Bhubaneswar, August 16, 2026: The Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Meadows organised the fifth edition of its flagship inter-school art competition, Rangatulee-2026, at the Rail Auditorium, Chandrasekharpur, with participation from more than 500 students representing over 100 schools across Bhubaneswar.
The competition brought together students from Classes V to X and was conducted in two categories. Students of Classes V to VII participated on the theme “Say No to Plastic Pollution”, while students of Classes VIII to X explored “Digital India – My Smart Village.”
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bhubaneswar, as the Chief Guest, while Rtn. Anil Kumar Samal, IAS (Retd.), District Governor, Rotary International District 3262, was present as the Special Guest.
The young participants showcased their imagination and artistic talent through colourful artworks highlighting environmental responsibility, digital transformation and their vision for a better future. The themes encouraged the students to understand contemporary issues and communicate their ideas creatively through art.
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Smt. Sulochana Das, Hon’ble Mayor, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, as the Chief Guest, along with District Governor Rtn. Anil Kumar Samal, IAS (Retd.), as the Special Guest.
Cash prizes totalling ₹1 lakh, along with certificates and mementos, were presented to the winners. Apart from the first, second and third prizes in each group, ten consolation prizes were also awarded in each group to recognise the creativity and efforts of the participating students.
Speaking on the occasion, Rtn. Bikash Garabadu, President, Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Meadows, said that Rangatulee was not merely an art competition but an initiative to encourage young minds to think, imagine and express themselves.
“Rangatulee provides children with a platform where art becomes a medium for awareness, imagination and positive change. The overwhelming participation and remarkable creativity displayed by the students demonstrate the immense potential of our young generation,” he said.
Club Secretary Rtn. Deepak Jena and PP Santosh Senapati, Project Chair, Rangatulee-2026, expressed their gratitude to the participating schools, students, parents, teachers, sponsors, partners, Rotaractors, volunteers and Rotarians for their support in making the event a success. President-Elect Rtn. Priyabrata Mohanty delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all the dignitaries, participants and stakeholders who contributed to the successful conduct of the event.
The organisers said Rangatulee reflects the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Meadows’ commitment to education, youth development and community service. The initiative aims to go beyond competition by encouraging children to observe the world around them, understand social and environmental issues and express their ideas through creativity.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, parents and guests. The successful execution of the fifth edition was supportePrd by the Rangatulee core team, Rotary members, Rotaractors and volunteers.
With the completion of its fifth edition, Rangatulee has further established itself as a platform for nurturing young artistic talent and promoting creativity, awareness and responsible citizenship among schoolchildren.
Group – B
1. Avigyan Mahakud – 1st
DAV Public School
Class – 8th
2. Sai Pratik Bhoi – 2nd
S.S.D. High School
Class – 9th
3. Adyasha Swain – 3rd
DAV Public School, Unit-VIII
Class – 10th
Consolation Prize
1. Shraadha Mallia
DAV Public School, Unit-8
Class – 10th
2. Prajeet Kumar Das
DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur
Class – 9th
3. Saanvi Mishra
Apeejay
Class – 8th
4. R.B. Rudrax Maharana
FBS, Future Bhubaneswar School
Class – 10th
5. Akshyat Aadit Sahu
DAV Public School, CSR
Class – 8th
6.Pratyush Panigrahi
DAV School, CSR
Class – 8th
7.Pratyasha Priyadarshini Sahoo
DAV School, CSE
Class – 8th
8.Akankhya Samal
DAV School, Pokhariput
Class – 9th
9.Sai Amritanshu
DAV Public School, Kalinga Nagar
Class – 9th
10.Himanshu Himanshi Bharadwaj Kar
DAV Public School, K-Nagar
Class – 9th
Group – A
1st Prize
Ananya Anwesha Rout
BJEM-I
Class – 7th
2nd Prize
Amrit Kumar Mohanty
BJEM-I
Class – 7th
3rd Prize
Aradhya Jena
PM Shri KV(1)
Class – 7th
Consolation Prize
- Monalisha Mandal – MBS Public School, Class 6th
- Dipsita Mohanty – BJEM-I, Class 5th
- Aryansh Das – BJEM, Class 7th
- Sai Sonam Behera – PM Shri KV(1), Class 5th
- Aaryav Patnaik – Sai International, Class 7th
- Aarush Panda – BJEM-I, Class 6th
- Samriddhi Dash – ODEM Public School, Class 5th
- Priyanshi Mohapatra – DAV Public School, CSPur, Class 6th
- Soumya Mohanty – Jupiter Public School, Class 7th
- Soumyashree Suchamita Sahoo – PM Shri KV-1, Class 5th
