Mysuru: Climate change has become one of the most significant threats to heritage properties around the globe, potentially impacting their value, integrity and authenticity.

The Mysuru Rail Museum, founded in 1979, has in its collection several century-old artifacts having immense heritage value, such as steam locomotives, royal carriages and other system equipment when the first Railway started in this region in the 1880s.

Coinciding with the International Day for Monuments & Sites 2022, being observed by the International Council on Monuments & Sites -ICOMOS, a professional association that works for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places around the world, the Mysuru Rail Museum will be conducting a painting competition for children on Apr. 18 from 10 am – 12.30 pm in the Rail Museum premises on KRS Road (opposite CFTRI Gate) in city. 

There is no entry fee and the competition is open to children in two age groups: 5-11 years and 12-15 years. The registration will be accepted up to 3 pm on Apr. 17. The theme is Indian Railways to ‘Go Green’ by 2030.  The writing materials have to be brought by the participants.

The Railways will supply the drawing sheets free of cost. Interested students may register their names at the Rail Museum or mail the details to: [email protected] or WhatsApp on: 98449-91913, according to

Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager and Sr. PRO, SWR Mysuru Division.