Podar Wins First and DES EMS Shirur wins Second  Place in Hutatma Vishnu Ganesh Pingale Inter-School Patriotic Group Singing Competition.

Podar International School, Shirur, secured first place in the Hutatma Vishnu Ganesh Pingale Inter-School Patriotic Group Singing Competition 2026–27. Deccan Education Society English Medium School secured second place, while Balaji Semi English Medium School won third place. The competition was jointly organized by Shirur Municipal Council, Deccan Education Society English Medium School, Samarth Seva Mandal, Shirur branch of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, and Avishkar Social and Educational Foundation. The event was held with great enthusiasm at Deccan Education Society English Medium School, Shirur.

Around 200 students from 11 schools in the Shirur area participated in the competition. Each school presented two patriotic songs, captivating the audience with enthusiastic and energetic performances. The students received an encouraging response from the dignitaries and music enthusiasts present. The competition was judged by renowned singer Mr. Shrihari Mehendarkar, dance expert Mrs. Varsha Pandit, and music expert Mrs. Rekha Pujari-Shete.

Winners

• First Place: Podar International School, Shirur
• Second Place: Deccan Education Society English Medium School, Shirur
• Third Place: Balaji Semi English Medium School, Shirur
• Consolation Prize: Kareshwar English Medium School and Junior College, Karegaon
• Consolation Prize: R. M. Dharival English Medium School, Shirur

The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Shirur Municipal Council President Mrs. Aishwarya Pacharne, Vice-President Mr. Mitesh Gadia, former Municipal Council President Mr. Rajabhau Kshirsagar, along with Mr. Vilas Ambekar, Dr. Sameer Onkar, principals, teachers, committee members and other dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion, Deccan School Principal Dr. Sameer Onkar congratulated all the winning teams and participating students and appreciated their artistic talents. All participating teams were presented with mementoes, while certificates of participation were given to the students. The programme was compered by Mrs. Sheetal Dhawale and conducted under the guidance of school HM Dr. Sameer Onkar. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Vilas Ambekar, President of Avishkar Social and Educational Foundation.