News Round-up June, July & August
Dear all,
I have heard the following Zen story.
A
martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, “I am
devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to
master it?”
The
teacher’s reply was casual, “Ten years.” Impatiently, the student
answered, “But I want to master it faster than that. I will work very
hard. I will practice every day, ten or more hours a day if I have to.
How long will it take then?”
The teacher thought for a moment, “20 years”.
In
life we require Sadhana and Shradha to live a meaningful and successful
life. It should be our earnest efforts to see that our students are
growing with both qualities which would help them to master the basic
skills from School education.
There are many things to share which had happened during the last two months.
VKVAPT Team Meeting
The
first meeting with the CICs in this session was held on 15 and 16 June
in VKVAPT, Dibrugarh. In the beginning of the meeting there was a
Swadhaya on the 8th chapter of ‘Sadhana of Service’ of
Mananeeya Eknathji. All the five CICs reported various matters relating
to the respective schools like joining of teachers, vacancies,
requirement etc. In addition to these, there were discussion on many
administrative and accounts related matters, updates on teachers’
recruitment drive, teachers’ performance in the last APS etc. Mananeeya
Pravinji was present throughout the days and guided all.
Sargam Camp
The
first Sargam camp for this session was held at VKV Itanagar from 25
June to 29 June 2016 in which 20 selected students from the VKVs
Balijan, Nirjuli, Vivek Vihar and Itanagar and 5 selected teachers
attended the camp. Students and newly selected music teachers were
trained in singing Patriotic Songs and Bhajans & Chanting of Prayers
and Bhagawad Gita (Chapter 16). On the whole, the participants have
learnt 36 different items. The main resource persons for the camp were
Shri R Krishna Kumar from VKVAPT, Smt. Anjali Das from Balijan and
Shri. Chayan Sarkar from VKV Yazali. The Sargam Team presented one
patriotic song each on all the three working days during the camp in the
school assembly of VKV Itanagar. Shri Deepak Chandra Bhatt, Executive
Engineer, Central Water Commission graced the valedictory function held
at 3.30 on 29th June 2016. The camp was an enriching experience for the
participants. The trainees are expected to train more students in their
respective schools.
Personality Development Camp Conducted
VKV
Yazali conducted one day PDC for the students of Class VIII to X from
the school on various dates in the month. Altogether 71 girls and 96
boys participated in the Shibir. The one day Shibir focused on giving
valuable message of Swami Vivekananda, Various aspects of Personality
Development etc. In addition to these, there were Yogasana practice and
Group discussion and presentation.
Motivational lecture in VKV Roing
A
motivational lecture was organized in VKV Roing on 23 June. 39 students
of Class XII attended the lecture. Sri. Rome Mele, APCS Topper
(Second), an Ex VKVian of Roing, was the speaker. Sri Mele motivated the
students by telling that by preparing strategically one can achieve
success in competitive examination. He also expressed his gratefulness
towards VKVs for his strong foundation and for instilling values in his
life.
Celebration of International Yoga day
All
the VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated International Yoga Day with
lot of enthusiasm. In addition to the in-house program, many VKVs
participated in programs organized by Govt. or other agencies. In the
school level competition there were Suryanamaskar and asana practice
along with motivational speech on the benefit of yoga for body, mind and
intellect. VKV Kharsang celebrated the occasion by involving the
students of 3 neighbouring Government schools who came to VKV Kharsang
and participated in the celebration. Notables among the public program
were the following:
Participation
80 trained students of VKV Vivek Vihar & 250 students of VKV
Itanagar in the grand program at IG park which was witnessed by Governor
Sri J.P.Rajkhowa and Union Minister, Sri Kiren Rijjiju; the
participation of 50 students along with staffs of VKV Wessang in the
program organized in Officer’s Club by AYUSH, Art of Living and VKV
Wessang which was witnessed by DC Sri Rajit Takuk and other dignitaries;
80 students of VKV Roing took part in the public program at General
ground Roing which was inaugurated by Sri. Mukut Mithi, Honorable Rajya
Sabha MP. In addition to the school level program, VKV Dollungmukh
visited the neighboring village to motivate the villagers to practice
yoga in the school
Inauguration of Class Room Library
Class room Library set up with the help of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, Naharlagun Branch was inaugurated on 29th
June 2016 at VKV Nirjuli. The main objective of the creation of Class
Room Library was to make available the age appropriate books to primary
class students and conduct guided reading inside the class room to
introduce them to the world of books in the initial years of schooling.
The children also would be given a chance to borrow books for further
reading at home.
The
inaugural function was held at VKV Nirjuli wherein Shri. Rajesh Jagota
handed over the keys of 9 class room Libraries to Principal VKV Nirjuli
in the presence of Shri. Unnikrishnan. P.M, Education Officer of the
Trust and large number of students and staff of the school. Shri. Rajesh
Jagota, Shri. Pandey, Chief Engineer and Sri Unnikrishnan addressed the
students and staff on the occasion.
Share and Care
Some
well-wishers, who has tremendous love and care for the works of VKVs in
Arunachal Pradesh, continue make their presence in Arunachal Pradesh
through their small efforts. Er. Jayant Katdare former National Chess
player from Nagpur and Executive Engineer in Maharashtra Electricity
Board is an excellent example for that. He had visited VKVs in November
2014 on invitation for giving Coaching to Students in Chess. He kept
guiding us in his regard. He has recently contributed high quality
Chess boards & coins, books related to chess to VKVs. Thanks to him.
Language Lab for EMRS Bana
The
Language lab at EMRS Bana became fully operational. The Students of
EMRS Bana will have modern facility to Learn Language. The Lab was set
up with the help of the Department of SJTEA.
Inauguration of VKV Kimi
VKV Kimi the 35th VKV was inaugurated on 2nd
June by Smt. Manju Pankaj, spouse of Shri.P.C.Pankaj Chairman and
Managing Director NEEPCO, Shillong in the presence number of NEEPCO
officials, Local People and Students. Shri. Nanda Kumar P.T is the
founding Principal of the school. The initial classes has been started
from class I to III. The school is mainly to cater the educational need
of NEEPCO Hydel Project at Kimi, West Kameng District and also the Local
Populace of Kimi.
Inauguration of VKV Chayang Tajo
The
inauguration of VKV Chayang Tajo was a much awaited event in the whole
area . The eagerness of the people was evident from the report published
in the Arunachal Times on 8th March 2011. The newspaper report titled “ For a cause called VKV School “ states “Chayang
Tajo, Mar 7: They are poor, old and barefooted. All they earn is a
paltry sum of about 4000 bucks each in a year as ‘honorarium’ from the
state government in return of their services. Yet for the cause of
establishment of a VKV school at Chayang Tajo they are more than ready
to donate half of the honorarium, no matter, even if it meant
two-bag-less rice for them.
The gaon burahs (village elders) of Chayang Tajo, with this, go on to show that they got big hearts if not big literate heads.
“In
addition to this (honorarium), I’ll give away one mithun to the cause,”
declares, amidst a loud applause, Taffe Eri, the president of Chayang
Tajo Goan Burah Welfare Association. “Nobody could better understand
than us what it meant to be not educated,” he adds while speaking in a
public meeting on 27th February last.
A
day before the said public meeting, Honchun Ngandam, Minister for
Horticulture, had laid the foundation stone of Vivekananda Kendra
Vidyalaya at SIB complex, Chayang Tajo in the presence of Karya Bagang,
the local MLA and hundreds of villagers. The minister on the same day
graced the Nyokum Yullo Festival’s eventful sacrifice day as Chief Guest
while the director horticulture, J Ratan as the guest of honour”
Smt
Karya Bagang, Shri. Tara Bagang, noted Social worker and Shri. Ashok
Tajo, ADC and alumni of VKV and scores of public leaders have worked
ceaselessly to get the building completed and also for other
necessities.
VKV Chayang Tajo the 36th VKV was inaugurated on 25th
July 2016 in befitting function at Chayang Tajo. Shri. Rajiv Takuk,
Deputy Commissioner, East Kameng District, Smt. Karya Bagang, MLA 9th
Chayang Tajo Assembly, Shri. Ashok Tajo, Additional Deputy
Commissioner, Er. Pai Dawe, large number of well-wishers and parents
were present for the inauguration ceremony. VKV Chayang Tajo has at
present classes from I to III. Gradually classes will be increased every
year. It is situated 80 Km away from Seppa, the District Head Quarter
of East Kameng District. Shri Sanjeeb Kr. Kar is the founding Principal
of the School.
Inauguration of B.Ed. college
It
was a long cherished dream of Kendra to start a B.Ed college to groom
aspiring youths to be committed and competent teachers to the overall
educational scenario of the state.
Vivekananda
Kendra College of Teacher Education at VKV-Complex, Nirjuli held the
inaugural function to mark the historical beginning of a new B.Ed
college on 25th July 2016 at VKV Complex. The inauguration
was done by Dr. Joram Begiji, Prant Pramukh of Vivekananda Kendra and
the Chief information commissioner, Government of Arunachal Pradesh in a
befitting Programme. Speaking on the occasion Dr.Begiji said that
Vivekananda Kendra of Arunachal Pradesh is committed to provide quality
higher education to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and the B.Ed College
is one another effort to fulfil the dream of Mananeeya Eknathj.
Shri
Unnikrishnan P.M, Education Officer of VKVAPT was also present on the
occasion and he underlined the need for creating a base for future
professionals in the field of education to improve its overall quality.
VKCTE is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University and approved by National Council of Teacher Education, Govt. of India.
Participation in various training programs
CCE Workshop at Naharlagun
Shri.
K. Jaishankar, Principal, VKV Itangar; Shri. Rajan. P., Principal,
VKV Banderdewa; Shri. Sangram Chowdhury, VKV Nirjuli, Shri. Dhrubajyoti
Nath, VKV Yazali; Shri. Balasaheb D. Nagarale, VKV Balijan and Shri
M.V. Ravindran, VKV Vivek Vihar participated in a 2 day Capacity
building Programme conducted by CBSE – Centre of Excellence, Kolkata on
Co – Scholastic aspects of CCE on 28th & 29th
June 2016 at Royal International School at Naharlagun. Smt. Ratna Singh,
Principal, Hindustani Kendriya Vidyalaya, Guwahati and Master Resource
Person for CCE, CBSE, New Delhi was the main resource person for the
program.
Science Teachers Training workshop
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Teachers namely Shri. Amitava Mondal, VKV Balijan; Shri. Prashant Neog,
VKV Banderdewa; Shri. T.Sritharan, VKV Nirjulil; Shri. Vinod Kothawade,
Shri. Aurobindo Mohanty and Shri. K.K.Subramainan from VKV Itanagar,
Shri. Gupta Bigop Parida, VKV Vivek Vihar, Shri. Anupam Dey, VKV Yazali,
Shri. Surjit Singh, VKV Oyan & Shri. Manu Kumar .H.N, VKV Sher
participated in a 2 day Science Teachers training workshop jointly
organized by CSIR,NEIST Branch and Royal Society of Chemistry, Kolkata
on 19th & 20th July at Naharlagun. Smt .Vimala
Oak, Royal Society of Chemistry was the resource persons for the camp.
The workshop threw light on the active learning process through various
activities like show me the board, card sort, concept map, dart method,
word search, dominoes, Bingos & Tarsia. Teacher were trained in
hands on activities in finding the pH of different fruits and leaves,
Production of carbon dioxide by baking powder and vinegar, Ionization
with iron oxide, Electrolysis, Decomposition reaction, Displacement
reaction, Double displacement reaction &Oxidation.
Vedic Ganit Workshop
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teachers of mathematics from VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh participated in a
Vedic Ganit Workshop organized for the teachers of Vivekananda Kendra
Vidyalayas North East by Vivekananda Kendra Shiksha Prasar Vibhag
(VKSPV), Guwahati at Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC)
Uzanbazar, Guwahati from 21st to 23rd July. Sri
Sriram Chouthaiwale from Nagpur, Maharastra was the main Resource person
for the Workshop. Vedic methods of Addition, Subtraction,
multiplication, division, finding squares of numbers and various
mathematical operations with polynomials were the focus of the workshop.
Bhoomi Puja at VKV Baljan for New Hostel complex
The Bhoomi Puja for a new Girls’ hostel complex at VKV Balijan was performed on 14th
August 2016 in the presence of Man. Pravinji, Secretary, VKVAPT; Shri.
Chukku Takar , Additional Deputy Commissioner, Balijan; Dr.R. N. Pal ,
Founder Director, National Yak Research Centre, Dirang, Shri. P.M
Unnikrishnan and number of well-wishers, students and teachers of VKV
Balijan. The complex was designed by Ar. Kento Ori and Er. Jakre would
supervise the project.
Superannuation
Shri.
G Raman, Smt. Venuga Devi and Su. Upasana Sharma have retired from
their long years of service in July 2016. All three have made
self-effacing farewell for their dedicated long career whose entire
adult life spent in various VKVs for the service of this Himalayan
State. The emotional Raman Sir has remarked that his mind is fully with
Aruanchal and he would cherish the memories of being with little kids,
their pranks, seeing them growing in front of his eyes etc forever.
Hosting of State Level Van Mahotsav by VKV Itanagar
VKV Itanagar hosted the 67th state level Van Mahotsav Programme on 4th
July 2016. : Smt. Shakuntala Gamlin IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of
Arunachal Pradesh, Sri K D Singh, Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Sri. Onkar Singh, Principal Chief
Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Environment and Forest (E&F),
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Sri. G N Sinha, Principal Chief
Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Wildlife and Biodiversity (WL&BD),
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. Rajendra Kumar, Principal Chief
Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Planning and Development (P&D),
Government of Arunachal Pradesh etc were the important dignitaries
present for the programme.
The
Chief Secretary inaugurated the function by planting a tree. All the
dignitaries also planted trees in the campus. After the massive tree
plantation, the awareness programme was held in Man. Eknathji Centenary
Hall. Shri. Unnikrishnan.P.M, Education Officer, VKVAPT delivered the
welcome address. The Chief Guest Smt. Shakuntala Gamlin narrated the
conditions of Japan, where the cities have come up with natural beauty
of trees with their concentrated efforts. She shared her dream for
Itanagar that it should be developed as the Smart & Green City by
planting trees in large numbers. She also lauded the efforts taken by
VKV authorities for keeping the campus clean and full of vegetation in
the campus. She also congratulated the VKV authorities for providing
ideal environment for learning for children.
She has announced that the approach road to VKV Itanagar which is in a precarious condition would be made concrete soon.
Visit of Chief Secretary to VKV Dollungmukh
VKV
Dollungmukh students and staffs were enthralled when they got an
opportunity to receive the Chief Secretary Smt. Shankutala Gamlin, IAS;
various officials from Government of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC
Officials who made an unannounced visit to the school on 3rd July 2016. She interacted with the staff and students of the school.
Inauguration of Non- formal Sanskrit Education Centre @ VKV Nirjuli
A Non Formal Sanskrit Education Centre was inaugurated on 26th
August by the Education Officer of the Trust Shri. Unnikrishnan.P.M in
a simple ceremony at VKV Nirjuli. Non Formal Sanskrit Education centre
is the initiative of Rastriya Sanskrit Sansthan, deemed University under
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. VKV
Nirjuli will be the partner for the programme. Initially there would be 3
batches of 30 persons enrolled in the program.
Glittering performance of VKV Students in District Level Science Seminar
It
was a great moment for the VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh when students from
various VKVs stood first in 14 Districts in the District level Science
Seminar. The names of the first position holders are given below:
| Sl.No. | Name of VKV | Participants Name | Sl.No. | Name of VKV | Participants Name |
| 1 | Nirjuli | Km. Apurv Sarkar | 8 | Jirdin | Km. Toyir Kango |
| 2 | Sher | Km. Takam Dado Madang | 9 | Nivedita Vihar, Seijosa | Km. Pung Taku |
| 3 | Tafrogam | Kr. Sanghmitra Phukan | 10 | Kitpi Tawang | Km. Lobsang Dolma |
| 4 | Ziro | Km. Taku Tako Amung | 11 | Amliang | Kr. Kapnai Losu |
| 5 | Yingkiong | Km. Anne Aje | 12 | Kuporijo | Km. Lukyir Taji |
| 6 | Koloriang | Km. Yumlam Kena | 13 | Niausa | Khunwang Harisik |
| 7 | Roing | Km. Priya Barua | 14 | Kharsang | Tumniang C Kongkang |
Alumni Meeting
It
was an effort to form a core group of alumni who are ready to take up
the responsibilities of organizing other alumni members. Advocate Pritam
Taffo has organized the meeting of alumni wherein 24 alumni who studied
in various VKVs namely Jairampur, Balijan, Sher, Kuporijo, Seijosa
& Oyan participated. Dr. Ajit Kanitkarji facilitated the discussion
for the need and strengthening of VKV alumni activities in the state.
Shri. Unnikrishnanji, Shri. Rupeshji, Shri. S.C.Dixit, Shri. Pradeep.Y
and Sri K Jaishankar were present for the Programme.
Annual Principal Meet
The
Annual Principal meet for the session 2016-17 was held at VKVAPT,
Dibrugarh on 28 and 29 July 2016. Except the Principals of the newly
established schools namely VKV Kimi & Chiyang Tajo, all the
Principals and Vice Principal attended the Meet. The Meet also was
graced by Kendra elders and Trustees who guided the all. In the evening
of the 28 July, Sri Rinchin Dorjee, Trustee addressed the participants.
Mananeeya Pravinji while setting the tone of the meeting expressed
happiness on the performance of the students in the Class X examination
which has made a threefold improvement than the last examination in
terms of CGPA 10 scoring. At the same time, he emphasized that while
imparting quality education, we should ensure that the core values need
to be infused to the students. Mananeeya Balakrishnanji in his guidance
suggested everyone to be self-motivated and not to depend on the
external motivation which is transitory. Mananeeya Bhanudasji in his
session’ Effective Leadership’ explained with examples the qualities of a
good leader based on the core values upheld Vivekananda Kendra and the
ideal people like Swami Vivekananda and Mananeeya Eknathji. The Kendra
Prarthana also contained all necessary messages which give immense
strength to overcome any difficulty. In addition to the guidance of the
elders, there were also detailed Result Analysis of the various VKVs in
the last Class X and XII examination, Steps taken by the schools as
well as VKVAPT to achieve good result, Action taken Report of various
decisions taken in the last Principal Meet and discussions on various
administrative matters.
Principal’s Workshop
A workshop for the Principals of VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh was conducted on 30th and 31st
August 2016. Dr Ajit Kanitkar, a renowned Management expert was the
main facilitator of the Workshop. Through various activities like Group
Discussions and Presentation, Role Play, brainstorming etc many topics
were dealt with which are of utmost relevance to the principals. Through
the activities, the participants revisited the goal of the
organization, analyzed the changing scenario of the overall atmosphere
of the school and making plans to meet the challenges posed by such
changes, made plans to strengthen each school, chalked out measures to
strengthen the teaching staffs, school support group, alumni etc. The
principals also made SMART plans for the session.
Follow up meeting of Chintan Baithak
A follow-up meeting of the Chintan Baithak which was held in the last session was conducted on 1st
August 2016. All the participants of the last Chintan Baithak were
present in the follow-up meeting. The action taken Report of different
decisions were presented in the beginning. Afterwards, there were more
discussions on various aspects of school strengthening. The activities
which are felt to be taken up in this session to strengthen all aspects
of the schools were chalked out.
Vivek Inspire Mentor’s Workshop
The Second Mentors’ Workshop relating to the VIvek Inspire Program was held on 8th & 9th August
2016 at VKV Itanagar.43 Teachers from 28 VKVs in Arunachal Pradesh
attended the workshop. Sri Vivek Pongshe, Secretary Education Jnana
Prabodhini, Smt.Jyothi Khemkar and Smt.Mrinmayi Vaishaymapayn from Jnana
Prabodhini, Pune were the resource persons for the camp.
Orientation
about various tests like GMAT, CAT, CSAT, CET, PSA & NTSE,
Emotional Awareness, Self-Study Skills and different games to create
mental alertness were the important activities. The Participants have
prepared their action plan for the rest of the months and also shared
the best practices in their respective schools. Shri. Unnikrishnan.P.M,
Education Officer delivered the concluding address.
Vivek Inspire Students Workshop
The students’ workshop for the first and the second batch of the Vivek Inspire students were held in three nodal centers VKV Nirjuli, VKV Ziro and VKV Roing from 2nd to 7th August and 9th to 14th August respectively. Resource persons drawn by Jnana Probodini, Pune conducted the workshops in all the venues.
Dear Sisters and Brothers, today is the last day of August and it is also last day of the present responsibilities as the Joint Secretary of VKVs in Arunachal Pradesh. I am fortunate enough to be in the land of rising sun for the last 24 years. Many asked me “Are you leaving Arunachal Pradesh?” I did not answer to any of them as it was difficult. The two lines of the poem was the answer to myself
“Can you quit a thing that you like a lot?
You may talk of pluck; it’s an easy word…………”
I could experience the snippets of goodness everywhere in Arunachal Pradesh and I consider them as the pearls from the land of rising sun. I am carrying them in my heart and moving on ………….
Wish you all the best for your onward march!
With prayers.
Joint Secretary
Every
Nation, every man, every woman, must work out one’s own salvation.
Give them ideas- that are the only help they require, and then the rest
must follow as the effect. Ours is to put the chemicals together, the
crystallization comes in the law of nature. Our duty is to put ideas
into their heads, they will do the rest. This is what is to be done in
India.
~~ Swami Vivekananda |
