The Ministry of Railways concluded the year-long celebrations marking 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi. Under this four-phase event, group singing, essay and quiz competitions were held along with a Tiranga rally.
As part of the fourth phase and closing week, a cultural program was organized at Rail Bhavan on November 5, 2026. According to PIB, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar, Board members, Directors General and other senior railway officials were present on the occasion.
Various events held in four phases
The year-long celebrations began on November 7, 2025, with the group singing of Vande Mataram at Rail Bhavan, which was attended by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This was followed by an essay competition on January 22, 2026, on the theme 'Vande Mataram: The Spirit of Unity in India's Diversity'.
Under the third phase, a quiz competition was held on August 10, 2026, and a Tiranga rally was taken out in the Rail Bhavan premises under the leadership of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. During the closing ceremony, prizes and certificates of merit were distributed to the winners of the essay and quiz competitions. According to Haribhoomi, the objective of this year-long event was to highlight the country's unity, patriotism and cultural heritage through the national song.
Event also held at North Western Railway headquarters
According to Pratahkal, the North Western Railway organized a special program at its headquarters in Jaipur on November 6, 2026. During this, officers and employees collectively sang the national song and a special exhibition based on the historical heritage of Vande Mataram was also put up.