Rashtrapati Nilayam is organizing Children’s Day Celebration 2026 on 14th November 2026, from 9:00 AM onwards, to celebrate the spirit, creativity, dreams and potential of children.

Highlights of the Event

1. Nutrition & Food Awareness
2. Meet the Young Achievers
3. Nutritional Food Expo
4. Animated Short Films for Children
5. Cultural Performances                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

1. a. Dream Beyond - Fashion Walk 

Rules & Regulations

• Open to students from Class II to Class V.
• Each institution may nominate 2–3 participants.
• Participants must wear their own attire.
• Each participant will be allotted one minute for the walk and a brief explanation of their dream, highlighting a personal attribute such as (courage, kindness, bravery or humanity) 

1. b. Culinary Competition: A special culinary competition for school and college students.
   • Schools (Classes V to X): Theme – Nutritional Lunch Box
   • Colleges: Theme – India on a Plate – Cuisine from Any State

Competition Timings: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

For Schools - Theme: “Nutritious Lunch Box"

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

1. Theme and Regional Inspiration

2. Traditional Ingredients

3. Authenticity and Innovation

4. Dish Requirements ( Nutritious food vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish)

5. Cultural Storytelling

6. Professional Presentation

7. Hygiene and Food Safety

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Each team shall comprise 2-5 participants from the  institution.

2. All dishes must be prepared before and brought to the venue. Cooking at the venue is not permitted.

3. Participation is open to school students from Class 5th to 10th.

4. Teams will have 60 minutes for plating and presentation. A brief explanation of the dish is required. Teams must bring a recipe folder and necessary display props.

For college - Theme: “India on a Plate — Celebrating Heritage, Creativity and the Chefs of Tomorrow”

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

1. Theme and Regional Inspiration

2. Traditional Ingredients

3. Authenticity and Innovation

4. Dish Requirements ( Nutritious food vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish)

5. Cultural Storytelling

6. Professional Presentation

7. Hygiene and Food Safety

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Each team shall comprise 2-5 participants from the  institution.

2. All dishes must be prepared before and brought to the venue. Cooking at the venue is not permitted.

3. Teams will have 60 minutes for plating and presentation. A brief explanation of the dish is required. Teams must bring a recipe folder and necessary display props.