Dharamshala, Sept. 27 -- The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dehra Campus, today organised a special programme under the national initiative Viksit Bharat with the theme "Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala ke Sang" (Colours of Developed India through Art).

The highlight of the event was a 75-metre-long canvas painting competition on the theme "Vikas bhi Virasat bhi" (Development along with Heritage), which saw the participation of CUHP Visual Arts students and over 250 DAV School students.

Vice Chancellor Prof. S.P. Bansal, who was the chief guest, said India could achieve the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2040 instead of 2047, praising the youth for their creativity and vision. He added that modernisation must go hand in...