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Vol.: 2 No. : 7 NEWS LETTER October 2019 National Executive Meeting of Vidya Bharati Held In Udaipur A three day National Executive Meeting of Vidya Bharati was held in Udaipur on 13th, 14th and 15 th September, 2019. In this meeting held at the Vidya Niketan Vidyalaya in Hiran Magri in the historical city, more than 200 delegates from across the country participated.

Deliberations A cultural programme was also on the activities undertaken in the last organized in the evening. This included six months were made. Several a local tribal dance and a spectacular presentations were made on different show of ‘yoga’ by one of our former projects. Ten books, related to the students, who has received education field, were also launched on recognitions at various levels. the occasion. Stall set up by the Sanskriti Shiksha Sansthan, The concluding session of the Kurushetra, displayed hundreds of 15th September, was addressed by books and attracted most participants. Hosabale ji. Sri Kashipati, the Organizing Secretary talked of how The ‘Donation Page’ of the alumni various activities of the organization is portal of Vidya Bharati was launched influencing the education scenario. In by RSS Sah Sarkaryavah Sri Dattatreya his presidential address Sri Ramkrishna Hosabale during the meet.

1 Rao talked of bringing the required change of ‘schooling with skilling’ and pledged to increase the number of model schools including the Sanskar Kendras and Ekal Vidyalayas.

2 A Coffee Table Book For Vidya Bharati

To cover the journey of Vidya Impact – The impact of education in Bharati, from its inception in 1952 Vidya Bharati will be highlighted in this till now, a “coffee table book” is being section. This will talk of bringing a made, which is targeted to be generation out of poverty cycle; published by July 2020. introducing schooling for the first time This book will highlight and in a family, village or community. record Vidya Bharati’s key milestones Excellence – Vidya Bharati has had and achievements. It will recognize a number of achievements in the field the people behind this journey. of sports, academics, arts, public The idea to publish such a book service etc. This section will document was mooted with the basic aim this. of documenting and sharing the Empowering the girl child – This journey, to showcase the reach and section will tell about how Vidya its impact and increase the awareness Bharati has extended education about Vidya Bharati. The book will opportunities to the girl child, enabling motivate and infuse pride among the quality and parity and enhancing people who are already associated empowerment. and will also attract new associations. Stalwarts & Pillars – Recognising Some of the sections, that have those who have made Vidya Bharati been thought of, as of now, in the book what it is: they may be donors, staff, are: teachers volunteers. Journey – Tracing the journey of Alumni – Lakhs of students have Vidya Bharati from its humble passed out of Vidya Bharati schools. beginnings to its current status of This section will highlight exceptional running 23,000 + (13,000+ formal students who have made a name schools, Sanskar Kendras and Ekal for themselves. This would encourage Vidyalayas) alumni all over the world to join the Values and model – Explaining the platform. Vidya Bharati model by which the The book will be authored by schools are self sufficient and also Supriya Newar from Kolkata. Tapanji explaining the larger values on which is the Vidya Bharati incharge and the schools are based. Ravindra Chamariaji, NEC member of Outreach – This section will map the Vidya Bharati is the patron of this outreach of Vidya Bharati across the book. length and breadth of the country, covering each region and state.

3 Workshop For Magazine Editors In A two day workshop for the editors of various magazines published by Vidya Bharati around the country was orgainsed by the promotion wing of Vidya Bharati in Delhi on 21st and 22nd September. 24 participants associated with 21 publications from different

The learned speakers taking different sessions included Sri Jagdish Upasane, former editor of Today, Sri Praful Ketkar, editor of Organiser, Sri Hitesh Shanker, editor of areas participated. Most of the Panchjanya, Sri Asutosh Bhatnagar, publications are monthly, but there are Director of Kashmir Adhyan some which are bi-monthly and quarterly Kendra and Dr Shuchi Yadav, professor too. at the Galgotia University. Introducing the subject Sri Avnish All the sessions were interactive Bhatnagar, national Secretary, talked of which saw serious participation leading the importance of this workshop as the to a lively question-answer with the society has high expectation from Vidya speaker in all sessions. Bharati and our magazines have to not All the participants had brought only give news of activities but guide with them their publications which were for India-centric education. Our appropriately kept for display. This gave magazines have to take forward the an opportunity to all to learn from one vision of Vidya Bharati. another. A total of eight sessions were held Sri Kashipati, Organising General in the two days. These included Secretary and Sri Sriram, General sessions on responsibility; editorial skill; Secretary of Vidya Bharati also cover designing; content selection and participated. The Vidya Bharti ‘Samvad its presentation; technical issues related Toli’ led by Sri Sudhakar Reddy including to publishing; legal issues related to Sri Avnish Bhatnagar, Sri Ravi Kumar and RNI, PCI, Postal concessions etc. Sri Vijay Maroo were present throughout. 4 Vidya Bharati Alumni In Social Service We are starting a new section in the newsletter wherein we will be giving you information of the excellent work being done, for the community, by former students of Vidya Bharati. In our schools these values of serving are inculcated in each of our student from the very beginning. We are so proud that a number of them do practice this. For more of such information visit https://www.vidyabharatialumni.org/blog

Alumni Shivendra Kumar Pandey, Working For Women Empowerment in Villages

The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Indian Constitution as it not only grants equality to women, but also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour of women. In spite of admirable work done by both governmental Kumar Pandey an alumni and non governmental sectors, the of Saraswati Sr. Sec Vidya Mandir, disparity in numbers between male and Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, grew up in an female workforce still remains large. In environment consisting of positive role 2012, only 27 percent of adult Indian models. Shivendra says that his women had a job, or were actively childhood inclination towards helping looking for one, compared to 79 others who are less fortunate than him, percent of men. Economic contribution was further strengthened by his school. of Indian women is less than half of the His teachers was responsible for global average. This trend is more reinforcing his core values and ‘sewa prominent in rural India due to several bhawna’ further. social, cultural and educational factors. Shivendra’s father was the secretary Raised in a family which is passionate of ‘ Vivekanand Yuva Mahila Avam Bal a b o ut so cial se rvice , Shivendra Seva Sansthan’ which was later 5 renamed as ‘Swami Vivekanand on cosmetic and carpet manufacturing, Sansthan’. This organization was as well as educating them on how to established 31 years ago. Shivendra market their manufactured goods joined this organisation 6 years ago and without Government support. presently is the CEO. Like his father he as an avid advocate of women Along with skill development among empowerment and development. His village women, Shivendra is working on aim is to empower women and train launching a Personal Hygiene Program them to be economically self sufficient. under which he plans to set up a Sanitary Napkin factory in Varanasi His organisation works with which will supply napkins, free of cost underprivileged women & children of to government schools in 25 villages. villages in Uttar Pradesh. Recently they have tied up with Ministry of Petroleum Shivendara’s personal motto is and Natural Gas and jointly working in 4 “barriers in society cannot set us back districts of Uttar Pradesh. The from bringing a change”. His passion organisation is engaged towards and hard work is responsible for establishment of Self Help Groups of bringing positive changes in the lives more than 20 thousand women. of many women, as well as their family Organisation members train the women members.

Alumnus Priyesh Kumar Pandey, Healing others through Ancient Art of Meditation and Yoga

Meditation is an ancient practice that helps to control one’s own mind. It can train human consciousness to eliminate negative thoughts, resulting in a calm, strong mind. This ancient practice along along with its numerous benefits has method to maintain positive mental found its mention in ancient religious health. texts all around the world. In India, meditation, yoga and spirituality is mixed Priyesh Kumar Pandey an into the very fabric of our culture. alumnus of Rajkamal Saraswati Present day fast paced and Vidya Mandir, , and an stressful lifestyle has resulted in revival IAS aspirant always had an inclination of yoga and meditation practices as a towards spiritualism, yoga and 6 Shri Ram Chandra Mission and Sahaj meditation. The pursuit of his interest Marg Spirituality Foundation aims at finally led him towards Sri Ram Chandra changing lives by teaching yogic Mission, of which he is an active meditation techniques free of cost. member. Like Priyesh all the members in this Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) organisation work as volunteers who is a non-profit organisation which are dedicated towards spreading provides spiritual training to interested happiness among others. seekers from around the world. It was founded in 1945 by Shri Ram Chandra Vidya Bharati recognises the positive of Shahajanpur. With a presence in over impact of meditation, yoga and 100 countries worldwide, the spiritualism on human development, organisation has its world headquarters thus all its schools has seamlessly in Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad integrated the practice in school’s in Telangna, India. It is involved in curriculum. This has led to many alumni teaching the ancient practice of raja like Priyesh, eager to spread the yoga in a simplified way appropriate for positive effect of the same among modern everyday life, resulting in mental fellow human beings. balance, joy and spiritual growth.

VB Alumni Honored With International Award Parvati Jangid, Jodhpur Rajasthan ( Internship at Ministry of Women & Child Developmnt Govt of India ) Alumni of Balika Adarsh Vidya mandir, ShastriNagar, Jodhpur, Rajasthan was awarded the International Military Medal and Order Of Leadership TheGirlHeroAwards - The Knight of International Illumination by Republic of Moldova (Europe). The award was conferred with blessings by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Youth Power and Sports, Government of India on reaching India. 7 "News For You"

Vidya Bharati School in India - Bangladesh border strives to grow in spite of challenges faced

School - Anandamayee schools, particularly at secondary levels, Ghoshal Memorial Tripuraswari impedes the growth of people living there. Vidya Mandir, Unakoti, Tripura Though Indian Government has taken several steps to develop these areas, a lot is still left to be desired. Vidya Bharati has been able to successfully run schools in several remote areas, where previously there were no educational institutions at all, In India, 17 states are located but faces tough challenges in their road on international borders, which towards advancement. One of such includes Arunachal Pradesh, , schools is Anandamayee Ghoshal Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Memorial Tripuraswari Vidya Mandir in Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, , Tripura. West Bengal, Sikkim Jammu & Anandamayee Ghoshal Memorial Kashmir, , Himachal Pradesh, Tripuraswari Vidya Mandir was , Rajasthan and Gujarat. established in the year 2012 and located The human habitats falling within 0 to only 200 meters away from Indo 10 KM from international borders are Bangladesh Border. It runs in a donated considered as border area building, given by a well wishing settlements. professor. At present this school runs Social sectors, especially from classes 1 to 5 consisting of 84 those of education and health, are students. Due to lack of space the school found to be seriously deficient in is unable to expand, in spite of local infrastructure and systems of service support. During heavy rains the ground delivery in most of these border floor gets flooded with water and the settlements. Lack of access to school is forced to stay close during the

8 period. With the assistance from local plan was prepared and shared with community, few amenities like water Tripura State Government since Nov filters and blackboards has been 2017 but no positive response has installed, but a lot more is required. been received yet.

The principal of the school, Shri In spite of all these challenges, Dinendrakumar Pal intends to build a the students of this school constantly new three story building so that more deliver excellent results each year students can be admitted. He also during examinations and participate in plans to increase the highest class to co curricular activities with much 12th standard. With this aim a building enthusiasm.

Student gets opportunity to witness Chandayaan landing with PM

Vinayak, a student of Vidya Bharati school, Talwara, in Punjab participated in the Space Quiz organized by ISRO. He came first in this event from the state and was invited by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to see Chandrayaan-2 landing in Bangaluru with Prime Minister . On his return he was given a warm welcome by the teachers, students of the schools, besides his parents and family.

9 Proud Moment For Vidya Bharati A 'Special Cover' on the Vidya Bharati Sanskriti Shiksha Sansthan, Kurushetra was issued by the Indian Posts on 19th September 2019, in recognition of the extraordinary work being done by the Sansthan.

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