Eastern Command Chief VMB Krishnan Congratulates Barrackpore Student on National Painting Victory

BARRACKPORE, June 9, 2026 — Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, leading the Eastern Command, extended his congratulations to Master Ankur Koley, a class eight student at Army Public School Barrackpore, for securing the first position in a national-level painting competition.

The prestigious art contest was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026.The young student earned the top distinction by demonstrating exceptional creativity, deep environmental consciousness, and artistic excellence in his submission.

Military officials noted that his outstanding performance and creative expression have brought immense pride to both his school and the entire Eastern Command. Wishing him continued success, the Eastern Command leadership extended its best wishes to the young artist for all his future academic and creative endeavors.