1st PlaceFirst Prize
Deepak Kumar
Gurugram, Haryana
Top honour at the first national edition of Anugunj — recognised for exceptional musical command and stage presence.
Prize15,000
Grand Successful Launch Event
Anugunj 2026
A national music celebration for visually impaired artists
6–7 June 2026
Darbhanga, Bihar
30+ performers · 9 states
Successfully concluded
Event Overview
A grand launch. A national stage. One unforgettable weekend.
Anugunj 2026 was successfully organised by Netram Foundation on 6–7 June 2026 in Darbhanga, Bihar as our grand launch event — a national music competition created specifically for visually impaired artists.
We received over 100 online applications from across India. After review, 30+ participants were shortlisted for the offline competition. Performers represented more than 15 institutions and came from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi, Uttarakhand and other states.
The competition featured light classical, folk and allied genres, celebrating both technical craft and the deep emotional voice of Indian music. Every participant received a medal and a certificate; 12 awards were distributed across top placements and consolation honours.
Key Statistics
Anugunj 2026 — by the numbers
100+
Online applications
30+
Shortlisted performers
15+
Participating institutions
9
States represented
12
Awards distributed
2
Event days
States represented
BiharUttar PradeshMadhya PradeshChhattisgarhJharkhandWest BengalDelhiUttarakhandHaryana
Award Winners
Celebrating the voices of Anugunj 2026
Twelve awards were presented across the top three positions and consolation honours. Meet the artists whose voices defined the inaugural edition.
1st Place
2nd PlaceFirst Runner-Up
Love Singh Rajput
Delhi, Delhi
Outstanding performance in light classical — celebrated for clarity of voice and refined classical technique.
Prize11,000
3rd PlaceSecond Runner-Up
Madhuri Kumari
Darbhanga, Bihar
A moving performance rooted in Mithila's folk tradition — representing Bihar with grace and emotion.
Prize7,000
Consolation Awards
₹2,000 each
Rishu Kumar
Sitamarhi, Bihar
Shubham Kaswani
Delhi
Rahul Kumar
Delhi
In total, 12 awards were distributed. Every participant received a medal and a certificate of participation.
Official Document
Anugunj 2026 — Event Report
A detailed record of the inaugural edition — participants, jury, awards, programme flow and financials.
PDF · Official Report
Anugunj 2026 — Grand Successful Launch Event Report
Published by Netram Foundation · Darbhanga, Bihar · 6–7 June 2026
Photo Gallery
Glimpses from Anugunj 2026
Browse the event through three lenses — the performers and participants, the officials and volunteers who made it possible, and how the press covered Anugunj 2026.
Performers & Participants
The artists at the heart of Anugunj 2026
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Officials & Volunteers
The team behind the stage
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Media Coverage
How the press covered Anugunj 2026
Hindustan
Hindustan — print coverage of Anugunj 2026's grand conclusion in Darbhanga.
More photographs coming soon.
Press Mentions
Anugunj 2026 in the News
Read the official press coverage of the inaugural edition of Anugunj.
Future Vision
Anugunj returns every year.
Anugunj is a long-term annual initiative of Netram Foundation — a permanent national platform for talented visually impaired artists across India. Each edition will grow in reach, genres, partners and prize support, and proceeds will contribute toward our residential training centre for specially abled individuals.
Anugunj 2027 — coming soon
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