On the occasion of 79 Indian Independence Day, Shirur Municipal Council, Samarth Seva Mandal  Shirur, Avishkar Social and Educational Foundation Shirur, Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Shirur , and Deccan Education Society’s English Medium School Shirur jointly organized the competition.
The inauguration was done in the presence of former Chairman of Maharashtra Public Service  Commission, Kishorraje Nimbalkar, and former MLA and ex-Chairman of the Assurance Committee of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Popatrao Gawde. Also President of Shirur Shahar Vikas Agghadi Adv. Subhash Pawar, former Principal Sadashiv Sovani, Marathi Sahitya Parishad Shirur Branch’s President Prof. Dr. Kranti Paithankar, Avishkar Foundation’s Prof. Vilas Ambekar, former Headmaster
Shri. V. D. Kulkarni, Shri. Nana Pote, Pasaydan Sanstha’s Vaibhav Marathe, Dr. Nutan Kshirsagar,Prof. Chandrakant Dhapte, Principal Dr. Sameer Onkar of Deccan School, Principal VinayakMhasavade of Balaji Vishwavidyalaya, Shirur, and others.

Speaking on the occasion, Kishorraje Nimbalkar said that patriotic group songs help cultivate national unity, love for the country, and patriotism. Such songs inspire us. During the freedom struggle, various songs strengthened the spirit of independence and patriotism. Rhythm, melody, and harmony blend together in group songs. Shirur has produced many administrators,professionals,
visionary teachers, social workers, and leaders. The scope of such competitions should be expanded to include more schools, he appealed. Former MLA Popatrao Gawde said that independence was achieved through sacrifices and dedication of the earlier generation, and the current generation must know about it. Patriotic group songs inspire society, generate enthusiasm, and provide energy and motivation.

Results of the competition:
·First Prize: Deccan English Medium School, Shirur
·Second Prize: Podar International School, Shirur
·Third Prize: Balaji University, Shirur

·Consolation Prizes: Shirur Municipal Marathi School No. 1, Shirur Municipal Marathi School No. 5,
Divte Patil Public School Supa, RMD School Shirur.

The competition was judged by noted singer Shri Shrihari Mehendarkar and Dr. Shilpa Ghode.Principal Dr. Sameer Onkar delivered the welcome speecch. Prof. Satish Dhumal explained in the introduction that this competition has been organized since the Amrit Mahotsav year of Independence to instill patriotism among students. The program was compered by Mrs. Sheetal Dhawale, and Prof.Vilas Ambekar proposed the vote of thanks.