TIO BHOPAL
It is said that Drawing is a form of visual art that has been used as a specialised form of communication before the invention of the written language, demonstrated by the production of cave and rock paintings around 30,000 years ago. These initial drawings are known as pictograms which depicted objects and abstract concepts. Eventually people used instruments to mark paper or other two-dimensional surface. Today it is the era of Digital drawing where drawingsare created using graphics software’son a computer with the aid of a stylus or finger on a touchscreen device and in some cases a computer mouse. Drawing and painting helps develop fine motor skills, writing, reading, creativity and boost self-esteem in kids. It is also an excellent way for children to express their feelings and emotions and when the expressions are coupled with environmental consciousness, it creates magic.
SPHEEHA – which is a registered NGO in India working towards Environment protection & awareness with chapters across the world, recognised that to educate and make the future generations aware of SDG goals including the concepts of environment conservation, climate change, agroecology and ecology protection, Drawing & Painting would be one the best learning aids. Hence it has been conducting Drawing and Painting competition for kids since 2006.
This year SPHEEHA Drawing and Painting competition was held in partnership with DEI (Deemed University) and in over 180 schools across the country earlier today (30th October). Over 20000 children in 400 locations participating across the globe, with students from every age group and they were allowed to use any form of mediums including digital drawings, supervised by SPHEEHA volunteers.Most Revered Prof. Prem Saran Satsangi Sahab, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Education (a non-statutory body working as a think-tank for consensus building for Dayalbagh Educational Institutions) on the occasion of SPHEEHA’s 17th Drawing & Painting competition noted the remarkable association between SPHEEHA, DEI (Deemed University) &Radhasoami Satsang Sabha, Dayalbagh. He was also pleased to observe that the Charity Commission for England & Wales has incorporated the Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of Europe (DRSAE) as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO); which gives recognition and credibility to the genuine charitable work being done by Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of Europe.
SPHEEHA (a registered NGO in India) is proud to be associated with such an internationally accredited charitable organisation.
The main event was held at a veritable abode of peace and tranquillity venue of “Anupam Upvan”, the open-air amphitheater of DEI (Deemed University) built on the lines of Shantiniketan. Hundreds of children sat under the trees and open skies to be inspired by nature and paint their drawings. Director of DEI, Prof. P K Kalra, inaugurated the competition and the kids were jointly supervised by the volunteers of SPHEEHA and staff members of DEI.
There were 5 categories defined by age: Superman A (up to 4 years of age), Superman B (between 4 to 8 years), Junior (between 9 to 12 years), Senior (between 13 to 16 years) and Super Senior (17 years and above). The topics varied from Clean Energy to Environmental Sustainability to Water to Pollution and Agro-Ecology based on the category.
Speaking on the occasion, President SPHEEHA, Mr. Asad Pathan congratulated the children and mentioned that, “It gives immense gratification to see that SPHEEHA’s vision & initiative of green education amongst young children through its drawing and painting competition has grown over the years and the day is not far where-in we see tangible results on the ground in creating an greener and healthier environment.”
Secretary SPHEEHA, Mr. Pankaj Gupta said, “With over 20000 students participatingin our 17th International Drawing and Painting Competition held in partnership with DEI (Deemed University) and at the premises of 180 schools is a testimony of the environmental consciousness we aim to create across the society.”
Mr. Rahul Bhatnagar, who is the global event coordinator, thanked all the volunteers and participants for their whole hearted support. He said that, “This year we have gone more inclusive and have covered more schools and regions than earlier. We hope that it would translate into more environmentally sensitive future citizens.”
All participants will be given e-certificates of participation and every category will have1 first prize winner, 5 second prize winners and 10 third prize winners. A total of 64 prizes will be awarded internationally and 64 prizes will be given in every region. Global results will be announced by end of November 2022.
The SPHEEHA team for the event included Mr. Rajiv Narain, Adv. Dayal Saran, Mr. Sant Bhanot, Col. R K Singh, Mrs. Shruti Sinha, Prof. Purnima Bhatnagar, Mr. Rakesh Narang, Mr. Lakhpati Singh, Mr. Nanak Ram, Mr. Suresh Kumar amongst others.
