New Delhi, September 19, 2025 –
World-renowned artist Roop Chand created magic on canvas and became part of a historic moment at Kartavya Path by unveiling a majestic live portrait of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on a 10-kilometre-long canvas, carrying the message "Kartavya Path par kartavya nibhayein, Bharat ko Viksit Rashtra banayein" (Perform Duty on Kartavya Path – Make India a Developed Nation). This special tribute marked the 75th birthday celebrations of the Prime Minister and symbolized a powerful fusion of art, culture, and national pride.
This cultural milestone was part of a world-record-setting initiative organized by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in collaboration with Triveni Kala Sangam and Delhi University under the nationwide campaign “Viksit Bharat Ke Rang, Kala Ke Sang” during Sewa Parv. Over 35,000 artists and students joined hands to create the 10-km-long live canvas painting, making it a global benchmark for collaborative art.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Speaking about his creation, Roop Chand said:
“This portrait is not merely a painting – it is a heartfelt tribute to the Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat. It captures 75 years of resilience, service, and inspiration, celebrating the dreams of a developed India.”
Dignitaries in Attendance
The historic event was graced by several Union Ministers, Delhi Government leaders, Members of Parliament, and NDMC officials, who applauded India’s youth for their creative energy and contribution to this national art movement.
Key attendees included:
- Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw – Union Minister for Railways
- Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Union Minister for Culture & Tourism
- Shri Kiren Rijiju – Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
- Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia – Union Minister for Communications
- Smt. Rekha Gupta – Chief Minister of Delhi
- Shri Parvesh Verma – Delhi PWD Minister
- Smt. Bansuri Swaraj – Member of Parliament (New Delhi)
- Shri Manoj Tiwari – Member of Parliament (North-East Delhi)
- Shri Keshav Chandra – NDMC Chairperson
- Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal – NDMC Vice Chairperson
- Shri Anil Valmiki, Smt. Sarita Tomar, Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh – NDMC Members
- Shri Tariq Thomas – NDMC Secretary
Celebrated Artists in Participation
Prominent artists and Padma awardees from across India participated in the event, including:
- Shri Jatin Das (Delhi)
- Shri Biman B. Bas (Delhi)
- Shri Adwaita Gadanayak (Odisha)
- Shri Jai Prakash (Delhi)
- Shri Ram Kishan Chhipa (Rajasthan)
- Smt. Shanti Devi (Bihar)
- Shri Paresh Rathwa (Gujarat)
- Shri Kalyan Joshi (Rajasthan)
- Shri Nirmal Soni
- Shri Lokesh Joshi
- Shri Ayush Chhipwal
- Shri Lavish Joshi
These artists were felicitated on stage for their immense contribution to Indian art and culture.
Key Highlights
- World-Record Canvas: 10-km-long live painting by 35,000+ renowned and emerging artists.
- Special Tribute: Roop Chand’s live portrait of PM Narendra Modi celebrating his 75th birthday with the theme of a Developed India.
- Nationwide Movement: Celebrated across all states, districts, and villages from September 17 to October 2, 2025.
- Youth Participation: Thousands of students and young artists brought the vision of Viksit Bharat to life through colours.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the effort, calling it “beyond imagination, where thousands of youth united to paint the colours of a developed India on a 10-km canvas.”
A Cultural Legacy
This extraordinary initiative not only set a global milestone in collaborative art but also reaffirmed India’s cultural strength and unity, perfectly aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant and globally respected nation.
Organized by: NDMC, Triveni Kala Sangam, University of Delhi, and Senior Eminent Artists
