[ Karda Natam ]
ITANAGAR, 11 Sep: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKVs) across the state celebrated the Universal Brotherhood Day, commemorating Swami Vivekananda's historic address at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago, on Friday.
Addressing the students at the VKV Balijan on the occasion, State Information Commissioner Khope Thaley urged them to follow the ideals of Vivekananda and contribute towards nation-building.
He also spoke on Vivekananda's vision of "man-making and nation-building," and the contribution of Vivekananda Kendras in the field of education and social development in Arunachal Pradesh.
He also released the school's annual magazine Arohiin the presence of Pema Norbu Thongchi, special secretary to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Taba Tatup, a senior functionary of the Vivekananda Kendra network in Arunachal, highlighted the organisation's service activities across the country, with special emphasis on its contributions to Arunachal.
He recalled the establishment of the first Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya in Sher, and the organisation's continuing efforts in the field of education in the state.
Students presented colourful cultural programmes and dramas, reflecting the teachings, values and ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
The day was also celebrated with enthusiasm at the VKVs in Chimpu, Nirjuli, Banderdewa and Vivek Vihar in the Itanagar Capital Region, and other VKV institutions in the state.
