New Delhi: NDMC, Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi felicitated 25 eminent Artists and 20 young artists of ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang’ Art Workshop & Creative Wall Mural Initiative organised on the theme of ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang’ at Navyug School, Sarojini Nagar today.
Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Chairman, NDMC, after felicitating the artists for their creative contribution. He said that in the last three decades and for the next three decades, science and technology has overtaken everything. With the advent of Robotics and AI in the new era, there is an apprehension that our human qualities will slowly fade and the world will become colourless, if art and culture do not grow alongside to balance it.
Shri Dwivedi said there was once a slowness in our lifestyle. We used to pause and appreciate things, giving time to nature, art, culture, dance, drama and music. That is why every great civilization has seen immense growth in music, art and culture. But as the pace of life increased, there was no time left for these things. Life became full of stress and pressure, and we only moved from one point to another point without enjoying the journey.
He said that human brain is a combination of left brain and right brain – one part appreciates art, culture and patterns, while the other part appreciates sequential processing. When we balance both, our well-being improves, our decision-making improves, and we can achieve all-round success in life. Our children should also understand that those who have talent can take it forward as a profession. But even those who do not want to pursue it as a profession, their participation is also important because only participation in such events teaches a lot and brings reflection within us, which is very essential for our development.”
Chairman expressed great happiness to see such inclination and special talent for Art and Culture among students. He also announced that in the upcoming NDMC budget, the budget for Art & Culture will be enhanced to bring such initiatives to the city.
As New Delhi is the capital of the country where delegates from foreign countries visit and stay, the city should be appreciated as a world-class city. Our culture and art should be visible on our streets. Murals and paintings should be displayed at prime locations, in our schools and wherever beautification is needed. Along with visual art, other aspects of music and culture will also be encouraged. Best artists will be roped in and a full-year art calendar will be prepared and approved in a planned manner, he added.
He concluded that when we understand that every journey starts from zero and ends at zero, we find our true destination, and art teaches us to make this journey more meaningful.
‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang’ Art Workshop & Creative Wall Mural initiative witnessed the participation of over 500 students from 16 Atal Adarsh and Navyug Schools, along with 50 NDMC art teachers, 25 distinguished artists and 20 young artists from 10th to 17th October, 2026.
The seven day long programme provided students with an opportunity to explore their artistic talents and express their ideas and aspirations through creative wall murals inspired by the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The initiative seeks to transform school walls into vibrant, living canvases that communicate powerful ideas, celebrate India’s diversity, and connect traditional wisdom with modern aspirations. By creating inspiring and engaging educational spaces, it aims to nurture curiosity, strengthen cultural awareness, promote environmental responsibility, and encourage students to become creative, confident, and responsible citizens who will shape the future of India.
The workshop explores a wide range of themes, including Viksit Bharat @2047 and India of the Future, India’s cultural heritage and unity in diversity, Indian folk traditions and storytelling, Nature, environment and sustainability, Science, innovation and technology, Women in nation-building, Indian knowledge traditions and Heritage, architecture and the journey from tradition to modernity.
Throughout the seven-day initiative, students were mentored by eminent and senior artists, who guided them in transforming their ideas into vibrant artistic expressions. The workshop sought to nurture creativity among young minds, encourage cultural expression and promote the use of art as a medium to communicate the aspirations of a progressive and developed India.
The programme highlighted the importance of engaging students in creative activities that foster imagination, artistic skills and a sense of collective responsibility. By bringing together students and artists on a common platform, the initiative also encouraged the exchange of ideas across generations through the medium of art.
