LONGDING, OCT 1:

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV), Longding, organised a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Thursday, featuring student participation in shramdaan and the Swachhta Pledge. Wall magazines prepared by students were also inaugurated by the District Agriculture and Horticulture Officer (DACO), Longding.

The house-wise wall magazines were based on the themes “Our Culture, Our Pride”, “Swami Vivekananda & Vivekananda Kendra”, “Festival of India” and “Bharat’s Contribution to the World”. The exhibits highlighted the cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh and India, the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, and India’s contributions to science, yoga, spirituality and culture.

Interacting with the students, the DACO shared inspiring incidents from the life of Mahatma Gandhi and emphasised that cleanliness is a collective responsibility.

As part of the campaign, students participated in shramdaan, reinforcing the messages of cleanliness, civic responsibility and collective participation.

Prizes were also distributed to winners of various literary competitions conducted during the current academic session.