The Bhumi Puja for VKV Balijana in Assam

The Bhumi Puja for Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Goalpara (Balijana) in Assam Prant, was performed with immense devotion and enthusiasm on February 20, 2026. The rituals commenced at 11 AM at the school site in Goalpara West, Assam. Attended by parents, Anandalaya Acharyas, and the local community.

The ceremony commenced with the sacred chanting of mantras and Pushpa Arpan to Mother Earth, led by Shri Yogesh Kumar, Headmaster In-charge, along with the presiding Pandit ji. The auspicious proceedings included Lord Ganesh Puja and Vishvakarma Puja, marking a spiritual beginning to the construction project.

The event commenced with a warm welcome address by Shri Tarak Nath Dey, Headmaster In-charge of VKV Bongaigaon, who greeted the gathering and shared insights into the school’s core vision. Following the opening remarks, the Chief Guest, Assistant Commissioner Smt. Sikhamoni Bora, was formally felicitated with a traditional Assamese Gamocha and a token of appreciation as a mark of respect. During the guest speeches, Smt. Sikhamoni Bora emphasized the critical role that quality education plays in the process of nation-building, a sentiment further echoed in an inspiring address by Shri Raman Sharma Ji.

Su. Meera Didi, Joint Secretary of VKSPV, Guwahati, provided a deeper look into the organizational vision, elaborating on the Vivekananda Kendra’s dedicated mission of "Man-Making and Nation-Building."

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Anoop Sonar, Headmaster of VKV Kajalgaon. Following the Shanti Path and the distribution of Prasad.

VKSSS Foundation Day - Tinsukia

 Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan, Laipuli, Tinsukia observed 4th Foundation day on 5th June 2022. On this occasion a free eye screening camp was organized for two days i.e. on 4th and 5th June. Dr. Udayan Dixit, a very senior eye specialist from Pune, Maharastra rendered his voluntary service during the camp. 98 eye patients from nearby villages were benefitted and 10 pairs of spectacles were distributed free of cost to the needy. As 5th June is World Environment Day also, plantation was done at the Hospital premises in collaboration with local unit of All Assam Bengali Parishad.
In evening, one webinar was organized and Dr. Anant B.Pandhare, Medical Director of Dr.Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad delivered an insightful speech on  
“ Swsathya Seva Se Rastra Seva.” Sri Pravin Davolkar Ji, all India Treasurer of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari briefed the audiences about the vision and mission of Vivekananda Kendra.
This is to be mentioned that Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan is a charitable OPD with a Dental unit and a Pathological Laboratory to provide quality health care to the poor and needy at a very affordable cost. Till date 16685 OPD patients were treated and 3294 blood tests were done.

National Youth Day at VKSSS - Tinsukia

 Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan, Tinsukia organized one youth Conference on the auspicious occasion of 159th Janma Diwas of Swami Vivekananda. 23 persons participated in the program maintaining all Covid 19 related protocols. The program started with a patriotic song. Su. Sutapa Roy, Karyalaya Pramukh of VK Arun Jyoti explained the significance of the day. Sri Chandra Sekhar Joshi, a former and veteran Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra shared his experience of Kendra activities especially in the field of education. Dr.Debashis Dey Adhikary, through a power point presentation, highlighted the Swasthya Seva Activities of Vivekananda Kendra in north east. He appealed the youths to contribute to the society with whatever capacity they have. Sri Kamalakant Baliarsingh gave an insightful speech on Swamiji’s dream of a modern and resurgent India.  The program concluded with Santi Mantra.  

Mahila Shakti Sanmelan - VKSSS - Tinsukia

 Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Sewa Sadan(VKSSS), Laipuli, Tinsukia organized one Mahila Shakti Sanmelan on 31st October 2021. A total 40 women from the nearby villages attended the day long program. They were Panchayat Members, ASHA and Anganwadi Workers, housewives and some beneficiaries of our Swasthya Sewa Sadan. Smt. Wihong Khimhun, Child Development Project Officer, Namsai , Arunachal Pradesh was the chief guest and Smt. Priyanka Handique Neog, the local Zilla Parishad Member was guest of honor. Both the guests very elaborately explained the role of women in the society, their duties and responsibilities. A few beneficiaries shared their experiences in our Sadan and how our Sadan team served the society during the critical Covid 19 period with dedication.
They appreciated the Mission Shakti sewa work done through our Sadan in the neighboring villages. The Mission Shakti (Anemia Detection and Eradication) program initiated by VKSSS benefited many anemic women of the nearby villages. This is to be mentioned that 903 anemic women were identified by our team and were given Iron supplements free of cost. Our success rate is 61% till date. The ASHA workers were appealed to bring the poor anemic women to our VKSSS to avail the benefit of this project.   
The program ended with community lunch.    

Preparation of International Day of Yoga 2021 - Tinsukia

 Vivekananda Kendra Tinsukia started preparation for International Day of Yoga by conducting online yoga sessions.

World Environment Day - Bokhaghat

 Bokhaghat - Assam Prant has celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2021. The intention is to develop awareness about nature and its effect on our life. Children at Anandalaya have planted some trees to understand the value of the trees.

World Environment Day - VKV - Assam

 Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalaya -  Assam has celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2021. The intention is to develop awareness about nature and its effect on our life. Children at VKV have planted some trees and learned the value of the trees.

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.      

Maths Quiz competition - VKV Dhemaji

 Team VKV Dhemaji has bagged second prize in the Maths Quiz competetion organized by Assam Academy of Mathematics, Dhemaji Chapter at Dhemaji college (22/12/2920).

Mathematics Day Celebration at VKV Bokuloni

 Mathematics Day Celebration at VKV Bokuloni
Full Day  - activities in Mathematics for classes VII and Ix.  The same to continue tomorrow for classes VI, VIII and X
 
22 Dec, Birth Day of Sri Ramananujan, National Mathematics day

Mathematics Day Celebrated in VKV Golaghat

 Mathematics Day Celebrated in VKV Golaghat.
Competitions like Mathematics puzzle race, Mathematical concept Charts  and Mathematics quiz were organised.

22 Dec, Birth Day of Sri Ramananujan, National Mathematics day

Samskar Varga by VKPV Jengraimukh

 Samskar Varga camp conducted by VKPV Jengraimukh in Phulani High school. Total participants 54.

Basic Health Camps in Flood affected villages of Tinsukia

 

In the month of June and July 2020, devastating floods created havoc in most of the parts of Assam. People who are living near Brahmaputra River had to take shelter in the relief camps.  Because of the Covid 19 situation this year, they had to suffer more as the entire machinery is busy in Covid 19 activities.               

    One of the major concerns after flood is health issues and various water borne diseases start spreading. We are aware about this fact and had a plan to help some flood affected people of Tinsukia district, Assam. We identified three locations which were badly affected. Those are Laika and Dhadhia Island inside Dibru Saikhowa Forest, Erasuti of Giujan and Amarpur of Sadiya. All these places are very remote and timely interventions were necessary to control outbreak of diseases. These areas are inhabited by indigenous Mising community.

                                                                                                     

We contacted Dr. Mahesh Ji Sangvhi of Gokul Braj Foundation, Mumbai and briefed him about the situation and requested him to donate medicines from their organization at this hour of distress. He agreed to do so as he did it in numerous previous occasions and within a week we received the medicines. Now we contacted the volunteers of Takam Mising Porin Kebang(All Mising Students Union) and chalked out the plan to distribute basic medicines to the flood affected people through Health Volunteers as medical camps are not allowed this year because of Covid 19 pandemic. Sri Beni Doley, Sri Minturaj Morang and Sri Binod Dao took the responsibility and we involved the ASHA workers, ANM, Anganwadi Workers and village youths to reach to all sick persons of the mentioned villages. This is to be mentioned that Sri Binod Dao is the president of TMPK, Sadiya and a karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra. Sri Beni Doley is the president of TMPK, Tinsukia and Sri Munturaj Morang is the secretary of TMPK, Tinsukia.

On 4th August, a basic health camp was organized at Laika and Dhadhia islands and the numbers of beneficiaries were 409. Again on 5th and 6th August such camps were organized at Amarpur and 3 no.Santipur of Sadiya and a total 798 patients were benefitted. In Amarpur, the Women wing of Mising community took the responsibility and made the camp very successful. Along with medicine distribution, awareness program were organized in all villages and volunteers explained about cleanliness, safe drinking water etc.   

The whole program was done very smoothly and successfully with the activeparticipation of local service minded youths and maintaining all Covid 19 guidelines and protocols. The Deputy Commissioner of Tinsukia, Sri Bhaskar Pegu appreciated the initiative taken by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari for the flood affected people of Tinsukia district. 

International Day of Yoga celebrated at Guwahati

International yoga day celebrated at Basistha karyasthan, Kamrup Vibhag (Guwahati, Assam prant. Total participants 28

Organic farming in Lockdown period

VKIC and VK Skill Development coordinated efforts on the theme Development through Culture, Our agriculture efforts began in the year 2017 in Assam. Darrang district a group of youth is working in 38 villages covering beneficiary of 1200 families. During this lockdown. Karyakartas from Guwahati organized organic agricultural produce facilitated for Guwahati wellwishers. Kamrup Vibhag (Guwahati) 4 nagars organized distribution and youth received the apt price.


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VKV Bokuloni - Online School started for Class X

VKV (NEPCO) Bokuloni has started online school for class X students.

20min gap in-between every session, to rest student & their mobile

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.

VKIC 24th Ceremony of Foundation Day 2020

The Vivekanand Kendra Institute of culture celebrated today its glorious 24th Foundation day on 31st Jan 2020 at WM Auditorium of VKIC premise Uzan Bazar Guwahati. The celebration started with Manglacharan.

The programme was attended by dignitaries, invitees, eminent personalities and Vivekanand Kendra’s Karyakakarta of Assam The Report of Activities was presented by VKIC depicting its vision and the work done by the Institute during the year 2019. Dr. P.C. Bhattacharya, Director (RAC) of VKIC delivered the welcome address. Speaking on the significance of the Foundation day and VKIC, launched in 1996 a Vivekanand Kendra Kanyakumari, initiative for research and documentation of the communities of India’s North East with the motive Sanskriti Aikyam Pushanaati which means Culture Nurtures Unity he said that the VKIC directly involves the more than 236 tribes and sub tribes through research, documentation, symposium etc. of community concerned to understand the richness of the traditional system and think on conflict avoidance and not conflict resolutions. Dr. Bhattacharya also mentioned that VKIC has been nominated as one of the 10 institutional member in the sub commission social sciences in the reconstituted Indian commission for the cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU).

Sri Dangmei Lungpuijei Kabui an indigenous faith promoter from Manipur was honored with its prestigious VKIC Sanmaan for 2020 at the function for his contribution and devotion to preserve and foster the age old tradition, culture and Dharma of the Nation for providing education to down trodden youth of the far flung villages without looking for any assistance from Govt. and also to bring out peace and tranquility, re establishing the unity amongst the communities of North East India.

The VKIC Sanmaan was presented by the Chief Guest of the function Dr. T.G. Sitharam Director of Indian Institute of Technology, (IITG) Guwahati. The award comprises a Seleng chadara, citation, a memento, a plaque and a set of VKIC publications along with a cash component of Rs 25000/-(Twenty Five Thousand only).



In his acceptance speech, Sri D. L. Kabui expressed his gratitude to the VKIC and spoke about his work to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Kabui Tribes and its Kabui Sanskriti. He underlined the virtues of its ancient faith and mentioned about 34 different tribes (Jana jati) in the state of Manipur, Assam and Nagaland. He told that the Kabui tribe has its own beautiful ethnic culture and Kabui dance is known to the world but at present Kabui tradition and culture losing its significance. He further said that let any be the reason I stand for the tradition and culture.

He thanked the VKIC for conferring on him the award and said it is a proud moment and the honor was not just for me but for the entire Kabui tribes of Manipur. He also said he has worked for the upliftment of Kabui tribe in every aspect at his personal level and will continue to do so in the future also. He has been working as an editor, since 1980. He translated the holy Granth “Bhavat Geeta” into “Kabui Dialect”.

Chief Guest of the programme Dr. T.G. Sitharam reflected on the work of IIT Guwahati as how it is playing an important role in society by imbibing value education to the student not only by giving technical or science education but involving regular yoga sessions. He also mentioned that how he is connected with VKIC as earlier he was associated with Dr. H.R. Nagendra, the worker of Vivekanad Kendra in S-VYASA University, Bangalore.

The Chief Guest and the other dignitaries released the New Books and 4 reprinted versions of the books respectively from VKIC Publication. The VKIC New publication of the books are Diversified Unity Focus North East India, Bhartiya Bhakti Andolonot Asomor Abadaan , Incorporating the Indian Civilization Narative in the Strategic Domain by S. Gurumurthy and also the current Issue of Journal Quest published by VKIC.

Next most awaited attraction of the function was a scintillating cultural performance by the artists of Galo Toupe from Arunachal Pradesh. The group has performed a ritual of the Galo Community .It was a traditional folk dance of Galoo Tribe one of descended of Tani Clan. Dr. P.C. Bhattacharya (RAC) of VKIC facilitated the members of Galo Troupe.

The shining stars of VKV who have shown their Excellency by securing highest rank in Arts/Science and Commerce stream were also be felicitated by the chair person Sri Deepak k. Borthakur and Director (RAC) of VKIC.  Certificates have been distributed to the participants by the Chair person and the Director of VKIC, who have completed the six months course of “My India, Eternal India”. The formal vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Rahul Mazumdar after which, the Foundation Day 2020 celebration was concluded with Shanimantra chanted.

समर्थ भारत पर्व एवं विवेकानन्द जयंती का असम में कार्यक्रम

"समर्थ भारत पर्व" के उपलक्ष्य में असम के आनंदालय प्रकल्प के अंतर्गत विभिन्न चाय बागानों में "भजन संध्या एवं स्वामी विवेकानन्द जयन्ती" कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया। जैसा कि हमे ज्ञात है कि शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य एवं संस्कृति के क्षेत्र में 2004 से असम में सेवारत विवेकानन्द केन्द्र का 'आनंदालय' प्रकल्प चाय बागानों एवं ग्रामीण बस्तियों में निवास कर रहें विभिन्न जनजातियों के सर्वागींण विकास के लिए संचालित किया जाता है। आनंदालय में बच्चें कहानी, खेल-कूद, गीत, पाठ-दान के बाद शाम को पुनः अपने अभिभावकों के साथ भजन संध्या के लिए एक साथ इस विशिष्ट पर्व की अवधि में उपस्थित हुयें। 25 दिसंबर 2019  से 12जनवरी 2020 तक ग्राम समिति सदस्य, बच्चों के अलग-अलग दिन करते हुए महिला सदस्यों के विशेष योगदान से भजन संध्या के माध्यम से अमृत सुरभि का भी कार्यक्रम किया गया। ॐ कार की छवि, दान में प्राप्त अन्न एवं दीपक के सम्मुख व्यवस्थित रूप से उपस्थित होकर गुरु, गणेश, शिव, देवी, राम, कृष्ण, मिश्र & जनजातीय गीत बच्चों, आचार्यो और अभिभावकों के द्वारा गाया गया तथा अंत में स्वामीजी द्वारा किया गया अद्भुत ध्यान & भारतवर्ष की सामर्थ्यता व गौरवशाली गाथा का वर्णन कोई एक जन द्वारा किया गया। 12 जनवरी को विवेकानन्द जयन्ती के दिन प्रायः सभी  आनंदालयों में "भारत माता पूजन" कार्यक्रम किया गया। जिसमें अखण्ड भारतवर्ष की भौगोलिक मानचित्र बनाते हुए दीपक रखकर पूजा अर्चना करते हुए राष्ट्र रक्षा का संकल्प लिया गया। वीर महापुरुष की जीवनी प्रसंग एवं भारतमाता की आरती के उपरांत जयघोष लगाया गया। कार्यक्रम की ऐसी ही कार्यसूची (रुपरेखा) प्रायः सभी जगह समान रही। निम्नलिखित स्थानों पर कार्यक्रम आयोजित किएँ गयें-
1) खनिकर,मौमारी,बकपरा, बोकुल (डिब्रूगढ़)
2) दुलियाबाम, (खोवांग)
3) हिंगरिजान चाय बागान, पोथालिबाम, गोजाली, सावरा लाइन (मोरान)
4) गोजापारा, (गोआलपारा)
5) रंगाजान, (गोलाघाट)
6) मोरियानी, (जोरहाट)

Free Surgery Camp at Dibrugarh and Tinsukia

From 9th to 12th December 2019, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari organized two specialized medical camps at Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, Assam. A Free General Surgery Camp was organized at Marwari Arogya Bhawan and Hospital, Dibrugarh and a Free Video Endoscopy Camp was organized at Vivekananda Kendra Medical Center, Laipuli, Tinsukia.

Doctors from Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai rendered their voluntary services during the free general surgery camp. A total 9 surgeries were successfully done for patients of Tirap, Changlang and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Screening camps were conducted at three locations and 22 patients were screened for surgeries.

The free video endoscopy camp was conducted by Dr. Vinayak Kulkarni, a renowned Gastroenterologist from USA. A total 19 endoscopies were done. Mitra Medical Services LLP. , New Delhi provided man-power and machines for the camp.
Both the camps were inaugurated on 8th December at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Laipuli, Tinsukia. Distinguished Guests and Doctors participated in the inaugural function. All the guests Doctors were felicitated with Assamese Phulam Gamosa. Sri Sashi Bhushan Goel, Tinsukia Nagar Sanchalak of Vivekananda Kendra welcomed the guests. Sri Pravin Dabholkar Ji, Joint General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari delivered a lecture on the 50th anniversary of Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Dr. Gangadhar Maddiwar, a volunteer surgeon and pioneer of free surgery camps in remote areas through, Remote Area Medical Corp. (RAM), USA beautifully narrated his journey from a medical doctor to a medical social worker. Dr. U.C. Das, a veteran surgeon of upper Assam also addressed the gathering.

This is to be mentioned that the free surgery camp, organized by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam completed 12 years and till date 1007 poor and needy patients were successfully operated.