A three-day Personality Development Camp took place at Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Pahalgaon, from March 23rd to 25th, 2026. 65 students from Classes VI and VII, along with 19 teachers and 6 non-teaching staff participated. The camp aimed to foster discipline, values, awareness, and overall personality.
Day 1 commenced with Prathasmaran and an inaugural function featuring traditional rituals like tilak, shankh blowing, bouquet presentation, and lamp lighting with the Ekya Mantra. Shri Prasanta Bepari delivered the welcome address. Chief Guest Shri Bappi Choudhary, Inspector, Fire Brigade, Mayabunder, and Guest of Honour Shri Subhendu Hira, Member of SMC & School Safety Committee, attended. Shri Bappi Choudhary gave an inspiring speech. Students were divided into four groups: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rabindranath Tagore, Ashoka, and Subhash Chandra Bose. Smti Sapna Mandal, Community Health Officer, Dr. RB Hospital, Mayabunder, led a session on health and hygiene. Bhojan was served by students. Ritik Bhaiya conducted a health awareness session. The day concluded with Sanskar Varga, the action song “Sundar Dariya,” and refreshments.
Day 2 began with Prathasmaran. Ankitha Didi led a session on time management. Shri Shibananda Bairagi, Pradhan of Gram Panchayat, Pahalgaon, discussed students' role in Panchayati Raj. Shri B. Santosh Kumar, Sub-Inspector, Police Station Mayabunder, led a session on cyber safety and digital awareness. After lunch, Namrata Didi discussed responsible digital gadget use. The day ended with Sanskar Varga, an action dance “Hum Waqt Badal Denge,” and snacks.
Day 3 featured Prathasmaran and a valedictory function. Chief Guest Shri Shibananda Bairagi and Guest of Honour Shri M. V. Pillai attended. The ceremony included bouquet presentation and lamp lighting. Arpita Didi conducted a stress management session, followed by Sanskar Varga, snacks, and a session on serving the nation by Baleshwar Bhaiya. Students again distributed Bhojan. Priyanshu Dhali shared his camp experience. Cultural presentations included the song “Chandan Hai Is Desh Ki Maati” and the Shibir song “Desh Hame Deta Hai Sab Kuch.” Supriya Didi gave the vote of thanks, and the camp concluded with the Shanti Mantra.
