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Young Artists Steal the Show at Goa Auto Show 2025 with ‘My Dream Family Car’ Contest

Tanisha Cardozo

The Goa Auto Show 2025 wasn’t just about horsepower and high-tech—it was also about heart, imagination, and the dreams of tomorrow’s creators. In collaboration with goUNMUTE, the show hosted the “My Dream Family Car” Drawing Contest, inviting children from across Goa to imagine the future of mobility through their art.

The contest was divided into three categories:

  • Sparklers (Grades 1–4)
  • Achievers (Grades 5–8)
  • Innovators (Grades 9–12)

The response was overwhelming, with schools from all corners of the state participating. Entries ranged from flying electric vehicles and solar-powered vans to water-purifying family SUVs and flower-powered eco-cars. Judges evaluated submissions on creativity, originality, technique, relevance to theme, and overall impact.

After careful evaluation, the winners were announced:
🥇 1st Place:

  • Shom Yadav, Grade 6, Our Lady of Desterro HS, Vasco
  • Jivya Jeevan Narvekar, Grade 4, Fatima Convent HS, Margao

🥈 2nd Place:

  • Arhan Kazi, Grade 6, Holy Spirit Institute, Margao
  • Sharvi Jain, Grade 3, Bloomz International School

🥉 3rd Place:

  • Rihaan V. Hegde, Grade 2, Bloomz International School
  • Devjyoti Baidya, Grade 6, Mae Dos Pobres HS, Nuvem

🏅 4th Place:

  • Ajay Naik, Auxilium HS, Caranzalem
  • Nisha Gaonkar, Grade 2, Mae Dos Pobres HS, Nuvem
  • Shawn Braga, Grade 5, Our Lady of Succour HS, Nagoa

🎖️ 5th Place:

  • Tanushree Kumbar, Grade 5, St. Andrew’s Institute
  • Ritvik Tiwari, Grade 3, Mae Dos Pobres HS, Nuvem

“The Goa Auto Show has always been about celebrating creativity, innovation, and passion for mobility,” said the event organisers. “This drawing contest gave children a platform to dream, imagine, and showcase their talent. We’re thrilled to display their artwork at the show for everyone to see.”

Visitors to the show can view the winning artworks on display at the venue—each a vibrant, thoughtful, and inspiring glimpse into what the future of family cars could look like through the eyes of young Goans.

Whether it’s a solar-fueled flying van or a floral electric minivan that sings lullabies, these young artists reminded everyone that the future of mobility doesn’t just run on batteries and fuel—it runs on imagination.

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Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates 1st Goa Auto Show 2025, Spotlight on Electric Vehicles

Tanisha Cardozo

The 1st Edition of the Goa Auto Show 2025 was inaugurated at Kala Academy, Panaji, by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in the presence of Transport and Panchayat Minister Shri Mauvin Godinho and other dignitaries. This landmark event brings together leading automobile brands and cutting-edge technology to showcase the future of transport, with a special emphasis on Next Generation Electric Vehicles (EVs).

As the state of Goa pushes forward in its mission toward clean and sustainable urban mobility, this exhibition serves as a dynamic platform for innovation and public engagement. Citizens, industry professionals, students, and auto enthusiasts are invited to experience the latest trends in green transportation, including high-efficiency EVs, smart mobility systems, eco-conscious design, and advanced automotive engineering.

The show reflects Goa’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and integrating future-forward infrastructure into its transportation ecosystem. By spotlighting electric vehicles and green technologies, the Goa Auto Show 2025 is more than just an expo—it is a step toward environmental responsibility, lifestyle change, and technological evolution.

The Kala Academy exhibition space has been transformed into a vibrant arena of mobility, featuring top Indian and international automotive brands, interactive displays, test drive zones, and educational booths. This open-to-all event is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage informed consumer decisions, and spark conversations about the role of transport in a sustainable future.

With Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant emphasizing the government’s proactive support for green innovation, and Shri Mauvin Godinho highlighting the importance of public engagement in the EV movement, the Goa Auto Show sets a precedent for similar initiatives in the future.

Whether you’re an industry insider, student, or simply an enthusiast, this event is an opportunity to witness the road ahead—where smart, sustainable, and electric is not just a concept, but a reality in motion.