Mangaluru: As part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day, Rohan Corporation has announced “Freedom Palette 2026,” a drawing competition for children below the age of 16 to encourage creativity and patriotism through art.

The competition aims to provide young artists with a platform to showcase their talent while expressing their love for the nation through creative artwork.

Two-round competition

The competition will be conducted in two rounds.

In the first round, participants are required to submit drawings based on the given theme by August 10, 2026. Children may create their artwork either at home or at school and upload it through the registration link available on Rohan Corporation’s official social media pages or by scanning the QR code provided by the organisers.

From all the entries received, 60 outstanding drawings will be shortlisted for the grand finale.

Pixncil has been appointed as the official jury partner for the competition.

Grand finale on August 13

The final round will be held on August 13, 2026, at Rohan City, Bejai, Mangaluru, where shortlisted participants will compete in a live drawing contest.

The theme for the final competition will be announced one day in advance. All art materials required for the competition will be provided by the organisers.

Attractive cash prizes

The competition offers attractive cash rewards:

  • First Prize: ₹25,000
  • Second Prize: ₹15,000
  • Third Prize: ₹10,000

All other finalists will receive consolation prizes in recognition of their creativity and participation.

Encouraging young creativity

Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Rohan Monteiro, Managing Director of Rohan Corporation, said the company believes every child has the ability to inspire through creativity.

“As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, Freedom Palette is our humble effort to encourage young minds to express their love for the nation through art. We look forward to witnessing the remarkable talent and unique perspectives of our young artists,” he said.

Mr. Dion Monteiro, Director of Rohan Corporation, said the initiative is more than just a competition.

“Freedom Palette is an invitation for young minds to think creatively, celebrate the values that unite us, and confidently express their vision of India. We are proud to create a platform where every child’s imagination is celebrated,” he said.

Parents are encouraged to submit their children’s entries before August 10. Shortlisted participants will be informed individually, while updates regarding the competition will also be shared through Rohan Corporation’s official social media platforms.

For registration and further information, participants may contact +91 90355 11821.