Rashtriya Karyakarta Prashikshan Shibir

Rashtriya Karyakarta Prashikshan Shibir has been started with SunRise at Kanyakumari, a meeting point of tri-sea, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal & Arabian Ocean where Mother Kanyakumari did her TAPAS and Swami Vivekananda got the Vision of his Life.

Participants came from various Prant of Bharat after completing Local & Prant Level Shibir, the shibir is extensive training to know the Indian culture by practice on how to work effectively through Vivekananda Kendra to unit & strengthen the Society. Total 69 participants and 12 organising team karyakarta will work extensively from morning 4:30 to night 10:30 to energise themselves to become better instrument in hand of the Ishwara and becomes a Swami Vivekananda's Hero.

Splendid Performance of VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh in the State Level Science Seminar, 2014

VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh have emerged as the best in the State level Science Seminar, 2014 by occupying all the tree top positions. The result of the same has been given below:

Sl No	VKV	Name of the student	Position	Remarks
1	Nivedita Vihar	Km. Likha Areeza	Ist
2	Ziro	Km. Nani Lucy Buny	2nd
3	Jirdin	Km. Misinam Mize	3rd	Shared with Roopland School,Rupa

The State Level Science Seminar was held in the auditorium of Dera Natung Govt College, Itanagar on 30 August, 2014, which was graced by many dignitaries and scholars.  15 district toppers competed in the State Level competition out of which 9 were from VKVs which were the toppers in the respective District.

A Leadership Development Camp at Arunachal Pradesh

“Seva Saptah” Social Service for a week in a village

Vivekananda Kendra had organised a Leadership Development Camp “Chalo Kanyakumari” for the Youth between the age 18yr. to 30yr. A residential Leadership development camp  was organise  from 15th to 20th May 2012  as a first step & “Seva Saptah” Social Service for a week in a village has  been conducted in various villages of East Siang, West Siang, Upper Siang, East Kameng, West Kameng and Lohit districts as a second step,with the twine idea of Vivekananda Kendra “Man Making and Nation Building” through the various sessions on Yoga, Stories, Lecture, Personality Development, Concentration & memory development games on group discussion. “Bharat Jago Vishwa Jagao Mahashibir” A national  Level Camp will be conducted at Kanyakumari in the month of October 2012. The selected participants from Seva Sptah are called on to Kanyakumari as a third step.

Activity Report 11-12: Vkvs Northeast

NEWS FROM VKVs

INAUGURATION OF APPROACH ROAD

The approach road of VKV, Suklai was inaugurated on 25th April, 2012 by Sri Ganesh Kachari, EM, BTAD.

WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS/PARENTS

Her Holiness Swamini Pramananda, fondly known as ‘Ammaji’, a highly regarded teacher of Vedanta and a spiritual guide, visited VKV Tinsukia during first week of May 2012 and conducted workshop/spiritual retreat for teachers and parents.

NEW SCHOOL BUILDING OF VKV SIVASAGAR

The newly constituted school building of VKV, Sivasagar was inaugurated on 6th May, 2012 Sri Debobrata Saikia, MLA, Nazira Constituency and Pravin Dabholkar, Joint General Secretary, VK Kanyakumari were respectively the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour in this inauguration ceremony which was attended by around 400 people.

HEALTH CAMP

A health camp for students was organized by VKV, Suklai in association with Jogen Basumatary Vivekananda Kendra Hospital, Suklai on 8th May, 2012.

LANGUAGE TEACHERS WORKSHOP

A workshop was conducted for Language Teachers in VKV, Majuli on 19th & 20th May, 2012 with Sri Dulal Chandra Nath, former Headmaster of VKV Suklai as Resource Person.

TOY MAKING WORKSHOP

A team of 49 students of VKV (NEC) Baragolai conducted a children’s toy making workshop on 25th May, 2012 under the guidance of their teachers Sri Manish Kr. Dey & Sri Tarini Kanta Sarma at Shankardev Vidyapeeth, Ledo. 500 students of Shankardev Vidyapeeth participated in the workshop in which more than 250 models were displayed.

GEOMETRICAL MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP

VKV, Sivasagar organized a day long workshop on Geometrical Model Making at Sivasagar Govt. H. S. & M. P. School, Sivasagar on 16th June, 2012. Twenty-one students from different schools of Sivasagar took part in this workshop which was conducted by a team of 8 students from VKV Dibrugarh guided by their teacher Su. Junali Borpatra Gohain.

SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP

A workshop on Science & Mathematics (three dimensional models) was conducted in VKV Ramnagar, Silchar from 4th August to 7th August, 2012 under guidance of Su. Lalita M. S., Joint Secretary, VKSPV. A team of 10 students from VKVs Dibrugarh, Tingrai, Tinsukia & Umrangso along with two teachers, Sri Biju Rai Singhania of VKV Umrangso and Sri Sonu Gupta of VKV Tinsukia conducted the workshop in which 86 students of classes VII, VIII, IX & X of VKV Ramnagar (Silchar) and Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Irongmara (Silchar) participated. Sri Kabindra Purkayastha, Honourable M. P., visited the workshop on 5th August. Also a large number of parents, well wishers and teachers from various educational institutions visited the workshop & appreciated the effort.

FOUNDATION STONE LAID FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING AT RAMNAGAR (SILCHAR)

The foundation stone for a new school building for VKV Ramnagar (Silchar) was laid on 5th August, 2012 by the Honourable Member of Parliament Sri Kabindra Purkayastha who had granted Rs. 10 lacs from his MP’s Fund for construction of the said building. The programme was also attended by Dr. S. K. Nandi Purkayastha, Vice-chairman of Vidyalaya Managing Committee, Sri Kanad Purkayastha, MP’s Nominee and Su. M. S. Lalita, Joint Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra Shiksha Prasar Vibhag. A large number of students and parents were present in the programme. The Honourable MP Sri Kabindra Purkayastha also handed over the first installment of Rs. 3 lacs from the MP’s Fund to the school Management on this occasion.

WORKSHOP ON HANDWRITING

A workshop to develop good handwriting was conducted in VKV Sivasagar on 11th August, 2012 for the students of the Vidyalaya. Sri Robin Pathak, Chief Manager, State Bank of India, Sivasagar Branch was the resource person in the workshop. The teachers of the Vidyalaya also attended the workshop. 

BAND GROUP’S PERFORMANCE

The Band Group of VKV Nalbari displayed an attractive performance in the Independence Day Celebration organized at the SP Office Playground on 15th August, 2012. The performance was praised by all present in the programme.

WORKSHOP IN N. E. ACADEMY, SADIA

A workshop on three dimensional Geometry models was organised in North Eastern Academy, Sadia (under guidance of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari) on 25th & 26th August, 2012 for the students of classes VII to X. Nearly 100 students of seven schools of Sadia participated in this workshop which was conducted by a team of 8 students of VKV, Tinsukia under the guidance of Su. Lalita M. S., Joint Secretary, VKSPV. A large number of parents and well wishers visited the workshop and praised the effort.

VKVIANS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

Sri Prasoon Kumar Parihar and Sri Anis Adak of Class X of VKV (NEC) Baragolai won the 2nd prize in a debate competition on the Topic “Big dams are beneficial for us” organized by Coal Mines  Officers Association of India at Ledo on 20th April, 2012.

Students of VKV (NEEPCO) Umrangso exhibited two models on, ‘Optimum Use of Solar Energy’ and ‘Altimeter’ at CBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition held on 10th & 11th August, 2012 at GEMS NPS International School, Guwahati.

VKSPV INITIATIVES

SCIENCE WORKSHOP

VKSPV organized science workshop-cum-exhibition at VKV (NEEPCO) Umrangso from 8th to 10th May, 2012. Thirty students of classes IX and X were trained in various experiments in Science by the invited Resource Person Sri R. N. Dixit, the State Coordinator (Maharastra) of National Children’s Science Congress. Sri Dixit was assisted by Smt. Manjusha Dixit, a teacher in Karya Vidyalaya, Pune. The trained students exhibited the experiments for other students of the school, teachers and parents on the last day. They also conducted exhibitions on these experiments in two nearby schools.

Similar workshop-cum-exhibition was organized in VKV Majuli on 14th  & 15th  May and VKV Tingrai from 17th to 19th May with Sri R. N. Dixit as the resource person.

EXCURSION TO GUJARAT

Like previous years, this year VKSPV organized an educational tour for a group of school students and escort teachers. A team of 34 students and 12 teachers & officials led by Su. Lalita M. S., Joint Secretary, VKSPV started from Guwahati on 2nd July, 2012 towards Gujarat.

The team reached Ahmadabad on 4th July, stayed there a couple of days in the Ashram of Gujarat Vidyapeeth and visited many places of social/historical importance.

Some of those places are:

•    Gandhiji’s House, Hridayakunj
•    The House of Madeleine Slade – known as Meera of Gandhiji
•    Satyagraha Ashram – presently known as Sabarmati Ashram
•    Temple of Swami Narayan  - Akshardham
•    Energy Park , Museum, Spinning & Weaving School, Khadi Cottage Industry in Gujarat Vidyapeeth
•    Vikram Sarabhai Community Space Centre




HRIDAYAKUNJ - GANDHIJI’S HOUSE 
           

On 7th July, the touring team reached Somnath , visited the famous temples there and then left for Porbandar. The important places visited in Somnath and Porbandar are:

•    Golokdham Lakshmi Mandir
•    Somnath Temple
•    Jyotirlinga Temple
•    Hanuman Mandir of Jamnagar (established by Santoshi Ma, a German Lady)
•    Kirti Mandir (the house of Mahatma Gandhi)
•    The team reached Dwaraka on 8th July and visited the following famous places there the next day:
•    Nageshwar temple
•    Bhalka Tirth Mandir
•    Gopi Talab
•    Dwarkadheesh Temple

BHALKA TIRTH MANDIR GOPI TALAB

DWARKADHEESH TEMPLE

On 9th July the touring team reached Dharampur to attend a four-day workshop at ARCH (Area Rescue Consortium of Hospitals). During the days of workshop, the team also visited the District Science Centre, Dharampur and a school at Kharki where the visiting team got a grand welcome. The members of the visiting team had different interactive sessions with the students & teachers of the school at Kharki.

The team started its return journey on 13th July, 2012 and reached Guwahati on 15th July, 2012.

कार्यकर्ता प्रशिक्षण शिबिर - ईटानगर

"विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी, शाखा-ईटानगर द्वारा पांच दिवसीय कार्यकर्ता प्रशिक्षण शिबिर का आयोजिन 18 से 22 अगस्त 2012, विवेकनन्द केन्द्र विद्यालय, निर्जुली में सम्पन्न हुआ। शिविर का प्रारंभ भजन संध्या से किया गया। श्री कल्याण दत्त, नगर प्रमुख - ईटानगर, द्वारा "मनुष्य निर्माण से राष्ट्रपुनरुत्थान" विषय पर कार्यकतोंओं को बताया कि त्याग यानि मनुष्य ओर सेवा यानि राष्ट्र ऐसे मनुष्यों का निर्माण करना जो भारतमाता के लिए कार्य करता रहे। श्री दंगसम भैया, केन्द्र कार्यकर्ता द्वारा स्वामी विवेकानन्द विषय पर बताया कि स्वामी जी का जीवन ओर अग्निमंत्र सभी व्यक्ति को शक्ति प्रदान करते है। कार्यकर्ताओं को स्वामीजी का जीवन का ज्यादा से ज्यादा अध्ययन करना चाहिए। श्री सुभाषचन्द्र दीक्षित, प्राचार्य (प्रिंसीपल) वि.के. विद्यालय, चिम्पू-ईटानगर, द्वारा संगठित कार्य की आवश्यकता विषय पर बताया गया कि सृष्टि में बिना संगठित कोई भी कार्य संभव नही।

श्री तारा दाजाम, सह नगर प्रमुख, ईटानगर द्वारा विवेकानन्द शिला स्मारक और माननीय एकनाथजी विषय पर स्वामी विवेकानन्द के विचारों का जीवन्त स्मारक है जिसे मा.एकनाथ जी ने सम्पूर्ण राष्ट्र के योगदान से जीवन्त रुप दिया। श्री अशोक आटले, नगर संगठन - ईटानगर, द्वारा कार्य पद्वाति और कार्यप्रणाली विषय पर विस्तुत रुप से बताया कि कार्यपद्वति के तीन प्रमुख अंग १. योग वर्ग २. स्वाध्याय वर्ग ३. संस्कार वर्ग ओर कार्य प्रणाली लोक संग्रह, लोक संपर्क, लोक संस्कार और लोक व्यवस्था को कार्यकर्ताओं के समाने रखा। श्री लोवसांग ताशी थोंगन द्वारा संगठन ओर कार्यकर्ता विषय पर बताया कि संगठन में कार्यकर्ता नदी के पानी के तरह होता है जो अन्त में विशाल सागर में मिल जाता है जहां कार्यकर्ता और संगठन एक हो जाते है।
श्री फुन्तसो गोम्बू द्वारा केन्द्र प्रार्थना का अर्थ बताया गया कि इसमें किसी व्यक्ति का नही, परंतु संगठन को शक्ति प्रदान करने की प्रार्थना कि गई है। श्री तावा तातुप, स्वामी विवेकानन्द सार्ध शती समारोह प्रांत कार्यालाया प्रमुखने, अरुणाचल प्रदेश, द्वारा स्वामी विवेकानन्द सार्ध शती समारोह की विस्तुत जानकारी दी। श्री रुपेश माथुर, प्रांत संगठक, अरुणाचल प्रदेश द्वारा आहूति सत्र का मतलब बताया गया ओर कहा की भारतमाता का कार्य ही कार्यकर्ता का ध्येय होना चाहिए। शिविर में योगाभ्यास, संस्कार वर्ग, केन्द्र की विस्तुत जानकारी मंथन के द्वारा कार्यकर्ताओं को बताया गया और आहूति सत्र से शिविर का समपान किया गया।

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti felicitated Shri Nabam Singkam on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima

The festival of guru poornima is the eve to remember the glories traditions of the Rishis and resolving ourselves to carry forward this work. On the eve of guru poornima celebration , Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti felicitated shri Nabam Singkam, priest of central Nyedar Namlo Doimukh at Doimukh Namlo on 1st July 2012. A presentation and a citation had been given by Mananeeya Nabam Atum, ex- chairman APSC,A.P. earlier Mananeeya Rekhi Tana Tara, president of Central Nyedar Namlo  spoke on the importance of Guru Poornima. He did resemblance the Work of Nyedar Namlo priest to the age old practices of Gurus of our ancient India who used to have open heart for everyone. One who thinks good of others, the good of nation becomes the main passion.Shri Nabam Singkam started practicing priesthood from 2001. He has the Healing powers and cured many ailing and diseased persons who came to him. He devotedly finds time to contribute his might by actively participating in welfare programmes of nationalistic and patriotic organizations. At present he is dedicating his time as the unique Neydar Namlo Priest at Doimukh. On the occasion shri Taba Tatup, Prant Krayalaya Pramukh highlighted the various works of VK Arun Jyoti and appealed the gathering for the active participation in the ensuing 150th birth anniversary celebration of Swami Vivekananda. Shri Kalyan Dutta, Nagar Pramukh, Itanagar gave the vote of thanks to end the program.

Science Laboratory On Wheels in VKV, Arunachal Pradesh

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKV) Arunachal Pradesh Trust with an initiative of bringing an exposure to science, and to create a scientific bend of mind for the School Children started its voyage in the Schools of capital complex. The project targets the government schools of the state where science lab facilities are not available or meager. The Mobile Science lab is equipped with almost all the advanced facilities of a science and technology lab upto Higher Secondary Level.

The routine of the science lab includes demonstration of prescribed experiments of middle and high school in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and IT. The Lab is equipped with advanced communication facilities like Multimedia Computers, High Resolution LCD Projector and internet.

The schedule of the session 2011-2012 was flagged off on 19th August 2011. The Science lab has already covered seven schools in the capital complex. The venture was well received by the students and teachers of the schools covered, specially the Government schools of Banderdewa, Ganga and Vivek Vihar. The students and teachers of VKV Itanagar & Nirjuli have extended their expertise and experience.

The service of the Science Lab will be extended to the schools outside the capital complex including remote areas.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/science-laboratory-on-wheels-in-VKV-ArunachalPradesh-2011

64th Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Inaugurated

"Education is not the amount of information that is put into your brain and runs riots there, undigested all your life. We must have life-building, man-making, character-making, assimilation of ideas."

Based on Swami Vivekananda's thought, Vivekananda Kendra imparting Man-Making education through Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas for tribal and rural children across the country.

The 64^th Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya located in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh is on the move. On 8 August the hopes and aspirations of Tawang district populace got fulfilled when 112 tiny tots in a tidy VKV uniforms with cheerful faces attended Varsharambha. It was quite a pious and jubilant ceremony graced by Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Director of School Education and SP of Tawang.Parents in their traditional attire made the function vibrant. When Vedic and Buddhist chants echoed at Kitpi which is surrounded by the snow clad mountains, it was a blissful experience for one and all. The active participation by Govt. staff, local people, Lamas from Tawang Monastry and ex VKV students made the Varsharambha unique. The school has enough infrastructures and well trained and experienced staff is posted there.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/64th-vivekananda-kendra-vidyalaya-inaugurated-aug2011

Medical Camp by VKAJ at Laju

Swasthya Seva Manch (Health Service Forum) of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti recently conducted a few medical camps in Laju circle of Tirap district. Camps were conducted at Thinsa, Barap, Laju village and Pongkong where 325 patients were treated for various ailments and medicines were distributed. 12 pregnant women were examined during the camps and Iron Folic Acid capsules were given to them and advised them for regular ANC. 6 patients were advised for Sputum test (AFB). The Medical team organized meetings with the youths and asked them to take precautions for any sort of out-breaks during the rainy season.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Medical-Camp-by-VKAJ-at-Laju

Medical Camp at Upper Subansiri

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti recently organized six Medical Camps in some villages of Upper Subansiri district. The mobile medical team with two Doctors and paramedical staffs conducted camps at Sippi, Menga, Lilydong, Maro, Kodak and Bararupuk villages. A total 350 patients were examined for various ailments and medicines were distributed accordingly. Discussions with villagers regarding various water-borne diseases and Malaria etc.was an integral part of the campaign. The team introduced various schemes of health departments to the villagers and urged them to avail those. Rotary International of Dibrugarh, Assam supported Kendra’s medical activities in Upper Subansiri district by providing medicines and financing a vehicle. For this month’s camp Dr.Reddy’s Pharmaceutical, Guwahati, Assam provided some basic medicines.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Medical-Camp-in-Upper-Subansiri-July2011

Three Arunachalee girls crack civil service exams

Mitali Namchoom (Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalaya Tafrogam), Tadu Mamung and Bullo Mamung (Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalaya Jirdin) have cracked this year’s Civil Services Examination. Namchoom got into Indian Administrative service while Tadu and Bullo got into Indian Revenue Service.



Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Three-Arunachalee-girls-crack-civil-service-exams

Mantra for Development is Peace and Security

Rapid development will happen only where there is peace and security said Arunachal Pradesh Governor Gen JJ Singh, while inaugurating a two-day national seminar on development and security organized by Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi in collaboration with Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Arunachal Pradesh here today.In his inaugural address, Gen Singh dwelt in length on development activities in the State. He pictured the State during its inception when there were two schools and few kilometers of road to coming up of four lane road, airports and railway tracks.

But, he cautioned, as Governor of the State, I have to ensure that development is not forced on the people and they become mute spectators. It should in a pace, which they can absorb. I want to see that Arunachalees are the biggest beneficiaries of the development process, he added.

We have come a long way and today stand at par with many developed States of our country. In fact, for 2009-10 the growth rate of the State was more than 22% which was the highest for any State of the country. I see a bright future for Arunachal Pradesh as security has been well address by the nation, he said.

Gen Singh, while acknowledging the immense contributions of the Vivekananda Kendra in the State recalled his close association with organization and VKV Tafragaon in early seventies, when he was a battalion commander in Lohit area.

In his keynote address, Chairman of Vivekananda International Foundation, Admiral KK Nayyar, former Vice Chief of Naval Staff said “development is due to effort of human being and we have to develop our human resources. Development should be inclusive and there should be no place for corruption”.

Stating that increase in life expectancy as indicator of development, he said it is the summarization of development process.

Sharing his ideas on security, former Vice Chief of Naval Staff said, problem of security is more from internal than external. With better education and better information, we can erase internal problems and communal tension and secure our way of life and our culture. Referring stapled visa, claims on Arunachal Pradesh by China, Admiral Nayyar said, we should take note of it, but should not fear.

On the huge hydropower potential of Arunachal Pradesh, Chairman of Vivekananda International Foundation said, size of rehabilitation is not big and therefore central government should facilitate in the speedy implementation.

Former Vice Chief of Naval Staff concluded his speech by stating, ‘For many years people of Arunachal Pradesh have lived up to the our expectation and now it is the time rest of the country rise to the expectation of these people.’

Vice President of all India Vivekananda Kendra A. Balakrishnan said, national security is the responsibility of every citizen and not just armed forces or the police. But it will be taken care if we have right kind of education, he said while informing that Vivekananda Kendra are doing its best in its humble ways to provide right type of education.

Dwelling on background of Vivekananda Kendra in Arunachal Pradesh, Vice President of all India Vivekananda Kendra informed that organization which set its foot in the State in 1974 started providing formal education to children in 1977 with start of seven residential schools in five districts. Today, it has expanded to thirty-three schools spread all over the State from Tirap to Tawang.

In his welcome address, Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Arunachal Pradesh Chapter State Coordinator, Dr. Tejum Padu gave an overview of the seminar. Pointing at the recent controversies like stapled visa, claims on Arunachal Pradesh by China and inserting of Arunachal Pradesh in Google maps of China, Dr. Padu said that such seminars was necessary in Arunachal Pradesh.

Earlier Governor released Golden Vine of R Hynniewtrep, the Khasi Heritage by Suman Sing Sawian and Heritage of Kamakhya on the Nilachala Hill, both published by Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture.

Courtesy : PRO, Raj Bhavan & Arunachal Times

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Ref Link : http://www.vkendra.org/Mantra-for-Development-is-Peace-and-Security-april-2011