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Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Koloriang, celebrated National Youth Day on 12 January 2026 with great enthusiasm to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The occasion also marked the conclusion of the Samartha Bharat Parva (Glorious India), observed from 25 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 with active participation from teachers and students.

Subsequent morning assemblies featured Vande Mataram and student speeches highlighting India’s achievements in fields such as literature, sports, Ayurveda, information technology, and space science. Students actively participated in various competitions including quiz, essay writing, drawing, and Swamiji’s quotation writing.

Outreach programmes were successfully conducted with the support of alumni and the cooperation of staff from Government Higher Secondary School, Koloriang and KGBV Koloriang.

The concluding programme held on 12th January was attended by 162 parents, teachers, and patrons. The event was graced by Smt. Bengia Mekap, District Agriculture Officer, as Chief Guest, and Smt. Nido Ronnie, Circle Officer, Koloriang, as Guest of Honour.

Universal Brotherhood Day, a major event celebrated all over Vivekananda Kendra and its manifold branches, was observed gracefully at VKV Koloriang. The day saw a significant gathering of parents, students, teachers and well-wishers. As per VKV tradition, the activities of the day were planned and executed with ease by the teaching, non-teaching staff and student-volunteers. 
Chief Guest of the event: Sri. David Koyu, Circle Officer cum District Magistrate, Kurung Kumey
The programme of the day are as follows:
    Chief Guest and Principal were received with a beautiful display by band members and enthusiastic students. Traditional dresses, welcome aarti made this cordial welcome eventful.
    In the presence of students, parents and teachers, Chief Guest and Principal lighted the lamp. The programme commenced with 3 OMkara followed by Saha Na Bhavatu.
    Sri. Harinath Upadhyay, Principal, welcomed the crowd present. He intimated the appreciation of all being present for the auspicious occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day.
    Next, Principal Upadhyay felicitated Chief Guest Sri. Koyu with a couple of items, namely a Swamiji memorabilia and a traditional piece of cloth.
    Cultural programmed started via a commendable group song by students of Class VII & VIII. 
    Sri. Anish Tiwari sir narrated few excerpts from Swami Vivekananda’s life. He enlightened parents and students alike, on the significance of Universal Brotherhood Day, Swamiji’s ideals and the works being done by Vivekananda Kendra all over the country.
    As the day commemorates Swami Vivekananda’s global recognition following the memorable speech at Chicago on the World Parliament of Religions, the speech itself was re-enacted by Kr. Bengia Tamin, student of Class. VIII.
    The cultural backbone of the events were students themselves, who worked in pairs, groups and individually to entertain, enact and represent their learning on various skills. Highlighting every programme, these are as follows:
I.    Collaborative classical dance performance by students of Class V & VI (girls).
II.    Drama on Swami Vivekananda’s life by students of Class VII & VIII (boys).
III.    Traditional dances by Class I-V (girls)
IV.    Tradition dance by Class VII & VIII (boys).
    Swami Vivekanda’s quotations have the strength to inspire all. Therefore, selected students shared Swamiji’s thoughts on every interval.
    Universal Brotherhood Day also highlights the inauguration of VKV house magazine, Arohi. On this glorious occasion, Principal Upadhyay and Chief Guest Sri. Koyu ushered in the latest Arohi magazine on the theme “I am India.” 
    As the cultural programmes conclude, Chief Guest Sri. Koyu addressed the gathering. He stressed on the role of parents, proper way of living and importance of academics in student life.
    Su. Duyu Yabo played the role of anchor for the events. Hence, she also gave vote of thanks and concluded the event with Shanti Mantra
    Attendance : Total = 440   (parents = 174,Sankuls = 12,
 Students = 243, Staffs = 11)

• The programme started with 3 OMkara, followed by Sahana Bhavantu.
• Sri. Anish Tiwari, sir, oriented about the importance of the day concisely.
• Su. Purnima Ray didi took up the role of anchoring the programme.
•  A group of students from Class VII & VIII led a Guru bhajan translated in Nyishi language.
• The bhajan competition started shortly after. 2 groups from all classes participated in the Bhajan competition. The students were split into 3 categories according to their classes.
• Sri. Rakesh Thakare sir also led a Guru bhajan, where all the students enthusiastically joined in.
• Next, prize distribution ceremony was held, where students were felicitated as per their performance in Bhajan competition and Poetry writing competition.
• The event conclude with Shanti Mantra, followed by Prasad distribution.

VKV, Koloriang, observed the 11th International Day of Yoga with the theme ‘One Earth One Health’. Students from classes I to VIII took part in the program. This year, students, teaching, non-teaching staff, and  Parents observed the day with us. It was a one-hour program, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Principal Shri Harinath Upadhayay Sir addressed the gathering and Su. Duyu Yabo didi and Su. Purnima Ray didi instructed and led the yoga session. We started the yoga with mantra (as per command yoga protocol), loosening exercises, some asanas, Pranayama, sankalp, and ended the session with shanti Mantra. 
We have also conducted IDY program in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Koloriang, Govt. Secondary school, Nikja, Upper Primary School Koloriang, Koloriang Public School, and Lower Primary School Koloriang. Five teams of teachers and Students conducted this outreach program for IDY.

Attendees 
•     Teaching , Non-teaching staff & family members.
•    Chief guest Sri Bengia Ramga, CRC, Upper Primary School, Rinchi, Koloriang
•    Students of Class III- VIII
•    Parents of students (Class VI-VIII)
•    Sankul members 

Chronological list of events:
    The programme started with the lighting of the lamp, by the chief guest and Principal
    A welcome address to all the students, faculty, and parents – given by the Principal
    Principal felicitated the Chief guest as per tradition
    patriotic song by Class VI Students
    Assistant Teacher, Anish Tiwari enlightened the audience on the significance of the day
    Students of Class VII performed a classical dance
    Sonit Chhetri, Assistant Teacher, showcased PPT on India’s strengths in various segments
    A drama on Swamiji’s life was performed  by Class VII students
    Traditional Dance performed by the students.
    Prize distribution to the achievers by the Principal and Chief guest
    Chief Guest addressed the gathering of students and parents – emphasizing the importance of discipline, education, and the role of teachers& parents.
    Assistant Teacher, Borgoram Mili gave the vote of thanks which marked the conclusion.
    Special Mentions:
•    Students welcome the attendees ceremoniously.
•    Selected students shared Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts .

Total number of places programs conducted: 4

Location – 

1. Nikja Secondary School, Koloriang 
   (53 attendees, including teachers)
2. Govt. Primary School, New Bazar, Koloriang
   (24 attendees, including teachers)
3. Govt.U. Primary School, Old Bazar, Koloriang
   (47 attendees, including teachers)
4. Yumlam Ground, near SSB Line, Koloriang
   (220 attendees, including parents)

 Events are as follows:

• The program started as per VKV tradition, with 3 Omkara and Sahana Bhavatu .
•    Importance of the Samarth Bharat Parva Event – speech by Rakesh Thakare , Jitendra Chauhan , Purnima Ray.
•    Speech on notable Indian personalities – by Nikja Heeram (Class VIII), Bengia Daro (Class VI), Bengia Sai (Class VI), Nangram Mala (Class VIII), Bengia Tamin (Class VII) – Teacher co-ordinators Dipak Karjee, Sonit Chhetri.
•    Quiz competition, on GK, current affairs, and VKV – hosted by Bengia Sami (Class VI), Nangram Mercy (Class VII), Tadar Rimi (Class VIII)

•    Indigenous games – guided by Yumlam Dodo (Class VI), Sangkung Peter (Class VIII), Bengia Shabu (Class VII)

•    PPT presentation on India’s achievements in various fields – by Nikja Heeram& Bengia Tamin.

•    Felicitation of Chief Guest (Mr. C.W. Manppong, Circle Officer, Koloriang) on National Youth Day Program by Principal, VKV Koloriang.

•    Exhibition of celebrated Indian monuments and Indian Armed Forces – demonstration and explanation by students (Nangram Ania, Dongda Josap, Tadar Tago, Yumlam Dodo) and moderated by teacher-co-ordinators (Rakesh Thakare sir, Anish Tiwari sir, Rajkumar Dolai sir)

•    Traditional dance performances by junior and senior classes girls – mentored by teachers (Duyu Yabo, Purnima Ray)

•     Drama on Swami Vivekananda’s life (in Hindi & English) – by Bengia Tamin, Adarsh Giri, Nangram Meka, Bengia Kania, Chera Aka (Class V, VI, VII, VIII) – guiding teachers Jitendra Chauhan & Deepraj Sarkar.

•    Speech by Chief Guest, Mr. C.W. Manpoong on culture, education, and positive lifestyle. 
•    Principal’s address to the students and parents – on the relevance of Swamiji’s ideals

VKV Koloriang observed  International Day of Yoga successfully. Students of Classes III-VIII took part in the programme. Where 210 students , 10 teachers  and Two Non Teaching Staff took part. We had Su. Binge Boje didi,Yoga  Instructor, AYUSH mantralaya, Kurung Kumey with us. She and Sri Ajoy Vishnu  Datta Sir instructed and lead the Yoga session. Students from KGVB Koloriang also joined with us. Principal Sri Harinath upadhyaya Sir addressed to  the  students. Sri. Jitendra Chouhan Sir beautifully explained the value and the meaning of the logo of Yoga to the students.

By following common YOGA protocol  of AYUSH  mantralaya, Govt. of India we conducted the programme.  Where there was YOGA With mantra( Sangha Chadwam…), Loosening exercise, sankalp and shanti mantra. There was interest and enthusiasm among the students towards YOGA.

District administration,Kurung Kumey also observed the day in Our School. It was one hour programme from 0700 to 0800 Hrs. ADC ,Kurung Kumey Sri. Ocean Gao addressed the programme. CO, Koloriang Sri. Yumlam Pulu and Other officials ,HODs and some swayamsevak from RSS and AVP  were witness the programme. Su. Binge Boje, Instructor of YOGA, Ministry of AYUSH,Kurung Kumey led the programme.  30 Students from Class VIII along with teaching and non teaching staffs took part on our behalf.  Sri. Ajay Datta sir spoke about Importance of the day. Students of Class VII and VIII also demonstrate some YOGA posture and pyramid at last .

The program was a successful one.Total 144 students took part in the programme.It was 3 hours programme.