CMS Winners of the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026 Felicitated for their Creative Strokes

A sharp line, a thoughtful idea and a touch of humour can sometimes say what a thousand words cannot. Taking this thought forward, City Montessori School, Lucknow, organised the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026. Held in collaboration with our alumnus, Mr Prakash Gupta, IFS (Batch 1996, CMS Station Road Campus), the art competition invited CMS students to explore the world around them through the art of cartooning. Moreover, the initiative represents Mr Gupta’s heartfelt effort to honour and carry forward the legacy of his father, late Shri Ram Ugrah Ji, whose insightful cartoons captured the nuances of society and public life with wit and creativity.

The event also aimed to nurture the artistic talents of young learners. At the same time, it encouraged them to observe contemporary issues, understand the interplay between society and politics, and creatively express their perspectives.

City Montessori School Congratulates the Winners of the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026

We’re delighted to announced the results of the cartoon competition.

1st Prize: Shlok Pratap Singh, Grade XII, CMS Mahanagar Campus

*CMS Mahanagar Campus Student Shlok Pratap Singh receiving the first prize for the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026 from ‘Guest of Honour’ Shri Prakash Gupta, IFS.*

2nd Prize: Naureen Kidwai, Grade X, CMS Indira Nagar Campus I

*CMS Indira Nagar Campus I Student Naureen Kidwai receiving the second prize for the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026 from ‘Guest of Honour’ Shri Prakash Gupta, IFS.*

3rd Prize: Ishaan Dwivedi, Grade XI, CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II

*CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II Student Ishaan Dwivedi receiving the third prize for the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026 from ‘Guest of Honour’ Shri Prakash Gupta, IFS.*

Heartiest congratulations to Shlok, Naureen and Ishaan! Their achievement reflects not just creativity but also the ability to observe, interpret and communicate ideas creatively. We wish them continued success as they explore the world with curiosity, wonder, and imagination.

Young Cartoonists of CMS Honoured in a Grand Felicitation Ceremony

Winners of the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest 2026 were honoured in a felicitation ceremony held at CMS Gomti Nagar Extension as part of the Teachers’ Day celebrations.

Mr Prakash Gupta, IFS, Guest of Honour, felicitated the winners in the presence of CMS Founder-Director Dr Bharti Gandhi, CMS Managing Director Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, senior leadership, principals, and teachers of CMS.

As a token of appreciation, all the three winners received certificates and gifts from CMS. They were applauded for their ability to observe and interpret the incidents around them & transform their insights into meaningful visual narratives.

More Recognition Awaits Our Students

The student achievers will receive a book on the art of cartooning, along with the following awards (corresponding to their ranks):

1st Prize: MacBook, Citation and Medal
2nd Prize: iPad, Citation and Medal
3rd Prize: Kindle, Citation and Medal

Carrying Forward a Legacy

Late Shri Ram Ugrah Ji spent decades transforming complex political and social realities into powerful single-panel cartoons. Through his work, he demonstrated how humour could encourage reflection and how a few carefully drawn lines could spark larger conversations.

Today, the Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartoon Contest continues this legacy by giving young artists a platform to observe, think, question and express themselves. Through this initiative, City Montessori School hopes to inspire a new generation of young cartoonists to find their own voices and use creativity to understand and engage with the world around them.