
Art For Change
We are pleased to present the ‘Art For Change’ series, an innovative initiative aimed at harnessing the transformative power of art to drive positive social and environmental impact through various competitions. Through this series, we seek to inspire and empower school students across the nation to become agents of change by expressing their perspectives on pressing environmental issues through creative mediums. At USO, we believe that art has the power to transcend boundaries, spark dialogue, and inspire tangible solutions. By engaging young minds in artistic expression, we foster a culture of empathy, creativity, and activism, laying the foundation for a brighter and more inclusive future.
USO Activity Under 'Art For Change' Series - 2024
We are committed to fostering environmental stewardship and empowering youth as catalysts for change. Based on this commitment, USO is proud to announce the theme for our upcoming national painting competition for schools – ‘Painting Out Plastics’. This theme is especially important as it aligns with the 2024 Earth Day theme of “Planet vs Plastics,” emphasizing the urgent need to address the impact of plastic pollution on our planet.
About 'Painting Out Plastics'

‘Painting Out Plastics’ is more than just a painting competition; it is a call to action. We invite schools and students from across India to join us in our mission to express themselves through art and create a world where our planet and its inhabitants can thrive.
Together, let us use the power of art to illuminate a path to environmental consciousness and drive positive change for the betterment of our planet, in support of Earth Day’s theme of ‘Planet vs. Plastics.
Join us on our journey!!!
An Inclusive Competition
At USO, we are proud to promote inclusivity by extending our initiatives, such as the ‘Art for Change’ competition, to special schools as well. By opening this competition to Special Schools, we aim to create a more diverse and equitable landscape in which every student has the chance to express themselves, showcase their talents, and contribute to society. In this way, we get to celebrate the unique perspectives and creativity of students from all backgrounds, inspiring change and promoting a culture of acceptance, understanding, and respect for diversity.
Competition Success
We take immense pride in the successful completion of this competition, which was made possible by the active participation and dedication of our participants. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work have contributed significantly to the success of this event. It is truly gratifying to witness the positive impact and meaningful contributions made by each participant, highlighting the collective effort and spirit of collaboration that drove the competition’s success.
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States & UT
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Schools
90
Teachers
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Students
Competition Winners
Following meticulous evaluation and deliberation, we identified the winners of the competition. These exceptional artworks were honored with Printed Certificates, Medals and Trophies, acknowledging their remarkable creativity and artistic prowess not only celebrates the talent and dedication of the participants but also encourages them to persist in their creative endeavors and contribute positively to the environment.




Since the competition was open to Special Schools as well, these are the winners.




School Best Entry Awards
After thorough evaluation and consideration, we selected the best entry from each school for each category in the competition. These exceptional artworks were awarded with Printed Certificates and Medals as a token of recognition for their outstanding creativity and artistic merit. This recognition not only celebrates the talent and hard work of the students but also serves as encouragement for their continued artistic endeavors and contributions towards positive change.
- Sub-Junior Category: Kanak Singhal, Std. III
- Junior Category: Anushree Porwal, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Aaradhya Singh, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Sneha Tiwari, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Anika Sharma, Std. I
- Junior Category: Inesh Singh, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Prajni Sharma, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Apoorva, Std. X
- Individual Category: Kanika, 5-15 yrs.
- Individual Category: Sajal Bansal, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category: Tejash Singh Tomar, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Deepak Pandey, 16+ yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Parth Goyal, Std. III
- Junior Category: Akshat Singh, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Gungun, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Vidushee Aagarwalla, Std. X
- Individual Category: Vasu Goswami, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category, Sarthak Singh, 16+ yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Riyanshi Kukshal, Std. II
- Junior Category: Aadya Vineet Kumar, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Aaradhya Semwal, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Bhavya Bhatt, Std. XI
- Sub-Junior Category: Farhan, Std. I
- Junior Category: Shristi Dhami, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Jagruti Barik, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Garima Saini, Std. XI
- Pre-Senior Category: Shilpi Kumari, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Aadhya, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Tejasvi, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Jagmeet Singh, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Armandeep Kaur, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Muskan Yadav, Std. II
- Junior Category: Deetya Chaturvedi, Std. VI
- Senior Category: Reya Bhatnagar, Std. XII
- Individual Category: Minhal, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category, Anwith Gowtham, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Kowshik Y.R., 16+ yrs.
- Junior Category: Kartavya Katiyar, Std. VI
- Sub-Junior Category: Saanvi Kapoor, Std. III
- Junior Category: Divisha Mishra, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Samaira Kapoor, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Abeer Mandal, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Prakshi Rathod, Std. III
- Junior Category: Harshal Wankar, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Faiza Sayyed, Std.VIII
- Sub-Junior Category: Tarzmeet Kaur, Std. III
- Junior Category: Gurseerat, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Anshika Yadav, Std. VII
- Sub-Junior Category: Rubina, Std. III
- Junior Category: Mesera, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Mohin, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Vishnu, Std. X
- Pre-Senior Category: Histasar Priyodarshini Konwar, Std. VII
- Junior Category: Mansi, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Aashi Mehta, Std. VII
- Individual Category: Parth Gupta, 5-15 yrs.
- Individual Category: Darshan Premjani, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category: Gargi Chauhan, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Prerak Saini, 16+ yrs
- Sub-Junior Category: Ravleen Kaur, Std. II
- Junior Category: Mansi, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Priya, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Karamjit, Std. XI
- Individual Category: Khushboo, 5-15 yrs.
- Individual Category: Trisha, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category: Siddhant, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Aditya Chaudhary, 16+ yrs
- Sub-Junior Category: Sathvigaa Shree. V, Std. III
- Junior Category: Rohith Kr, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: S. Kanishka, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: G. Sharal, Std. XII
- Individual Category: Shiva, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Shubham, 16+ yrs
- Sub-Junior Category: Hargun Kaur, Std. I
- Junior Category: Simranpreet Kaur, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Navdeep Kaur, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Jashandeep Kaur, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Manvik Bajaj, Std. II
- Junior Category: Ishi Sharma, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Isha Mittal, Std.VIII
- Senior Category: Saloni Jain, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Amina Abdullah, Std. III
- Junior Category: Noor Fatima, Std. V
- Senior Category: Saima Bilal, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Nandika Sharma, Std. III
- Junior Category: Mahika Kiran Reddy, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Charvi Reddy R, Std. VIII
- Sub-Junior Category: Mahi, Std. II
- Junior Category: Shreyansh, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Sadhana, Std.VIII
- Senior Category: Aditya Narayan Singh, Std. X
- Individual Category: L. Dharshan Bala, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: P. Vishwa, 5-15 yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Krish Jerai, Std. III
- Junior Category: Srusti Swarupa Pradhan, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Srishti Jaiswal, Std. VII
- Sub-Junior Category: Ananya Koley, Std. I
- Junior Category: Aadya Iyer, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Anushka Puri, Std. VII
- Sub-Junior Category: Nimisha Kumar, Std. I
- Junior Category: Samriddhi, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Medha Bhargav, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Hansika Somani, Std. XII
- Senior Category: Yashaswi Somani, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Siddha Sonawane, Std. III
- Junior Category: Reyansh Jagushte, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Ira Acharya, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Durva Kamble, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Avika Kansal, Std. I
- Junior Category: Raya Sharma, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Disha Chawla, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Ishita Saini, Std. X
- Individual Category: Vaasu, 5-15 yrs
- Individual Category: Nitin Kumar Mandal, 16+ yrs
- Junior Category: Aadya Mishra, Std. VI
- Senior Category: Gauri Varshney, Std. XI
- Sub-Junior Category: Muhammad Malik Zain, Std.III
- Junior Category: Sreeja.A.S, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Sai Harshadha.N, Std. VII
- Sub-Junior Category: Sanghvi Priyansi Pradhan, Std. II
- Junior Category: Sanvi Sanchita, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Suniska Aon, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Abhik Kumar Das, Std. XI
- Junior Category: Kshitija Barge, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Aahana Bhalla, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Amogh Sakpal, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Jashan Deep, Std.III
- Junior Category: Shorya Kumar, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Ramandeep Kaur, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Suhana Rajput, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Vedanshi Shah, Std. III
- Junior Category: Rishita Jain, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Nidhi Kudtarkar, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Anvi Mitesh Vartak, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Amaan, Std. II
- Junior Category: Pihu, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Lavi Sharma, Std. VII
- Junior Category: Riti Siwach, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Rakshita Singh, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Riddhima Choudhary, Std. XII
- Sub-Junior Category: Mayra, Std. III
- Junior Category: Suhana Roy, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Varnika Mahen, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Siya Rohilla, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Harshit Yadav, Std. III
- Junior Category: Deeksha Mandal, Std. VII
- Pre-Senior Category: Nipun Jain, Std. V
- Junior Category: Avneet Singh, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Manmeet Kaur, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Harnoor Kaur, Std. XI
- Individual Category: Nishu, 5-15 yrs
- Individual Category: Nabia, 16+ yrs
- Sub-Junior Category: Aihan Jorlym, Std. III
- Junior Category: Aadya Anant, Std. IV
- Individual Category: Daksh Sandan, 5-15 yrs.
- Individual Category: Skandan Deshmukh, 16 yrs.
- High Support Category: Ekamjot Singh, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Utkarsh Vasdev, 16+ yrs.
- Pre-Senior Category: Aman Yasir, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Malavika M.S., Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Rajni Kaur, Std. II
- Junior Category: Parbhkirat Singh, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Navdeep Kaur, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Harneet Kaur, Std XI
- Sub-Junior Category: Rajni Kaur, Std. II
- Junior Category: Parbhkirat Singh, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Navdeep Kaur, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Harneet Kaur, Std XI
- Sub-Junior Category: Shivansh Chopra, Std. III
- Junior Category: Miraya Gupta, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Kashvi Tyagi, Std. IX
- Senior Category: Divyanshi Goel, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Priyanshu Kumar Gautam, Std. III
- Junior Category: Prakriti Sinha, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: Indrajeet Chauhan, Std.VII
- Senior Category: Ankita Kumari, Std. X
- Individual Category: K. Dakshayini, 5-15 yrs.
- Individual Category: D. Seshu, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category: P. Aadish, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: R. Abhilash, 16+ yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Kriday Arora, Std. III
- Junior Category: Pragyan Pramanik, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Riyansh Guglani, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Vibhu Khanna, Std. X
- Individual Category: Prisha Verma, 5-15 yrs.
- Individual Category: Mrityunjay Kumar Prajapati, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category: Shaurya Saurabh Gupta, 5-15 yrs.
- High Support Category: Rishi Agarwal, 16+ yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Yashveer Mann, Std. II
- Junior Category: Aradhya Rajput, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Rihan Kumar, Std. VII
- Senior Category: Savi, Std. XII
- High Support Category: B. Kannan, 5-15 yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Jaghr Arora, Std. I
- Junior Category: Jiyana Jain, Std. IV
- Pre-Senior Category: Sanchi, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Neeti Jain, Std. XI
- Junior Category: Swarnali Mondal, Std. IV
- Individual Category: Himani Issar, 16+ yrs.
- High Support Category: Brihi Bhowmik, 5-15 yrs.
- Sub-Junior Category: Arpita Chakraborty, Std. III
- Junior Category: Nayan Chakraborty, Std. V
- Pre-Senior Category: Lavena Banra, Std. VIII
- Senior Category: Anandi Tuti, Std. X
- Sub-Junior Category: Augesten Paul, Std. VI
- Junior Category: Surada Panduru, Std. VIII
- Pre-Senior Category: Mosa John, Std. IX
- Junior Category: M. Keerthana, Std. VI
- Pre-Senior Category: B. Nisha, Std. VII
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