The fourth and final phase of the year-long celebrations commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram was marked by a cultural programme at Rail Bhawan, attended by senior railway officials.
On November 5, 2026, the Ministry of Railways organized a cultural programme at Rail Bhawan to mark the closing week of the year-long celebrations commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram. The event was attended by the Chairman and CEO of Railway Board Shri Satish Kumar, Board Members, Director Generals, and other senior railway officials.
The four phases of the year-long celebrations were as follows:
First Phase: Mass Singing of Vande Mataram
On 7 November 2025, a mass singing of Vande Mataram took place at Conference Hall, Rail Bhawan, attended by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Second Phase: Essay Competition
An essay competition on the theme ‘Vande Mataram: The Spirit of Unity in India’s Diversity’ was organized at Railway Board on 22 January 2026.
Third Phase: Quiz Competition and Tiranga Rally
A quiz competition based on the 150-year journey of Vande Mataram was organized at Railway Board on 10 August 2026. A Tiranga Rally, led by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, was also conducted within the premises of Rail Bhawan.
During the programme held on 5 November 2026, the winners of the Essay Competition conducted during the second phase and the Quiz Competition organised during the third phase were felicitated with prizes and merit certificates. The Railway Board Cultural Group was also felicitated for its contribution to the successful organisation of various programmes throughout the year-long celebrations.
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