156th this Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (National Youth Day) was celebrated in Vivekanand Kendra Vidyalaya Itanagar with great zest and zeal. Various colourful programmes were unleashed on the occasion by the students like traditional dance, classical dance, drama etc. Dr. Saket Kushwaha Vice Chancellor of RGU graced the occasion as chief guest along with the presence of Shri. Unnikrishnan PM Education Officer VKVAPT. 450 gatherings including parents, well –wishers and SSPG members witnessed the programme. Dr.Kakade Rajendra Chhagan Principal of the school addressed a warm welcome to one and all. Km. Lobsang Dolma spoke about the significance of the day. Shri. Unnikrishnan PM in his short speech stressed on the anecdotal expression on Swamiji’s life and teaching. Moreover, the Chief Guest Dr. Saket Kushwaha Vice Chancellor of RGU in his speech praised the system of VKV. He mainly emphasized on ‘The Role of youths’. He stated that education means not only to get the job and high salaries it means to become a good and responsible person of a society. He told a countries development is highly depends upon its youth. He also requested to all the respective parents to monitor their wards now and then and to keep touch with the teachers. Towards the end of the programme prizes of ‘Essay Writing’ as well as ‘Drawing Competition’ conducted among the neighboring school was given away by the hands of Chief Guest. Shri. Pankaj Kumar proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was concluded successfully with Shanti Mantra. The overall programme was coordinated by Shri. Patil Pankaj Balasaheb.