About Rangotsav 2026
Street Play (Nukkad Natak) Competition — Samagra Shiksha, Government of Goa
About the Competition
Rangotsav is a Nukkad Natak (Street Play) Competition organized by Goa Samagra Shiksha for students of Classes V to VIII from Government and Government-Aided Middle/High Schools across Goa. The objective is to encourage students to develop creativity, teamwork, communication skills, and social awareness through the medium of street theatre, while raising awareness on important social, educational, environmental, and national issues.
Approximately 469 schools are expected to participate in this initiative.
Key Dates
- Entry Form Deadline15 August 2026
- Video Upload Window17–20 August 2026
Eligibility
- Participants must be school students of Std V to VIII.
- One team per school.
- Involvement of professional artists or performers is not allowed.
- Open to students of any Government or Government-Aided Middle/High School in Goa.
Team Size
Minimum 8 students, maximum 12 students per team (including musicians).
Duration
Performance time: 8 to 12 minutes. Exceeding the time limit may lead to penalty marks.
Themes
Plays should focus on one of the following themes:
- Viksit Goa 2047 - A Vision
- NEP 2020 Awareness
- Global Warming an Alarming Reality
- Drug-free India
Language
- Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, or a combination of these languages may be used.
- The script must be original and not pirated.
Performance Area
Schools must record the performance and upload the video to the designated link on this portal for evaluation.
Props and Costumes
Teams must bring their own costumes and props. Simple, portable props are encouraged.
Prohibited Items
Fire, smoke effects, dangerous objects, live animals, and electronic sound equipment are strictly prohibited.
Decorum
Vulgar, abusive, offensive, or discriminatory language and actions are not allowed. Participants must maintain discipline and respect.
Judging Criteria
- Relevance of theme
- Acting and expression
- Voice projection
- Creativity and originality
- Team coordination
- Overall impact of the message
The decision of the judges will be final and binding on all participants.
Marking Scheme (100 Marks)
- Theme & Message20
- Acting20
- Dialogue Delivery15
- Creativity15
- Team Coordination15
- Audience Impact15
Scripts written specially for this competition are eligible for prizes (best 3 scripts only). Judges will select the best scripts for publication in a book.
Prizes (Taluka Level)
- 1st PrizeRs. 4000 + Trophy + Certificate
- 2nd PrizeRs. 3000 + Trophy + Certificate
- 3rd PrizeRs. 2000 + Trophy + Certificate
- Consolation Prize (x2)Rs. 1000 each + Trophy + Certificate
Contact
Samagra Shiksha, Government of Goa
1st Floor, Old S.C.E.R.T. Building, Alto Porvorim, Goa
Email: dir-gssa@nic.in
Website: www.gssa.goa.gov.in
Tel: 0832-2413949 | Fax: 0832-2413189