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Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Oyan has achieved a notable national-level milestone with the selection of Kr. Rubu Daniel (Class VIII) in the Grand Finale of _Big Bang 2026 – The Great Rotary Innovation Challenge, where he was placed among the Top 20 Best Innovative Projects in India.
Big Bang 2026 is a prestigious national-level innovation competition supported by the Rotary Club of Coimbatore West, iExplore Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, Government of India. Out of 700+ project submissions from 24 states, only 162 projects were shortlisted for the Grand Finale, and from these, the Top 20 teams were formally recognized for excellence in innovation, impact, and presentation.
The Grand Finale was held on 24–25 January 2026 at the National Model School, Peelamedu, Coimbatore (TN), where students showcased their projects before eminent jurors, scientists, and industry experts.
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Oyan is the only school from the North Eastern region of India to find a place among the Top 20 innovations in the Grand Finale.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Oyan has achieved a significant national-level recognition by securing selection in the *Grand Finale of Big Bang 2026 – The Great Rotary Innovation Challenge**, supported by the Rotary Club of Coimbatore West, iExplore Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)* and *NITI Aayog, Government of India*.

Out of *700+ project submissions from 24 states across India, only 162 projects* were shortlisted for the Grand Finale. Among these, the project “Aerobic Composter”from *VKV Oyan* has been selected, placing the school among the *top innovative teams of the country*. 

The project is presented by *Kr. Rubu Daniel (Class VIII)* of VKV Oyan. Notably, *VKV Oyan is the only school from the North Eastern region of India* to be selected for showcasing its innovation at this prestigious national platform. The *Grand Finale will be held from 24–25 January 2026* at the *National Model School, Peelamedu, Coimbatore*, where selected teams from across the country will exhibit their innovations before eminent experts and juries.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Oyan observed Indigenous Faith Day and Gita Jayanti on 1st December 2025 with great enthusiasm. All students came in traditional dress, and the morning assembly began with the Indigenous Faith Day pledge in the Adi dialect. After the assembly, a rally was conducted through Oyan village up to Oyan Market, where students carried placards and raised slogans to create awareness about indigenous faith. A cultural programme was followed in the school campus, which included an explanation of the importance of the day by Su. Taruk Nanung Didi, traditional Adi dances by students, presentation of Adi proverbs with English meanings, and a Donyi Polo Bhajan by Smt. Yanung Jamoh Didi from Sille Ganging. The celebration continued with Gita Jayanti observance, during which Sri V. P. Mishra Sir explained the significance of the Bhagavad Gita. Class VIII students presented Gita chanting, followed by collective chanting by all present. Later, Smt. Jamoh Didi and Sri Rohan Pegu Ji shared their thoughts on the importance of celebrating both Indigenous Faith Day and Gita Jayanti. After the formal programme, an Amrit Pariwar Milan was organized, strengthening harmony among staff, family members, parents, and well-wishers. The celebration concluded with a community lunch enjoyed by everyone. The programme ended at 1:30 PM with active participation from teaching and non-teaching staff, their families, parents, well-wishers, and Amrit Pariwar members.

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Exhibition was organised at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Oyan on 07/11/2025. The event aimed to highlight the school’s efforts in strengthening foundational learning through creative and activity-based teaching methods.
The programme began at 10:00 a.m. with the lighting of “Diya” with “Manglacharan followed by the welcome of the Chief Guest, Sri Odhuk Tabing Sir, DDSE, East Siang, by the Principal, Sri Ashok Singh.  Chief Guest, creating an inspiring atmosphere for the event. The Principal felicitated the Chief Guest as a token of appreciation for his valuable time and encouragement.
After the formal welcome, Principal Sri Ashok Singh delivered his welcome address, emphasising the significance of the FLN Mission in building strong educational foundations among young learners.
More than 150 students participated in the exhibition, presenting more than 150 variety of models, charts, and learning materials related to literacy and numeracy. The Chief Guest, accompanied by the Principal, visited all the exhibits and interacted enthusiastically with the students. He appreciated their creativity, clarity of presentation, and confidence.
In his motivational address, Sri Odhuk Tabing Sir (DDSE, East Siang) encouraged the students to become good human beings, respect their teachers, parents, and elders, and always maintain discipline. He also spoke strongly against bullying and ragging, urging the students to support one another and build a friendly school environment. He appreciated the school for its excellence in education, discipline, and patriotism, and congratulated the staff for their dedicated efforts in nurturing young minds.
After the programme, DDSE Sir visited all the classrooms and specially interacted with the class-X students and motivated them with his motivational speech..
The event was concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Sri S. Baskaran Sir, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, teachers, students, and staff for making the programme a grand success, followed by the Shanti Mantra.