
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Joram, observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) with a series of awareness activities aimed at educating students and the community on the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of living a healthy, drug-free life.
The day began with a special morning assembly, where Shri. Manoj Kumar Mahato addressed the students and staff, highlighting the significance of the day. He stressed on the rising danger of drug use among youth and the collective responsibility to combat it through awareness, education, and personal discipline.
Following the address, a procession was taken up from the VKV School Assembly Ground to UP 73, Joram, involving students of Classes VI, VII, and VIII. The procession was led by teachers Shri. Manoj Kumar Mahato, Shri. Kennedy Rina, and Smti. Mamta Rai Didi. Students carried placards and raised slogans to spread awareness about drug abuse and its consequences among the local public.
Later, a PowerPoint presentation was conducted in the school prayer hall by Shri. Manoj Kumar Mahato for Classes VI, VII, and VIII, covering in detail the causes, side effects, and social impact of drug abuse, along with the government’s efforts to curb it.
Simultaneously, 18 students from VKV Joram participated in a district-level program held at the SP Office, Yachuli, Keyi Panyor District, guided by Shri. Sujit Dey Sir. The event was organized by the Keyi Panyor Police and included a rally against drug abuse and a drawing competition.
The VKV students performed remarkably well in the competition:
Kr. Joram Kayen (Class VIII) and Km. Rido Atey (Class VII) secured the 1st Prize
Kr. Tago Bindu (Class VIII) won the 2nd Prize
Km. Tarh Mama received the 3rd Prize
The winners were felicitated with prizes by the Superintendent of Police, Shri. Angad Mehta.
The combined efforts of the school at both local and district levels made the event a meaningful platform for students to understand and express their stand against drug abuse, reinforcing the importance of conscious and healthy lifestyle choices.

On World Environment Day 2025, VKV Joram observed a series of activities promoting awareness and action towards environmental conservation. The celebration began with a special morning assembly where Shri. Manoj Kumar Mahato, teacher and ecological enthusiast, delivered an inspiring speech. His words highlighted the urgent need to protect nature, the significance of afforestation, and the role students can play in preserving the environment. The speech left a deep impact on all present and set the tone for the day.
Following the assembly, a plantation drive was conducted within the school premises. Students from Classes VII and VIII enthusiastically participated and planted 30 saplings, including fruit-bearing trees and flowering plants. The saplings were generously provided by the Forest Ranger, Yachuli, of Keyi Panyor District, Arunachal Pradesh, for which the school expressed deep gratitude. This initiative aimed at enhancing the green environment of the campus and teaching students the significance of nurturing nature. The drive aimed at increasing green cover and instilling a sense of responsibility among students.
In the next significant activity, students from Classes V to VIII, comprising 57 boys and 75 girls, took part in a community cleaning drive at Joram-73 Market. Under the guidance of teacher Shri Manoj Kumar Mahato, Shri. Takpi Game, Shri. Dasarath Sarkar, Shri. Kennedy Rina, and Smti. Mamta Rai, the students cleaned public areas, collected litter, and arranged waste systematically. The overall in-charge of this entire market cleaning drive was Shri. Manoj Kumar Mahato who ensured discipline and effective coordination throughout the activity.
The market community greatly appreciated the efforts. Locals praised the students’ dedication, and refreshments were generously provided by the community members. Their positive remarks and words of encouragement added to the morale of the students and staff, making the event even more meaningful.
Simultaneously, students from Classes I to IV were engaged in a live telecast session of "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0", an initiative led by the Hon’ble Education Minister, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan. The session was shown from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm by Shri. Sujit Dey sir, where the young minds attentively watched and absorbed the importance of tree plantation and environmental care.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Joram has celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti here in the Dhyan Mandapam Hall, VKV Joram. Lt. Col. Vinay Kumar Singh, GREF, Joram Hill Top, Shri Chukhu Kochi, Headmaster, Govt. Secondary School, Yazali and Shri Joram Har, Chairman SSG, VKV Joram graced the celebration as Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and Special Guest respectively. The Chief Guest and the other guests were welcomed with Band and Aarti.
The program began with the lighting of lamp by Chief Guest, Guest of honour and Special Guest led by Principal, VKV Joram and manglacharan by Students.
Smt. Durga Tripathi and Shri Takpi Game delivered the significance of the day and Vivekananda Kendra Parichaya emphasising on the life and messages of Swami Vivekananda and Vivekananda Kendra as a whole respectively.
The celebration included the distribution of proficiency awards and PV Quiz Competition. The unique part of the events was that the parents turned out to receive the prizes in their ward’s behalf from the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and Special Guest respectively.
In order to spread the messages of Swami Vivekananda, students of Class VI delivered Vivek Vani in their own dialect followed by Power Point Presentation on strength of Bharat by Shri Sujit Dey.
The attraction of the celebration was cultural events to showcase the hidden talents among the students with their diverse idea and skills.
Cultural Events was followed by the powerful Speech by shri Chukhu Kochiji, in which he emphasised on Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya and its work and contribution. He also appealed for cultural promotion and traditional preservation.
Lt. Col. Vinay Kumar Singhji appreciated the students and the school for such a wonderful and colourful cultural program. He further enlightened the gathering with his experience and motivated the students to study hard and become a responsible citizen of the country.
As a mark of Swamiji Jayanti, all the guest and gathering offered flowers in the feet of Swamiji and Bharat Mata.
These were followed by deliberation of Vote of Thanks by Shri Madan Kafle, VP VKV Joram. More than 200 people including Students, teachers, parents and the Guest participated to make the program a great Success.

On 9th January 2025, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Joram organized a 4-hour Programme to commemorate the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda here at Govt. Secondary School, Yachuli.
The celebration began with a grand reception of the chief guest, Shri Joram Kamin Abo, Headmaster, GSS Yachuli, other faculty members, teachers from Primary school, Jat, and students from GSS Yachuli by the Faculty members of VKV Joram and band troops.
Following the reception, the lighting of the lamp symbolized the beginning of the program and was accompanied by an invocation prayer, invoking the blessings of the almighty for a successful and harmonious celebration.
Mrs. Ritu Naroh didi, the Principal of the VKV Joram, delivered the welcome address. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all present for joining the celebration and underscored the importance of National Youth Day. The chief guest was felicitated with a traditional muffler, and a calendar of 2025 as a token of appreciation for their presence.
Mrs. Durga Tripathi didi, a teacher, then took the stage to deliver a comprehensive explanation of the significance of the National Youth Day celebration. She spoke eloquently about Swami Vivekananda’s life, his teachings on self-reliance, and spirituality, and his vision for India’s youth as the country’s future leaders. She highlighted how National Youth Day serves as a reminder for young people to understand their potential and work towards the betterment of society.
The Students of Class 6 present a powerful Vivek Vani, a message of Swami Vivekananda, delivered in the local dialect. The performance was received with great enthusiasm by the audience as the students brought forth the essence of Vivekananda’s philosophy in a language everyone could relate to.
Shri Takpi Game, a teacher of VKV Joram introduced the organization and its mission to the gathering. He elaborated on Kendra’s efforts to uplift Arunachal through the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and urged the youth to contribute positively to society.
The other attraction of the day was the cultural program, which showcased the diverse and rich traditions of India. The students participated enthusiastically in the following performances Local Group Dance, Patriotic Group Song, Mono Act on Colonial Rule and Indian Army, Traditional Mega Dance, and Classical Group Dance. Apart from teaching Staff, Smt. Dado Yamu didi, and Smt. Sonali Dey didi, also guided the classical group dance, showcasing India’s diversity and cultural richness.
Shri Joram Kamin Abo, Headmaster of GSS, Yachuli thrilled the audience with his powerful speech. He reflected on Swamiji’s life and messages by quoting various incidents of Swamiji in his speech. He urged youth to preserve our culture and tradition and suggested Vocal for locals through dance and dramas.
The Chief Guest speech was followed by a PPT presentation by Shri Sujit Dey sir on the Strength of Bharat (Samarth Bharat Parva). He tried to remind the gathering about India’s strength as per as technology and securities are concerned.
At the end, Shri Madan Kafle, VP, VKV Joram, delivered the Vote of thanks by thanking the Principal, other staff, and students for their enthusiastic participation in making the celebration a grand success.
The National Youth Day celebration at Govt. Secondary School, Yachuli, was a memorable and impactful event. The program beautifully combined intellectual deliberation with cultural expression, inspiring students to live up to the ideals set forth by Swami Vivekananda. Through speeches and performances, the event emphasized the importance of self-awareness, discipline, and service to the nation—values that are crucial for the development of a bright future for India. The day was a true reflection of the spirit of the Youth and their role in nation-building.

International Yoga Day was celebrated at VKV JORAM to inculcate the value of YOGA among children. The day was observed in two different blocks. Classes from VI to VIII were taken to Govt. Secondary school Joram Auditorium and classes I to V was kept in School (VKV Joram) auditorium itself.
The IDY Program was started at Govt. Secondary school (indoor stadium) with invocation by VKV Joram student and lighting of lamp by Chief Guest Sri Joram Hina Sir, Principal Govt. Sec. School Joram. It was followed by delivering of the importance of the by Sri Ashok Singh. The PT teacher (Probhat Newar) instructed and demonstrated the postures of different Ashanas recommended by AYUSH Ministry .All the participants followed the demonstration and instructions.
Total 290 number of students ,20 staff members of both the school and 10 well-wishers participated in all the Yoga Asanas. One of the teacher Sri Sujit Dey also helped to demonstrate the yoga asanas along with the PT Teacher. The program started at 9 am and continued up to 11 am. The program concluded with SANKALP taking and SHANTI MANTRA.
The students of classes I to V also practiced various YOGA ashanas such as Ardhakati chakrasana, Vriksasana, sawasana , Surya Namaskaras along with some warming exercises as instructed by Sri Kennedy Rina at VKV Joram.
Amrit parivar Sammelan was organized on 18th December 2021 . The program started at 10am in the school in the Traditional way with Manglacharan . Ashok Singh welcome parents and highlighted the importance of program. It is followed by song by Smt Durga Tripathi. After that she took one session on" Kendra Parichay" . Sri Ashish kumar also took session on ' Amrit Parivar ' PT teacher Sri Probhat Newar conducted session on Games and Yoga were all the parents participated very actively. The program ended at 2pm with feedback by parents and Shanti mantra. Total 42 parents attended the program.
Chief Guest:Sri Taba Tatup
Other Guest:Sri S. Murlidharan sir
Chief guest encouraged students to work hard and serve the society after getting job . He appreciated the achievement of students and highlighted the contributions of Eknathji in establishing Vivekananda kendra.
Program was very good . Hall for the program was beautifully decorated with flowers . Program started with lighting of lamp followed by welcome speech , after that Smt Durga Tripathi spoke on the importance of the day . Students of class VII & VIII presented patriotic songs . After chief guest speech the all students and staffs offered flower to the portrait of Mananeeya Eknathji .Program ended with shanti mantra and kendra prayer.