
The one-day workshop for the Prachodaya Camp – Phase IV was conducted on 13th September, 2025, with great enthusiasm and active participation from students and teachers. The camp began with 3 Omkar Shanti Paath, creating a calm and spiritual atmosphere, followed by a welcome address by Smt. Durga Tripathi and a unifying geet by Smt. Mousumi Bhattacharya. The inaugural remarks by one of our alumni, Dr. Homtu Matcha from VKV, Jairampur, inspired the participants to embrace the purpose of the workshop. Under the guidance of Shri V. Balakrishnan, an intensive 45-minute Suryanamaskar abhyas session was held to promote physical fitness, focus, and discipline. The Khel session brought liveliness with engaging activities like the Potato Race conducted by Smt. Kingkinee Dutta and another group game led by Jyoti Rupa Das and Laxmi Gurung, which encouraged teamwork and joy. The heart of the camp, the Manthan session led by Shri Rakashashi Panda and Shri Abhishek Tiwari, provided a platform for students to think critically, discuss, and share their views, followed by group presentations and a summing-up of key points after a short break in between which helped the participants to refresh themselves as well as got some time to prepare for the presentation. The concluding Margadarshan by our principal Smt. Priyanka Tiwari, who provided valuable guidance and motivation, reinforced the learnings of the day. Towards the end, participants joined in 11 times Omkar chanting, followed by a short silence and self-reflection (Avalokan), which deepened the spirit of introspection. The camp concluded with the chanting of the Shanthi Mantra led by Smt. Mousumi Bhattacharya, leaving everyone inspired and enriched. Overall, the camp was a holistic experience that blended physical fitness, intellectual growth, spiritual reflection, and team spirit, fulfilling the true objective of Prachodaya.


