praising the role of artists in shaping the vision of Viksit Bharat.
In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, an innovative workshop under the Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign saw students create useful items from waste materials, blending sustainability with creativity.
To ensure wider outreach, the Ministry of Culture has also enabled digital participation through the Sewa Parv portal. Citizens can upload artworks, photographs, and creative expressions online and share them on social media using #SewaParv. Institutions and state governments are also documenting and uploading their events, making it a truly nationwide initiative.
The art workshops of September 28 reflect the inclusiveness and diversity of India’s cultural ethos. From mega gatherings in Delhi to community-driven events in Kerala, Odisha, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh, Sewa Parv 2025 is emerging as a platform where culture, creativity, and service converge to inspire a collective vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the government said.
