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  • Hundreds of NCC Cadets Participate in International Yoga Day Programme at Navodaya Vidyalaya

    Hundreds of NCC Cadets Participate in International Yoga Day Programme at Navodaya Vidyalaya

    Hamirpur, June 21

    Hundreds of NCC cadets, students and local residents participated in a yoga session organised to mark International Yoga Day at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dungri. The programme was jointly organised by Career Point University, Kharwar, and Navodaya Vidyalaya.

    The event witnessed the participation of officials from the Bhoranj subdivision, representatives of Career Point University, students and hundreds of NCC cadets attending a camp at the Navodaya Vidyalaya campus.

    Addressing the gathering, SDM Bhoranj Shashipal Sharma, Commanding Officer of 4 HP Battalion NCC Colonel Gauravpreet Singh, Career Point University Vice-Chancellor Dr Sunil Kumar Sharma and Navodaya Vidyalaya Vice Principal Samarjeet Bhatia highlighted the significance of yoga in daily life.

    Speaking on the occasion, SDM Shashipal Sharma said yoga is an integral part of India’s ancient heritage and has now gained recognition across the globe. He emphasized that yoga should be adopted as a daily practice to maintain physical, mental and spiritual balance.

    Referring to this year’s International Yoga Day theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’ Sharma said the theme underlines the importance of preserving physical and mental well-being during old age through regular yoga practice.

    Participants performed various yoga asanas and breathing exercises under expert guidance, reaffirming the message of holistic health and wellness. The programme concluded with a pledge to incorporate yoga into everyday life for a healthier and more balanced future.

  • Himachal Schools Shine in Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

    Himachal Schools Shine in Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

    Three Schools Among India’s Top 100 State-Level Winners, 20 More Secure District-Level Honours

    Shimla June 11

    A Students from Himachal Pradesh have once again showcased their innovation, creativity, and scientific thinking on a national platform. In the Viksit Bharat Buildathon (VBB) 2025, three schools from the state have secured places among the Top 100 State-Level Winners in the country, while 20 other schools have been recognized as district-level winners, bringing pride to Himachal Pradesh.

    Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, and Samagra Shiksha Director Rajesh Sharma congratulated the winning schools, students, and teachers for their remarkable achievement. They stated that the success reflects the state’s growing emphasis on innovation, scientific temperament, and problem-solving-based education.

    The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE, is one of India’s largest innovation and hackathon initiatives. The campaign, themed “Call for a Self-Reliant India, Building a Developed India,” was launched on September 23, 2025, by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

    The competition was held under two categories—Idea and Prototype—allowing students to develop solutions for real-life challenges. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, practical utility, social impact, scalability, and alignment with national priorities.

    More than 3 lakh schools and 5 crore students participated nationwide, submitting over 2.87 lakh projects. After a rigorous multi-level evaluation process at district, state, and national levels, the best projects were selected.

    Three Himachal Schools Gain National Recognition

    Among the state-level winners:

    • PM SHRI GMGSSS Chamba (Chamba district) – Prototype Category
    • GSSS Dharampur (Solan district) – Prototype Category
    • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Theog (Shimla district) – Idea Category

    These three schools will collectively receive ₹60,000 in prize money.

    20 Schools Feature Among India’s Top 1,000 District-Level Winners

    Twenty schools from Himachal Pradesh secured positions among the Top 1,000 district-level winners nationwide. These include schools from Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, Chamba, Bilaspur, Mandi, Hamirpur, Kullu, Una, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

    Among them, 12 schools were selected in the Prototype category and 8 schools in the Idea category. The district-level winners will receive a total prize amount of ₹1.52 lakh.

    Innovation Culture Strengthening in Himachal

    Samagra Shiksha Director Rajesh Sharma said the achievement reflects the success of ongoing efforts to promote innovation, scientific thinking, and problem-solving skills among students. He added that the students have brought laurels to Himachal Pradesh through their creativity and talent, and their success will inspire many others to pursue innovative solutions and scientific learning.