North East Calling Webinar 2020

 Since last 5 years, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari has been organized special program on North-East India. In addition to this year is auspicious occassion of 50th years of Vivekananda Rock Memorial. This year, program was organized online on 12 september 2020.

Hon. Niveditadidi Bhide, Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra narrated the story behind construction of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, foundation of Vivekananda Kendra and their importance in present days with special documentary on Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra.

Hon. Ajitji Doval, National Security Adviser for India discussed specialty of North East Region, its importance for India, problems there, actions needed and contribution of Vivekananda Kendra.

Hon. Gurumurthiji, well-known journalist, economist and currently President of Vivekananda International Foundation enlightened the audience regarding concept of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" embedded in Indian Philosophy for thousands of years, current thinking and way forward.

Hon. NIveditadidi Bhide conveyed the vote of thanks to the pannel and audience. Program was concluded with the Shanti Mantra.

Full video of the webinar is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA0-CxCyO6A

AITSE Award for VKV Roing student

Ahhie Mega (11), a sixth grader at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya School in Roing, is the winner of the All India Talent Search Examination (AITSE) conducted by National Teachers Council at Bangalore.

She will receive her prize in Bangalore in an award giving ceremony to be held in September next. The award includes a cash prize and a laptop.

Ahhie is one of the top winners from the entire Northeast in her sixth grade, along with five other winners.

The test is conducted at pre-primary level to senior level. The Talent Search Examination consists of Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Ability Test.

“Her hard work and motivation given by the teachers paid”, said Anil Kumar, Principal VKV. “Children generally don’t take these tests seriously, but she took it seriously.”

Ahhies's dad, Dr Oken Megha himself is recipient of National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholarship, J C Bose Award and winner of National Science Exhibition in his school days.

Courtesy : Arunachal Times

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Original Link : http://www.vkendra.org/aitse-award-for-vkv-roing-student-2011