
VKV Amliang celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October with a series of activities aimed at promoting cleanliness, awareness, and the well-being of children. The celebrations began in the morning with a cleanliness drive organized in and around the hostel and school campus. Students and staff actively participated in the drive, reaffirming the values of cleanliness and civic responsibility associated with Mahatma Gandhi.
As per the schedule of the DDSE and the District Administration, VKV Amliang was also one of the venues selected for an awareness programme on Child Rights. During his visit to Anjaw District, Sri Ngurang Achung, Hon'ble Member, Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), interacted with the students at 10:30 a.m. in the Prayer Hall.
Addressing the students, Sri Ngurang Achung highlighted various issues concerning the safety, rights, and well-being of children in schools and hostels. He also sensitized the students about the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, as well as matters relating to anti-bullying and anti-ragging.
Sri Julity Mihu, ADC, Hayuliang, also addressed the gathering and advised the students to remain completely away from all forms of drugs and substance abuse. He particularly cautioned them against the cultivation and use of opium and emphasized the importance of making healthy and responsible choices.
As part of the Gandhi Jayanti programme, the guests also paid rich tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by offering flowers at his portrait, recalling his ideals of truth, non-violence, cleanliness, and service to society.
The programme combined the spirit of Gandhi Jayanti with an important message on child rights, safety, and responsible citizenship, making the occasion meaningful and educational for the students of VKV Amliang.