The 18th June Kranti Din Samiti has unveiled a series of competitions and commemorative events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Goa Revolution Day on June 18, 2026, honouring the historic 1946 freedom movement led by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia against Portuguese rule in Goa.
As part of the celebrations, the committee has organised an essay writing competition for students of Classes VIII to X, an inter-school patriotic song singing competition, and a drawing competition for students from Classes I to X. In addition, meritorious students who secured first rank in their respective schools in the SSC examination will be felicitated during the programme.
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The essay writing competition is scheduled to be held on June 13 at Adarsh V.V. High School in Margao, while the patriotic song and drawing competitions will take place on June 18 at Lohia Maidan, Margao.
Winners of the various competitions will be awarded cash prizes, trophies, and certificates. The organising committee has invited schools to submit entries within the stipulated deadlines to ensure maximum participation in the commemorative events.
The annual celebrations aim to instil patriotism and create awareness among students about Goa’s freedom struggle and the sacrifices made during the movement for liberation.
