India, Nov. 24 -- More than 1.92 crore school students from all 36 States and Union Territories have participated in Project Veer Gatha 5.0, marking the initiative's largest-ever engagement since its launch in 2021. Students sent in poems, paintings, essays, videos and other creative submissions celebrating the bravery, sacrifice and leadership of India's gallantry awardees and legendary warriors.

This nationwide project encourages students to explore stories of courage-from officers of the Indian Armed Forces to historical icons such as King Kharavela of Kalinga, Prithviraj Chauhan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the freedom fighters of 1857, and leaders of tribal uprisings. The aim is to instil patriotism and inspire students by familiar...