Free Multi-specialty Medical Camp at Chowkham in Arunachal Pradesh

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Arunachal Pradesh (Arunachal Prant), in association with Sui Ka Pha Multi-specialty Hospital, Rajabari, Sivsagar, Assam, organized a Free Multi-specialty Medical Camp at the Community Health Centre, Chowkham, Namsai District, Arunachal Pradesh, on 27th December 2025. The camp was conducted with the objective of providing quality medical services to the local community, especially the economically weaker sections.

A total of 75 patients were examined during the camp by Dr. Pankaj Pandey, Clinical Cardiologist, and Dr. Ashish Raj, Gynecologist. As part of the medical services, 59 free ECG tests were conducted, and blood pressure and blood sugar levels were checked free of cost. Patients identified with critical cardiological conditions were advised to undergo further evaluation and treatment.

A brief inaugural programme was also organized during the camp. Dr. Rajiv Yadav, CEO of Sui Ka Pha Multi-specialty Hospital, introduced the hospital and highlighted its facilities, emphasizing the availability of quality medical services at affordable costs for critical illnesses. Dr. Pankaj Pandey delivered an informative talk on heart diseases and their prevention, while Dr. Ashish Raj spoke on common gynecological disorders and preventive measures. Shri Nang Timita Mungyak, Lohit Vibhag Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra, delivered an insightful address on the vision and activities of Vivekananda Kendra.

The newly elected Zila Parishad Member of Chowkham, Shri Chow Molaseng Namshum, along with his team, extended full logistical support for the successful conduct of the camp. The medical team of the Community Health Centre, Chowkham, provided essential medical assistance, contributing significantly to the smooth execution of the programme.

Honourable CM of Arunachal Pradesh Unveils Swami Vivekananda’s Murti at Kaho – The First Village of Bharat

The Arunachal Prant of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, a spiritually oriented service mission working on the principles of Man-Making and Nation-Building, has engaged the entire nation — including Karyakartas, well-wishers, and students of various Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKVs) across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh — in the installation of a twelve-foot Murti (statue) of Swami Vivekananda at Kaho, the first village of Bharat, located in Kibithoo Circle, Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh, at the northeastern frontier of India bordering the Tibet province of China.

The entire journey of transporting the Swamiji’s murti across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to its final destination at Kaho was named Vivekananda Yatra. This Yatra served as an awakening call to the people of the state, inspiring them to stand tall in the face of challenges posed by neighboring nations — a message that continues to hold deep significance.

 Vision Behind the Yatra

The Vivekananda Yatra, a significant journey symbolizing national unity and spiritual awakening, commenced from Anandalaya Bhawan in Dibrugarh on January 28, 2025. The inspiration for this journey originated three years ago when Kendra Karyakartas visited Kaho. The residents expressed their desire to have Swami Vivekananda’s presence in their village, just as he is present at the southernmost tip of Bharat (Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari). Their vision was to have Swami Ji symbolically embracing Bharat from both its southern and northeastern boundaries.

Journey and Key Events

The Yatra was a spiritually and culturally significant journey that aimed to spread Swami Vivekananda’s message of national unity, selfless service, and spiritual awakening. The Yatra was meticulously planned and executed by Vivekananda Kendra, Arunachal Prant, with the goal of carrying Swami Vivekananda’s Murti to Kaho, the first village of Bharat

Furthermore, the murti reached at Kaho passing through Dirak gate in Mahadevpur, Namsai District, Namsai Nagar, Chongkham Circle and Roing, Lower Dibang Valley District on 28th Jan’2025.

On 29th Jan’2025, the Yatra resumed its journey from Roing Nagar to Digaru check gate, and Lohit Valley School at Tezu Nagar, proceeded towards VKV Tezu where a formal reception of the murti was performed by the Karyakartas, well-wishers, and students of VKV Tezu and VKV Tafrogam with band troop.

On 30th Jan’2025, the Yatra reached to VKV Amliang, then to Hayuliang town and finally reached Hawaii, the district headquarters of Anjaw District. Again, the Yatra began its final journey from Hawaii to Walong town, and finally reached its destination, Kaho on 31st Jan’2025 with warm reception from the Karyakartas, well-wishers, and army personnel stationed at Kaho. Above mentioned are the routes of journey undertaken by the Vivekananda Yatra from Assam to Kaho, the first village of Bharat located at Indo-China border.

The Yatra commenced from Anandalaya Bhawan in Dibrugarh on January 28, 2025, with great enthusiasm and participation from devotees, scholars, and local communities.

The journey covered multiple locations across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, where cultural programs, discussions, and spiritual gatherings were held to educate people about Swami Vivekananda’s teachings.

The Murti was welcomed with traditional rituals at various stops, symbolizing the deep respect and admiration for Swami Vivekananda’s contributions to India’s spiritual and intellectual heritage.

The Yatra culminated in Kaho, a village located in Kibithoo Circle, Anjaw District, near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), reinforcing the message of national integration and cultural preservation.

 Unveiling of Swami Vivekananda's Murti

On May 13, 2025, the Honourable Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu ji, in the presence of the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Chowna Mein ji, and a host of cabinet ministers, unveiled the murti of Swami Vivekananda at Kaho — a village near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The ceremony was graced by Mananeeya Shri Hanumantarao Ji, All-India Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, along with Kendra Karyakartas, alumni of VKVs, General Body memebers and the general public, Army personnel, among others. The event was a profound statement of Bharat’s commitment to national integration in the border areas of the northeastern state.

During the unveiling ceremony, the Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu ji emphasized the significance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, stating that the murti would serve as a guiding light for generations, reminding people that true patriotism begins with the upliftment of villages, people, and values.

This significant event marks a historic moment, reinforcing the message of strength, service, and spiritual awakening at the easternmost frontier of India. The Yatra and the installation of the murti symbolize the eternal guidance and inspiration Swami Vivekananda provides to the nation.

 Community Participation and Impact

The Yatra saw active participation from local villagers, students, and spiritual leaders, who engaged in discussions about Swami Vivekananda’s vision for a strong and self-reliant India.

Educational institutions and youth organizations played a crucial role in spreading awareness about Swami Vivekananda’s ideals, ensuring that his teachings continue to inspire future generations.

The journey was not just about transporting a murti—it was a symbolic movement that encouraged people to embrace self-discipline, service, and patriotism.

 Strengthening National Identity

The Yatra reinforced the idea that every corner of India, including its border villages, is integral to the nation’s identity.

The participation of armed forces personnel and ITBP members in welcoming the Murti highlighted the spirit of unity and patriotism.

The event emphasized the importance of uplifting remote communities, ensuring they remain connected to the broader national consciousness.

The unveiling of Swami Vivekananda’s murti at Kaho on May 13, 2025, by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, marked the culmination of this historic Yatra, leaving a lasting impact on the region and the nation. The murti now stands as a beacon of inspiration, reminding people of Swami Vivekananda’s timeless wisdom and his call to serve humanity with strength and dedication.

The Vivekananda Yatra was more than just a journey—it was a movement of awakening, leaving a lastig impact on the people it touched. It strengthened cultural pride, national unity, and spiritual awareness, ensuring Swami Vivekananda’s legacy continues to inspire generations.

भारत के पूर्वोत्तर के पहले गांव काहो में स्वामी विवेकानन्द की प्रतिमा का अनावरण

अरुणाचल प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री पेमा खांडू ने मंगलवार, दिनांक १३ मई, २०२५ को भारत-चीन वास्तविक नियंत्रण रेखा (एल.ए.सी.) से ८ किलोमीटर दक्षिण में स्थित काहो में स्वामी विवेकानन्द की प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया। इस अवसर पर विवेकानन्द केन्द्र के राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष श्री हनुमन्तरावजी, काहो में अरुणाचल प्रदेश के मंत्रिमंडल के सदस्य, विवेकानन्द केन्द्र अरुणाचल प्रदेश ट्रस्ट के श्री रूपेश माथुरजी, विवेकानन्द केन्द्र विद्यालय (वि.के.वि.) के पूर्व छात्रों और स्थानीय समुदाय की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति रही। काहो में प्रतिमा की स्थापना का उद्देश्य युवाओं में राष्ट्रीय चेतना और सेवा की भावना को जगाना है।  

हमारे महान राष्ट्र के अरुणाचल प्रदेश के पूर्वी सीमा पर, प्रथम गांव के रूप में उल्लेखनीय है। काहो में स्वामीजी की प्रतिमा का होना यह स्वामीजी के प्रति मात्र श्रद्धा का प्रतीक नहीं है वरन इसमें एक गहरा सन्देश है। इस प्रतिमा के माध्यम से शक्ति, सेवा और आध्यात्मिक जागृति का सन्देश को भारत के अन्तिम छोर तक पहुँचाना है। सीमा पर बसा काहो अब स्वामीजी के शाश्वत पुकार को प्रसारित करेगा - “उठो, जागो और तब तक मत रुको जब तक लक्ष्य प्राप्त न हो जाए।” विवेकानन्द केन्द्र, अरुणाचल प्रदेश में परिवर्तनकारी शिक्षा का एक प्रकाश स्तम्भ है, जो स्वामीजी के आदर्शों के साथ लोगों के मन को पोषित करता आ रहा है। यह प्रतिमा पीढ़ियों के लिए एक मार्गदर्शक प्रकाश के रूप में काम करेगी, जो हमें सतत स्मरण कराएगी कि सच्ची देशभक्ति हमारे गांवों, हमारे लोगों और हमारे मूल्यों के उत्थान से शुरू होती है।

विवेकानन्द केन्द्र राज्य में शैक्षिक विकास को आकार देने में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता आ रहा है। स्वामी विवेकानन्द के दृष्टिकोण के अनुरूप राज्य में आध्यात्मिक जागरण, सांस्कृतिक मूल्यों के जतन, चरित्र-निर्माण, शिक्षा और सामुदायिक सेवा के माध्यम से राष्ट्र-निर्माण के कार्य निरन्तर गतिमान है। इस अवसर पर मान्यवरों ने विशेष रूप से दूरदराज और संवेदनशील सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में एक मजबूत, आत्मनिर्भर और आध्यात्मिक रूप से निहित समाज को बढ़ावा देने में स्वामी विवेकानन्द के आदर्शों की प्रासंगिकता पर जोर दिया।.

 

Free Eye Camps by VKAJ - Lohit - Arunachal Pradesh

 Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti Arunachal Pradesh organized free eye screening camp at Wakro CHC, Lohit district from 1st June to 3rd June 2022. Dr. Udayan Dixit, a highly experienced Ophthalmologist from Pune, Maharastra came voluntarily to render his valuable services. A total 154 patients were screened during the camp for various eye ailments. Patients from all the villages of Wakro circle including the remote villages came to avail the benefit. 28 patients were found with cataracts and they will be operated soon. 110 pairs of spectacles were distributed free of cost. Eye medicines were given to patients.
Earlier on 1st June, the camp was inaugurated by Sri Tamo Riba, EAC, Wakro. On his inaugural speech, he lauded the efforts of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti in the field of primary health care in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh and assured all possible help for such venture in future also. This is to be mentioned that Dr. Dixit had visited Arunachal Pradesh earlier and he conducted such camps in Khonsa and Longding with Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti in 2019 and 2020.    

 

Free Medical Camp - VK Arunjyoti

 The Swasthya Seva Manch of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Arunachal Pradesh organized free medical camps in Changlang and East Kameng districts from 5th to 9th April 2022.  Camps were organized at New Longkey, Saimu, Balijan, Khachang and Phanyak villages of Changlang and Bana, Pabua, Pakoti and Seppa Township of East Kameng. 916 patients were examined during the camps and free medicines were given to the needy patients. 13 dental procedures were done. Following Doctors from Nagpur rendered their voluntary services during the camps-

1. Dr. Mrudula Bapat, MD(Anesthesia), DGO
2. Dr. Maya Ballal, MD, Medicine
3. Dr. Nutan Deo, DGO
4. Dr. Ravindra Deshpande, General Practitioner
5. Dr. Himagauri Deshpande, General Practitioner
6. Dr. Harshalata Surawankar, General Practitioner
7. Dr. Shailaja Deshpande, BDS, Dental Surgeon

One Medical Social Worker, Smt. Ashwini Girhe also accompanied the team. She and Dr. Mrudula Bapat were engaged in our Swasthya Rakshak training camp where 11 youths from Changlang, Tirap, Longding and Namsai participated. They taught the youths about basic health and hygiene, first-aid, anemia, infectious diseases, village health survey etc.

The participation of the youths as volunteers especially in Seppa area is very encouraging. The villagers of the above mentioned villages are very happy to get services of specialist and highly experienced Doctors at their doorsteps.

Samskar Varga Shibir - Arunachal Pradesh

 Three days residential camp was organised by K.G.B.V, Barap run by V.K.A.J from 1st April to 3rd April 2022.The camp was attended by Hakreso Kri, EAC Khonsa and D.K Thungdok C.O cumEAC incharge Lazu block. About 44  participants attended the camp.The main objective of the camp was to install patriotism among the participants and to start  Smaskar Varga in the villages.

Resource person  were invited from many villages.During this three days, various activities were arranged for participants.The participants were distributed among group and group activities were held.On the first day 1st session was taken by Ad Nokchop Khoiyang on the topic ' Great Personalities'.He is the Sampark Pramukh of Tirap Vibhag and 2 nd session was on the topic 'Personality Development' taken by Ad Telem Kitnya who has s the Nagar Pramukh of Tirap Vibhag.And after the 2nd session was iver , participants did manthan on the topic 'Great Personalities'.

On second day, 1st session was in the topic ' Our culture, Our pride' taken by Ad Sephua Wangsu.He is a member of Tirap indigenous people society and 2nd session was taken by Wanglet Wangsu on the topic 'Rashtra Bhakti' and manthan was in the topic 'Smarkar Varga Kaise?' On the 3rd of the camp , 1srt session was on the topic 'Smaskar Varga kyun aur kaise?' After the session participants did manthan on the topic 'Alpakalin'. During the Samapan Samaroh, there was a feesdback session where participants have shared their experience about the camp. Participants also took sangkalp to start Smaskar Varga in their villages for atleast once or twice in a week.The organising team of K.G.B.V, Barap were able to carry out this camp successfully because of the high commitment and dedication.

Mission Shakti - Arunachal Pradesh

 Mission Shakti- anemia detection and eradication program initiated by Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan , Laipuli, Tinsukia, Assam was launched on 1st January 2021. This program is funded by India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), USA. Our objective was to conduct outreach camps in some remote villages of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to detect acute anemia among women and adolescent girls and help them to come out from this health issue. We selected 7 villages of Assam and 14 villages of Arunachal Pradesh. All the villages of Assam are in Tinsukia district and the villages of Arunachal Pradesh are in Namsai and Changlang districts. The mobile medical unit of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Arunachal Pradesh took the responsibility to implement this program in Arunachal Pradesh. 

The first phase was over in April 2021. We screened 1738 women and out of them 903 were found as severely anemic. Digital haemoglobinometer were used to accurately measure the hemoglobin levels. After confirmation they were provided with Iron supplements for two months. Counseling sessions were conducted and our team suggested them to consume and produce iron rich local foods available in their area. Local self help groups, ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers and various community based organizations were contacted and were involved in Mission Shakti program. Community involvement and participation made the whole program very effective and penetrative.  

The first round of follow up started from June 2021. It was very encouraging to see that 60% women were found with a raised hemoglobin level. We could locate 90% first phase beneficiaries in our follow up camps which is very encouraging. 

During the exercise, we found that in some communities like Missing community in Arunachal Pradesh and Adivasi community in Assam, anemia cases are more. In some villages, we even found 80%-90% women are anemic. After talking to people, observing their food habits and other social behaviors it was found that there are multiple reasons behind this. We are trying to address those issues also in a phased manner. Dept. of Women and Child Welfare is also helping us in this program especially in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh. 

Second round of follow up will start in October 2021 and our target is to reduce anemia by 75%-80% in the villages we selected by December 2021. 

Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalaya News Letter - 2020-2021

 The year 2020 has seen some unprecedented events. The entire human race was attacked by an unknown and exampled enemy. The enemy disguised by the name Corona was so fierce that it caused havoc and despoliation wherever it went. However, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. With their backs to the wall the entire Homo sapiens race fought back. The VKV family in this hour of great crisis has shown exemplary courage and determination and with the blessings of Thakur Sri Ramakrishna, Maa Sarada Devi and Swamiji we are slowly but surely returning back to normalcy. But we should not let our guards down any time. These difficult times have taught us to explore new horizons which otherwise would not have been traversed under ordinary circumstances. Numerous activities were conducted during the year using different unique techniques. Some of the glimpses are below link.

VKVAPT NewsLetter 2020-21 :

With Regards & Prayers,
Aparna didi

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VKVAPT News Letter 2020-21
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Arunachal Pradesh Trust presenting News Letter for the yearly activity (2020-21) For more details please visit https://www.vkvapt.org

Mission Shakti - Arunachal Pradesh - Assam

 Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan, Laipuli, Tinsukia, Assam and Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Arunachal Pradesh in association with India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), USA started an anaemia detection and eradication program, MISSION SHAKTI for women in 16 villages in Tinsukia district of Assam and Changlang , Tirap and Namsai districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The program was launched on 1st January 2021. Our team conducted 16 camps and examined 1381 women. 716 women (12 yrs to 45 yrs) were screened for Anaemia and 206 women were found as acutely anaemic by March 2021. Almost 30% women were found as acute anaemic. Counselling of anaemic women were done and they were informed about their iron deficiency and were advised to consume iron rich locally available food like dark green leafy vegetables , banana flower etc.  All anaemic women were provided with Iron Folic Acid supplements. Initially, we provided them supplements for three months. After three months, second round of Haemoglobin estimation will be done to see the impact. We have already done the second round of screening in one village and it was found that the haemoglobin level has been substantially increased in all the four anaemic women of that village.
It is a research work as we are working in various ethnic groups of Tinsukia district and Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. The communities included are tea tribes, Tangsa, Ahom, Missing, Sonowal Kachari, Motok and Hindi speaking migrants. As per the present data available with us, it is found that in Missing community, anaemia is more prevalent as we found nearly 60% women are anaemic. So, we are planning to include a few more Missing villages in the second phase. Along with conducting medical camps, we are studying the food habits of various ethnic groups, their life styles, their way of growing nutritious vegetables etc. to find a holistic solution to eradicate anaemia.      

Gita Jayanti - Tezu - Pariwal Millan

 On the eve of Gita Jayanty, Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti Tezu Nagar Arunachal has organized day long Pariwal Millan program at VKV Tezu today on 3rd Jan.' 2021. Whilein, more than 100 VK Pariwal members were attended the pragram. Jt. General Secretary Vivekanda Kendra Kanyakumari Mananeeya Rekha Daveji has graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Free Cataract Surgery (PHACO) Camp by Vivekananda Kendra

A free cataract surgery (PHACO) surgery was conducted at Tinsukia civil Hospital, Tinsukia, Assam on 17th and 18th February 2020 by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. This camp was conducted in association with District Blindness Control Society, Tinsukia. 52 poor and needy patients were successfully operated by Dr. Jitendra Talavia and Dr. Abhijit Deshpande from Nagpur. They bought PHACO machines and ophthalmic microscope from Nagpur to render this valuable service to the poor and needy cataract patients.

The camp was inaugurated on 17th February by Dr. Mridul Kumar Gogoi, Medical Superintendent of Tinsukia Civil Hospital. The guest doctors were felicitated by the Nagar Samity members of Vivekananda Kendra, Tinsukia nagar. All the senior Doctors of Tinsukia Civil Hospital were present during the inaugural program. Sri Amulya Borgohain, District Project Manager of District Blindness Control Society briefly explained the objective of the camp. Dr. Mridul Kr.Gogoi appreciated the initiative of Vivekananda Kendra in the field of eye care in Tinsukia district, especially in Sadiya area. The vote of thanks was given by Sri Sashi Bhusan Goyal, Nagar Sanchalak of Vivekananda Kendra, Tinsukia. This is to be mentioned that all the medicines and surgical disposables required for the camp were donated by Sri Sashi Bhushan Goyal and Sri Pawan Jain.

To detect cataract patients, Vivekananda Kendra conducted 8 screening camps at various locations i.e. IOC Gate, Sripuria, Siding Bazar, Makum Road, Pakhorijan village, Laipuli village, Digboi and Balugada. Two ophthalmic assistant screened more than 500 patients and identified 60 patients. During these camps 110 pairs of spectacles were distributed.

One small step can changed one's life

In August 2018, the Mobile Medical Team of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti visited Wakka for Medical Camps. Our Nagar Sanyojak, Sri Saikhang Sir informed us about an eight years old boy, Kr Danggang Gangsa of Wakka village. Wakka is in Longding Dist of Arunachal Pradesh, about 90 Kms hill track from Dibrugarh which takes around 5-6 hrs with own vehicle and more than 12 hrs by Govt bus.
Kr Danggang Gangsa was born in 2010 with anorectal malformation. It was a medical emergency and colostomy surgery was immediately done in Dibrugarh. The Doctors advised the parents to visit them after 6 months, so that they can operate him for the anal opening. But, due to financial crisis, they didn’t come for the second operation and kept the children
at home. We went to see the children. The condition was pathetic. As he had the anal opening at his abdomen, he stayed in isolation and he didn’t have any friends to play with. Even his siblings avoided him.  He didn’t go to school. The parents requested us if we can do something for this child.
As he needed multiple and complicated surgeries, we decided to find out the best paediatric surgeon of Upper Assam.  We got to know about Dr. Hemonto Dutta, Professor and HOD of Paediatric Surgery, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh. We contacted him and briefed about the child and about their financial condition. He immediately agreed to see the child and the child was examined in October 2018. DR. Dutta Sir fixed the date for the first surgery. Sir assured that the free will be free of cost. But the parents were so poor that they even didn’t have money for travelling and staying at Dibrugarh for few days. So, the people of Wakka area started crowd funding and collected some funds for them. The child was successfully operated and the anal opening was created. It was a very critical and long surgery. But he recovered fast and was discharged after ten days. They were advised to come after six to ten month for the next surgery. Our team was always in contact with them to see the progress of the child.
In July 2019, they came to Dibrugarh again for the next surgery. He was operated to close the colostomy. This occasion, the present MLA of Wakka also helped them financially. It was a minor surgery and the child was discharged after five days. Now Kr Danggang Gangsa is in his own village, happy and healthy. Parents are planning to admit him to the local school very soon.
We the Mobile Medical Team of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti are very grateful to Dr. Hemonto Dutta Sir for all the help he offered. The way the people of Wakka area came out to help the family of the little child is praiseworthy. If the society  ecomes sensitive and concerned like this, nobody will suffer.

Acharya Prashikshan Shibir 2019

Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari
Acharya Prashikshan Shibir – 2019 (02.04.2019 – 27.04.2019)
Report
Acharya Prashikshan Shibir, an annual program organised by Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari every year to update the learning and teaching skills of the teachers of VKVs. Further inculcate the value systems and make them aware about the Bharatiya Sanskriti and Kendra activities.
The  Acharya Prashikshan Shibir of 2019 was attended by 5 KGBV teachers, 61 teachers of Arunachal Pradesh , 56 teachers of Assam, 4 teachers of Andaman and 2 teachers from Kallubalu representing 28 VKVs under VKVAPT, 17 VKVs under VKSPV and 4 and 2 teachers of Andaman and Karnataka respectively. All of them reported on 2nd April 2019 at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. There were 76 Sisters and 52 Brothers in total.   
Enclosures
1. List of Participants – Assam /Arunachal Pradesh/ Andaman / Karnataka

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International Day Of Yoga 2019 celebrated at Arunachal Pradesh

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Arunachal Pradesh Prant organized fifth International Day Of Yoga on 21st June 2019 at 63 places of Arunachal Pradesh, in which 19,735 people participated. The programs have been arranged in four Vibhag of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Arunachal Pradesh Prant.

In Subansiri Vibhag 4 places International Day Of Yoga has been organized in which 335 participants, in Tirap Vibhag 7 Places - International Day Of Yoga has been organized in which 900 participants, in Lohit Vibhag 10 Places - International Day Of Yoga has been organized in which 950 participants and Siang Vibhag 4 Places - International Day Of Yoga has been organized in which 850 participants.

Vivekananda Kendra is running 38 educational institute in Arunachal Pradesh, in which 16,700 students and teachers participated. You are welcome to visit the website https://www.vkvapt.org to know more about the educational activities in Arunachal Pradesh.

Yoga camp organised at Pessing

A weeklong yoga camp organised at the gangging here in West Siang by the district branch of the Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti concluded on 12 June. During the camp, which was conducted by a team led by VKV Yoga teacher Yebom Digbak, the participants were taught breathing methods, asanas, and pranayama, among other exercises.

Earlier, addressing the inaugural function, the Principal of the Government Higher Secondary School here described yoga as “the most effective science and methodology to manifest the divinity in man and to channelize it for national reconstruction.” He exhorted the participants to make the best of the training which was provided free of cost. The Gangging’s general secretary Taho Taching and president Tagum Tapak also during this 7days Yoga Camp.

Courtesy : Arunachal Times

Free Cataract Surgery Camp at Tinsukia

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari in association with District Blindness Control Society, Tinsukia organized one Free Cataract Surgery Camp at Chapakhowa Hospital, Sadiya on 27th and 28th February 2019. A total 31 poor and elderly patients were successfully operated during the camp. Dr.G.S.Gogoi, Dr. Alaka Devi, Dr.Vikash Sharma and OT team of Tinsukia Civil Hospital rendered their valuable services during the camp.
Three screening camps were organized at various places of Sadiya area and our medical team screened 41 patients for surgeries. In these camps, we measured the blood pressure and blood sugar of all screened patients.
This is to be mentioned that in 2018-2019, we organized 5 cataract surgery camps in Sadiya area and successfully operated 183 patients.

Free Video Endoscopy and Eye Screening Camp

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Arunachal Pradesh in association with District Health Society, Tirap district organized one free video endoscopy and free eye screening camp at District Hospitla, Khonsa from 28th to 31st January 2019. Dr. Vinayak Kulkarni, a senior Gastroenterologist from USA and Dr. Udayan Dixit, a very reputed ophthalmologist from Pune, Maharastra rendered their valuable services during the camp.

The camp was inaugurated by Sri Jitendra Meena, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Tirap district on 28th   January 2019. All the HOD’s were present in the meeting.

Patients from all circles of Tirap and Longding districts took the opportunity to get the specialized health services at their doorsteps. In four days 118 Endoscopy procedures were done for patients. Dr.Udayan Dixit examined 202 eye patients. It was a very successful camp. As being a very remote district of Arunachal Pradesh; medical facilities are very limited in Tirap district. Seeing the need of specialized eye care and treatment, Dr.Udayan Dixit is interested to visit Tirap again with more machines and man-power.

PROJECT POSHAN: A nutritional initiative by Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti and India Development and Relief Fund

“They alone live who live for others. Rest are more dead than alive”- Swami Vivekananda

How true is the saying! Only those who have treaded the same path will understand the true meaning of these words. Since its inception, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari has literally lived this saying. All its projects are designed and oriented towards the upliftment of the underprivileged with the active participation of the community. It is the community which understands the problems they face better than any outsider, so the community must come together to actively participate in the mitigation of the same.

When we started our mobile medical activities, we had the opportunity to serve several remote corners of Arunachal Pradesh and observe at first hand the various factors affecting the health of the general masses. Malnutrition among children is one of them. The major causes which aggravate this problem are less crop production because of high altitude, less or non availability of food supplies due to poor surface connectivity, lack of education, no nearby health care provider and most importantly lack of awareness among the parents.

For a long time we have been thinking of addressing the problem of malnutrition which is a major cause of infant and child mortality and  poor health and productivity in later life. But two major requirements to start the programme were assured and continuous flow of funds and finding the right person within the community who can execute it with dedication. To start with we selected four villages of Lazu and Wakka Circles of Tirap and Longding districts. For this purpose we started meeting the people of Pongkong, Longliang, Wakka and Khanu villages and discussed how effectively the programme can be conducted with their active participation. They started selecting the children who needed supplementary food and the volunteers who will monitor and work for this purpose. India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), USA was generous enough to provide fund for the financial year 2018-19 and assured all possible help for its continuation.

Our medical team then visited all these villages and examined the enrolled children. Finally, the programme was started in August 2018. The selected children are regularly provided one staple food along with some protein supplement. All the children assemble in the community hall and our workers provide them the food for the day. After partaking of the food the children play some organized games and they are also taught a few rhymes and numbers by our trained workers. They also take care of the health and hygiene of the children and in case of occurrence of any disease the medical team is immediately informed for necessary action.

On 16/11/2018, our medical team visited Pongkong village and found all the enrolled children i.e. 46 in number were present and the workers were taking care of the children as per the instruction. A marked improvement was seen in the children. Basic health parameters were checked and found to be satisfactory. It was also heartening to see that the children were cleaner and tidier and showed discipline. It was encouraging to see that the entire village is very positive towards the programme and they have also come up to contribute for the programmme from their meager means. To cite an example, a village youth provides the fire woods to cook the food. The educated youths help the workers to keep proper records.
We hope to continue and expand this programme to more such needy areas and solicit participation from everyone. 

Free Assessment Camp for Cochlear Implant

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari in association with Snehalaya, a local NGO of Tinsukia organized a free assessment camp for children (0-5 years) of severe hearing loss for Cochlear Implants on 10th and 11th November 2018 at Marwari Arogya Bhawan and Hospital, Dibrugarh. Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva, Director and head of ENT, Max Hospitals, Delhi and NCR and Ankit Nautial, senior Audiologist, Max Hospital, Panchsheel Park, Delhi assessed 20 children of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh , Sivasagar and Charaideo districts during the camp. They identified 14 children, who need Cochlear Implants.

On 10th November evening, one CME was arranged and Doctors from Dibrugarh were invited to attend the CME. The objective was to create awareness for Cochlear Implant. Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva gave a power point presentation on Cochlear Implant and had some lively interaction with the Doctors of Dibrugarh. 15 Doctors participated in the programme. 
 
This is to be mentioned that last year six children from Tinsukia district were operated free of cost for Cochlear Implants at Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi successfully. During the camp, Dr.Sachdeva and Sri Nautial examined all these six children. They talked to the parents of these children and gave them valuable guidance. It is a metter of great satisfaction that two of them are enrolled in regular schools.

Free Medical Camps at Lekang Circle

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti organized two Free Medical Camps at Lekang circle of Namasai district, Arunachal Pradesh on 3rd and 4th September 2018. On 3rd Sept. the camp was organized at Rongalibeel, a remote flood affected area of Lekang circle. It covered three villages and those are Rongalibeel, Dirak Miri and Rajabeel. A total 137 patients were examined and free medicines were provided to them. On 4th Sept. the venue was Manpangliang village and it covered another nearby village i.e. Hatimorabeel. 139 patients were examined during the camp and medicines were distributed accordingly. All Lekang Area Youth Association (ALAYA), Mahadevpur collaborated with Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti for these two camps. ALAYA volunteers worked very hard to make these camps successful.  

The mobile medical team of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti also conducted health awareness program in these two locations involving the students. It was decided that ALAYA and Arun Jyoti will organize one Mega Multispecialty Medical camp at Lekang circle in winter.