Krishna Riverfront comes alive with colours of change and civic pride
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The event, organised by the NTR District Administration and the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), aimed to inspire civic awareness and promote sustainable development through art.
With themes such as Swarna Andhra Vision @ 2047, Say No to Single-Use Plastic, Swachh Andhra, Save Water, and Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, participants unleashed their imagination in a colourful celebration of responsibility and hope.
District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha praised the young artists, saying, "These paintings reflect the spirit of a vibrant Vijayawada and are the first brushstrokes toward our 2047 vision.
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The event marked the beginning of weekly creative activities at Haritha Beram Park to engage both locals and tourists. VMC Commissioner Dhyanachandra HM announced a series of upcoming programs including photography, yoga, swimming, and birdwatching competitions at Bhavani Island, along with similar initiatives at Pavitra Sangamam, Kondapalli Fort, and Gandhi Hill.
Winners were felicitated by the Collector and Commissioner. In the floor painting category, G. Tanuja won first prize for her painting on "Swarna Andhra Vision - Save Water," earning Rs 10,000. P. Yamini Visala, V. Jaswanthi, and M. Suresh secured the second to fourth places respectively. In the drawing category, M.S. Vaishnavi secured the top spot, with Rahil Jayan, G. Bhashyasri, and Laksh Jain following.
Art experts P. Chidambareswara Rao, Kalasagar, and others served as judges. Officials from tourism, health, and civic departments also participated. Dr. Lakshmisha congratulated citizens and officials on Vijayawada's recent Super Swachhta League Award in Swachh Survekshan-2024.
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