365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, August 31, 2025:The city’s largest regional-level art competition, Kolor Champ 2025, brought together 570 young artists at the SR Classic Convention in Shamshabad. Hosted by Global Art Academy, the event challenged children to unleash their imaginations on the theme, “My City Hyderabad in 2050.” Participants from 26 centers across Hyderabad showcased their creative visions, painting a future filled with both humor and whimsy.
Imagination Takes Flight
The competition’s theme inspired an array of fascinating and often hilarious concepts. The children’s art pieces depicted a world where everyday life is transformed by futuristic ideas. One child imagined Metro trains with wings that could land on school rooftops, while another envisioned auto-rickshaws running on “pani puri water.” A few of the most creative ideas included:
- A nine-year-old boy named Ketan, who imagined Charminar wearing sunglasses to cope with the intense sun.
- An eight-grader named Rajinish, who saw a future with robot policemen riding camels.
- An eleven-year-old named Soni, who dreamed of a time when biryani would be delivered by drones directly into your mouth.
- A seventh-grader named Shwetha, who imagined every child having a robot dog to take them to school.
Experts Urge for Less Screen Time and Lower Taxes on Skills
During the event, two prominent guests shared their perspectives on the importance of creative activities for children. Mrs. Shailaja Reddy, Principal of Meridian School, Uppal, emphasized that drawing helps improve a child’s focus and attention span, offering a much-needed alternative to screens. She pointed to countries like Finland and Australia that have taken steps to limit screen time for children and urged India to consider similar measures.
Mr. Dinesh Victor, Managing Director of SIP Academy, highlighted the need for the government to support skill development. He stated that after-school programs in arts, music, and yoga are not luxuries but are essential skills for the future. He called for the government to remove GST on these programs, arguing that the 18% tax puts a heavy burden on middle and low-income families and limits access to crucial life skills. He asserted that investing in children’s skills is an investment in India’s future and that GST should be reduced to 0% or significantly lowered.
Kolor Champ 2025 was more than a competition; it was a platform that celebrated the power of imagination and the timeless magic of raw creativity in an age dominated by technology. The regional winners from the event will now go on to represent the state at the national and international competition in Chennai in October.