VKV NEEPCO Yazali celebrated Universal Brotherhood Day on 11 September 2026 to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago Address at the World’s Parliament of Religions. Students from KG to Class XII, parents, staff, School Supporting Group members, and well-wishers attended the programme.

The celebration was graced by Sri Tabong Pasar, Inspector and Officer-in-Charge, as Chief Guest and Sri Sunit Sharma as Guest of Honour. Principal Sri Prasanta Puzari, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of self-realisation in promoting peace, harmony, and universal brotherhood.

Sri Badri Narayan, teacher of the Vidyalaya, spoke on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and the universal values propagated by Swami Vivekananda. Sri Tabong Pasar highlighted Swami Vivekananda’s inspiring qualities and his message to humanity, while Sri Sunit Sharma stressed the relevance of his teachings and the need to practise both tolerance and acceptance.

The celebration featured a vibrant cultural programme, including a presentation of the Chicago Address, patriotic songs, traditional dance, a skit on Swami Vivekananda’s life and teachings, and action songs by the KG students. Kr. Likha Tania of Class VI presented a replica of the historic Chicago Address.

The programme also included the felicitation of high achievers in the Arunachal Pradesh State Board Examinations for the sessions 2024–25 and 2025–26 in Classes V and VIII, sponsored by the School Supporting Group.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya NEEPCO, Yazali, celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. The National Flag was hoisted by Sri Prasanta Puzari, Principal of the Vidyalaya. In his address, he paid tribute to the freedom fighters and urged students to value their freedom, discover their abilities, and lead meaningful lives through discipline and constant effort. He reminded them that freedom gives us the right to dream without limits.

The celebration featured patriotic songs by students of Classes V and VI. As part of the celebrations, an intra-school Swami Vivekananda Thought Interpretation Competition was held on 14 August 2026 for Classes VI to IX.

A House-wise Wall Magazine Competition was also organised on themes including Our Arunachal, Our Pride, Cultural Heritage of India, Patriotism in Indian Freedom Fighters, and Science and Technology. The competition was judged by officials from NEEPCO and R&B.

The programme concluded with a stirring rendition of “Vande Mataram” by the students.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, NEEPCO, Yazali celebrated International Yoga Day 2026–27 with enthusiasm on 21 June 2026. The programme began at 6:30 a.m. in the School Assembly Hall with the Yoga Prayer. Km. Tao Rime (Class X) spoke on the importance of yoga for physical, mental, and intellectual well-being. An audio lecture by Ma. Nivedita Didi was also played.

Participants performed warm-up exercises, yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation under expert guidance. A total of 103 participants, including 36 girls, 45 boys, and 22 staff members, attended the programme. The event concluded with a reflection session promoting health, harmony, and holistic development.

Outreach Programmes

1. Government Higher Secondary School, Yazali
A yoga awareness programme was conducted with 42 participants. Shri Taba Nepa, Principal, welcomed the gathering, while Shri Prasanta Puzhari, Principal of VKV NEEPCO, Yazali, spoke on the significance of the day. The session was led by Sri Ankita Saha with demonstrations by VKV students.

2. NEEPCO (NTPC), 43 KM, Yazali
A yoga session was conducted for 36 participants under the guidance of Shri Jaikishan Jaiswal.

Both outreach programmes witnessed enthusiastic participation and helped spread awareness about the benefits of yoga, encouraging physical fitness, mental well-being, and a healthy lifestyle.

National Youth Day was celebrated on 12th January 2026, commemorating the 163rd birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The school organised outreach programmes in four different locations. The outreach programmes and the National Youth Day celebration were organised on the same day. The details of the outreach programme and National Youth Day Celebration are summarised below: 

Celebrating National Mathematics Day on 22nd December 2025 at VKV NEEPCO, Yazali, in honour of Srinivasa Ramanujan—India’s legendary mathematician and an inspiration beyond numbers

Objectives of the Programme:

 To honour the contribution of Srinivasa Ramanujan to Mathematics.
 To remove the fear of Mathematics and promote joyful learning.
 To encourage logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and innovation.
 To involve students actively through creative and hands-on activities.

Events and Activities Conducted on National Mathematics Day:

Speech was given by Sri Mrinmoy Mallick, Mathematics teacher of VKV, NEEPCO, Yazali, followed by Kr. Likha Ruhi, student of class XII, and Km. Nabam Meth, student of class XI on the topics Nabam Meth, student of class XI on the topics bibliography of Ramanujan and applications of Mathematics in different fields.
1. Table Recitation Competition

There were three groups. Primary group (III-V): In this group, 26 students participated. Junior group (VI-VIII): In this group, 25 students participated. Senior group (IX-X): In this group, 15 students participated. Students of each group participated actively in this competition.
2. Bingo Game

This game was for the primary classes. Our primary teachers, Sri Asim Chanda & Sri Koustav Banerjee, have conducted this game. Primary children enjoyed this very much.
3. Chart/Poster Making Competition

Preparation of innovative charts on different topics of Mathematics by the students of classes VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X. Students showed their creative ideas in this competition through IKS.
4. Math Relay Race

Six groups are participating in this competition. Students from Classes VII to X participated actively. Students showed excellent coordination, quick thinking, and accuracy. Even slow learners participated confidently with peer support. A total of 24 students participated in this race.
5. Math Quiz

A quiz competition for classes VII to XII, testing knowledge of Indian Mathematicians, algebra, geometry, number system, and basic calculations. A total of 36 students participated in the Math quiz. Students showed keen interest and competitive spirit. Teamwork and leadership qualities were enhanced. Every participant of each group gave their answer and showed their logical thinking ability.

GITA JAYANTI was celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervour on 1st December, 2025, at VKV NEEPCO YAZALI. The auspicious celebration started at 4:50 p.m. The spiritual grandeur and significance of the celebration were enhanced by the presence of Sri Taba Tagap, Chief Puzari of the nearby Namlo, Pitapool. The magnitude of the GITA JAYANTI celebration was further augmented by the inclusion of around 100 members of 10 SANKULS of Vidyalaya Amrit Pariwar. Besides, a few parents and devotees also attended the celebration. Sri Prasanta Puzari, Principal, in his welcome speech, highlighted the greatness of the Gita and the role of its teachings in our lives. He also explained how our children can be enlightened with our traditional practices to retain our identity. A Krishna Bhajan was sung by a group of students of the school. Speaking on the significance of GITA Jayanti celebration, Sri Kalyanam Bharadwaj, Sanskrit teacher, highlighted that the Bhagwad Gita teaches the management of life and the art of living. He also explained that the Gita directs the way of life, strengthens the family culture, reforms the society, and inspires an individual to see God in everything. A BORGEET of Srimanta Sankardeva was performed by Smt. Rimpi Hazarika, a parent of the school. Sri Taba Tagap, the chief guest, in his speech, shared his long association with various organisations that worked for social and cultural development, which encourage, promote and preserve the indigenous cultures. He also highlighted that the coincidence of Indigenous Faith Day and GITA Jayanti celebration would help to unite people not only for individual development but also for social harmony and to save our identity. He also suggested working more in this field with more focus and pre-planning to teach our younger generation in association with the indigenous faith society. A Krishna Bhajan was performed by Sri Chayan Sarkar, music teacher of the school. A group of students chanted 20 slokas from the fourth chapter of the Gita. A game was also conducted among the sankul members with an aim to know each other better and strengthen the societal bond.

INDIGENOUS FAITH DAY was celebrated at VKV NEEPCO YAZALI on 1st December, 2025. Students of class II to class XII enthusiastically participated in a cultural programme in which students in eight groups presented traditional group dance assimilating the cultures of various communities and tribes, weaving different cultures in a tapestry, which included Nepali, Assamese, Nyishi, Adi, Galo, Apatani, Bhuiyan and Bengali dances. Sri Kaushtabh Banerjee, teacher and Km Rashmi Das student, speaking on the significance of Indigenous Faith Day urged the students to know their culture, practice and preserve it to retain their self-identity.