SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOUTH MOVEMENTVIDYA KIRAN

“SWAMI VIVEKANANDA JAYANTHI & YUVA PAYANA” A program for Vidya Kiran Students

“150th birthday of Swami Vivekananda” and “Yuva Payana” was observed on 12th January 2012 at Doctor’s Community Hall in Mysore.

To create a mass awareness on immortal thoughts and dialogues of Swami Vivekananda to the public through Jatha from Samastha office to District Health Office by proclaiming the slogan of Swamiji. Jatha was inaugurated by Dr. (Flt.Lt.) M.A. Balasubramanya, CEO, SVYM. More than 350 students, parents, including staff had involved in Jatha

Stage programme was organized in Doctors community hallYuva Payana means “Journey of Youth Students”. In this programme we awarded our passed out students a sign of encouragement to their future and instance for present students. Senior students expressed their feelings, experiences and journey in Vidya Kiran. On the occasion our well-wisher was also felicitated.

The stage programme was completely led by students from anchoring to vote of thanks. The programme anchoring was done by Madhu Shekar and Lekha(II PUC students) and Pushpa (II PUC student)welcomed all the guest to and audience to the programme. Swami Sathyeshanandaji, Rama Krishna Vidyashala, Rama Krishna Ashram, Mysore, inaugurated the programme. The programme was presided by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Founder of SVYM and the guests Mr. H. Krishnaiah, Deputy Director of Pre University,Mr. Pratap Kumar Simha, Proprietor of hotel Indra Bhavan and Mr. Naresh Bala, Director of Prema Vidya.

An introductory speech was given by Pavithra (II PUC). Swami Sathyeshanandaji expressed Swami Vivekananda’s life style and thoughts in his speech. He quoted some interesting stories of Swami Vivekananda on the occasion.

On the occasion of Swamiji’s 150th birthday “Varshacharane” a yearlong awareness on thoughts of Swami Vivekananda was inaugurated and launched by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam.At the same time senior students association “VIVEKA YOUNG MINDS’ was inaugurated. The notion of the association is to involve in community activities and wants to guide their juniors. Local donors and volunteers were felicitated on the occasion. Mr. Pratap Kumar Simha, Proprietor of Hotel Indra Bhavan, he has provided mid-day meal to the needy students of Vidya Kiran. Another volunteer is Mr. Dorei Krishnana retired scientist (specializes in Physics) he is taking English classWe awarded “Pratibha Puraskar” and cash prize of Rs.1000/- (to each students) was given to 07 students who scored distinction (85%) in II PUC exams (02 special prizes) and our biology lecturer Mrs. Nandini B.T. rewarded to four students for their best academic performances in Biology.

Chief guest Mr. H. Krishnaiah,Deputy Director of Pre University, Mysore appreciated to all students for their academic performances in his speech.

Shibu Andia presently doing BSc in Yuvaraja College, he has scored 87% in II PUC and he has been also selected for INSPIRE scholarship,

which is being given by Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology (DST) yearly Rs.80,000/- for 05 years (only for basic science). He shared, ‘Vidya Kiran has supported lots to me.... here I got lots inputs and knowledge in my life.... the center provided everything in our students life’.

Sudheendra D.V. presently doing BE in SJCE college, he scored 90% in II PUC and he is been selected for FFE (Foundationfor Excellence) scholarship Rs. 25000/- per year until his completion of course. He shared, ‘I’m very proud to tell as a Vidya Kiran student... after 10th I was selected here....... here we learnt in different aspects through seminar, library, computer facilities....... in the center we celebrated special events, it helped to us to develop ourselves.... last year we celebrated this programme, after that I took as a challenge, next year I will be rewarded on this stage... ’ finally he told to his juniors don’t waste your time and focus on your goal.

Other 03 student’s expressed emotionally how Vidya Kiran helped them in many aspects such as personality development, counseling, coaching classes and exposure visit. Their parent revealed their sensational views about Vidya Kiran in an emotional way. Chief guest Mr. Naresh Bala appreciated to all Vidya Kiran staff and students. In his speech he told ‘Handle every problem courageously and focused mind’ Finally, Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, founder of SVYM addressed the students and their responsibilities. He also said students need to involve in community awareness and activities through their association.Vote of thanks was done by Rashmita(II PUC). The cultural performance was given by students. All guests, well-wishers, teachers, lecturers, parents, students and staff of SVYM enjoyed the programme and had their lunch in the end of the programme. Lunch was contributed by our lecturers.

Felicitated programme

Cultural Activities from students