New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 inaugurated the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 – Art Exhibition & Live Painting Workshop' at the Janpath Subway Art Gallery in Connaught Place, marking a cultural centrepiece of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations. The 10-day exhibition, organised by NDMC in association with Nav Siddharth Art Group, draws on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan' and the broader 'Developed India 2047' vision.

What the Exhibition Showcases

The exhibition brings together more than 50 artworks by 10 prominent artists, themed around the colours of the tricolour, India's cultural heritage, the freedom movement, and national unity. Carrying the banner of 'Art Expression Patriotism', the display offers visitors an immersive artistic experience centred on the national flag.

A standout feature is the Live Painting Workshop, where artists create patriotic works using only the tricolour's palette — saffron, white, green, and the blue of the Ashok Chakra. Organisers describe it as a live artistic expression of unity and the collective spirit of India.

What Chahal Said

After lighting the ceremonial lamp, Chahal said the tricolour is 'not only our national flag, but a symbol of our collective pride, aspirations and unity.' He added that 'Prime Minister Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan has strengthened the emotional attachment to the tricolour in the minds of every citizen.'

Chahal called participating young artists 'creative ambassadors of a developed and culturally rich India' and urged students and art lovers to use art as a medium to express patriotism. He framed the initiative as integral to the 'Developed India 2047' vision, arguing that national development encompasses cultural awareness and public participation alongside economic growth.

NDMC's Broader Cultural Push

Art and Culture Adviser Harsh Vardhan Sharma noted that NDMC had organised subway art exhibitions as far back as 2023, before they were discontinued. The current initiative, revived through the Department of Arts and Culture, is intended to restore and expand that tradition — giving artists a sustained public platform and making cultural activity accessible to ordinary citizens in central Delhi.

Chahal said the Janpath Subway, a high-footfall public space in the heart of Connaught Place, has been transformed into a 'vibrant cultural centre' designed to draw youth, families, tourists, and art enthusiasts alike.

Significance and What Comes Next

The exhibition runs for 10 days through the Independence Day period, with live workshops continuing alongside the static display. NDMC officials indicated this is part of a continuous effort to integrate art and culture into public infrastructure across New Delhi. Whether the subway gallery reverts to its earlier pattern of closure after the event — as Sharma acknowledged happened in 2023 — or becomes a permanent fixture will be a key test of institutional follow-through.