Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day Celebration - 2025
Vivekananda
Kendra Nagar Palika Vidyalaya, Ranchi Tekri, celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
and National Youth Day with great fervour on January 12, 2025, at the B R
Ambedkar Auditorium, Sri Vijaya Puram with a. The event commenced at 10:00 a.m.
with an enthusiastic gathering of students, staff, and dignitaries.
Dr. Avijit
Roy, Deputy Director (Health), Directorate of Health Services, A & N
Administration, was the chief guest of the celebration and Shri. Ashim Kumar
Paul, EE-I (Wks), Municipal Council Sri Vijaya Puram was Guest of honour.
Smti Sangita Chander, Headmistress, delivered a warm
welcome speech, highlighting the significance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings
and their relevance to youth empowerment. The chief guest in his address
praised the school for its efforts in nurturing young minds and organizing
meaningful activities to celebrate the legacy of Swami Vivekananda. He
encouraged the students to follow the great leader’s principles of
self-discipline, dedication, and service to the nation.
Susri
Varsha Bujone, Secretary VKV Andamans in her speech, appreciated the cultural
performances and emphasized the role of education in shaping a progressive and
responsible youth. She commended the school staff and students for their
creativity and enthusiasm in organizing such a grand celebration.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of various
competitions held earlier in connection with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and
Samarth Bharat Parv during the ceremony. Smti Usha Kumari, teacher of VKNPV,
was felicitated for her lifetime service, earning heartfelt applause from the
audience.
The students presented cultural performances on the
theme ‘Awakening the Youth’ including dances, mime, song and skit, showcasing
Swami Vivekananda's ideals and emphasizing the importance of youth in
nation-building. Sri R Venugopal, Education Officer VKV Andamans, Smti. Maya
Sarkar, JE IV(Wks) Municipal Council and many other guests, Alumni, SMC &
PTA committee members, Parents and Students witnessed the program.
The program
concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Smti Aprajita Tripathi, expressing
gratitude to the dignitaries, staff, students, and parents for making the event
a grand success.