India is set to celebrate Sewa Parv 2025 from 17th September to 2nd October, an initiative that reflects the soul of a rising, united nation striving toward the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Spearheaded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Culture, this national movement invites every citizen, student, educator, and artist to engage in meaningful activities rooted in service, creativity, and cultural pride.
What is Sewa Parv 2025?
Sewa Parv, meaning “Festival of Service”, aligns with India’s 2047 vision of becoming a fully developed nation. This year, the festival emphasizes the theme “Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala ke Sang”, blending the spirit of service with the vibrant expression of art. It is a celebration that echoes the words of Mahatma Gandhi, whose birth anniversary (2nd October) marks the culmination of the Parv—“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
The Role of Art in Nation Building
One of the central events during Sewa Parv 2025 is the One-Day Painting Workshop organized at 75 prominent locations across the country. From Leh to Kanyakumari and from Shillong to Ahmedabad, these workshops bring together professional artists, students, faculty members, and local communities to create artwork that reflects their hopes, dreams, and vision for a developed India.
Universities and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are encouraged to conduct similar workshops and cultural programs, ensuring wide participation and local ownership of the celebrations.
Empowering Students, Celebrating Culture
The call is clear: students, faculty, artists, and citizens must unite to depict the idea of a modern, inclusive, and progressive India through colors, brushes, and creativity. The UGC’s suggestive SOP outlines activities such as:
- Painting workshops and exhibitions.
- Cultural performances.
- Community engagement through Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, including digital literacy for senior citizens and awareness of government schemes.
Each university is expected to appoint a Nodal Officer, mobilize resources, invite dignitaries, provide free art materials, and create platforms for showcasing talent.
A Unified Digital Movement
To ensure nationwide reach and record, participants are encouraged to:
- Upload reports and photos on the official portal: https://amritkaal.nic.in/sewa-parv.htm
- Share their artworks and experiences on social media using #SewaParv.
- Use the official branding materials to maintain consistency and visibility.
Why It Matters
Sewa Parv 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement. It promotes unity in diversity, empowers the youth, showcases local culture, and highlights the power of service through art. By involving schools, colleges, universities, and communities, the festival becomes a platform to inspire action for a better, more developed India.
As India marches towards its centenary of independence in 2047, initiatives like Sewa Parv serve as reminders that nation-building is a collective responsibility—and every stroke of a brush, every act of service, and every voice raised in celebration brings us one step closer to Viksit Bharat.