India, Sept. 11 -- The Delhi Government has directed all schools to organise the Veer Gatha 5.0 competition by September 20 to promote awareness of the life stories of gallantry award winners and encourage students to develop a sense of patriotism and civic responsibility.

Following a letter from the Ministry of Education dated September 1, and in coordination with the Ministry of Defence, schools have been asked to engage students in projects and activities based on the lives of gallantry award winners.

The best entries will be selected for national recognition and awarded during the Republic Day celebrations in 2026, according to a circular issued by the SCERT on Wednesday.

Schools under the Directorate of Education (DoE), the Municipa...