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Panchananpur, 13th July 2017. Vidya Shakti has been strenuously working towards promotion of agriculture in the vicinity. Various initiatives like training on modern farming methodologies, awareness about maintenance & upkeep of farmland, donation of high yield seeds & farming equipment go a long way towards empowering the farming community. In line with the above, a water pump was recently donated to the farmers of Panchananpur village. Mr JP Mishra, Administrator, joined by Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary, Mrs Snigdha Tripathy, Trustee, and other guests presented the equipment to the farmers in a formal event organized at the Panchananpur UP High School. The villagers thanked VSN for its invaluable support to the farming community.

Bileipada, 15th July 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas recently organized Anganwadi Competition in the anganwadi centres in the surrounding villages. The motive was to assess & promote all round development of the little children enrolled in the centers by giving public recognition to the dedicated teachers and talented students. Assessment criteria include dance, music, general knowledge and overall development of the student.

Among tough competition, the winners emerged as Lahanda Road Sahi (first), Narayanpur & Birikala (joint second) and Anseikala & Karansahi (joint third) anganwadi centres. The prize giving ceremony was conducted at the VSN training hall, Bileipada. Teachers from all 17 anganwadi centres were invited to receive several prizes in recognition to their achievements. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary, Mrs Snigdha Tripatry, Trustee and other guests presented the prizes. The program motivated the anganwadi teachers and students to work towards further improvement of education at the grassroots level, in the coming years.

Bileipada, 18th July 2017. The Shishu Prem Nursery School has been serving the community by bringing quality education at the grassroots level, for more than one and a half decades. The dedication of the teachers has been key to bringing rural awareness on the importance of literacy. Mrs Chitrika Pattnaik, Chairperson (VSN) recently made a visit to the school premises during school hours. She observed its day to day activities while regular classes were being conducted. She expressed satisfaction at the systems followed by the school administration. Mrs Pattnaik thanked the school management for their good work and gave valuable advice on taking the school further in its journey towards excellence.

Mrs Chitrika Pattnaik presenting a memento to Balakrishnan family during the event

Bileipada, 22 July 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas bid a heartfelt farewell to Mr N Balakrishnan in a formal ceremony. Mr Balakrishnan had been associated with Vidya Shakti Niyas for last 15 years. His contribution to the charitable organization has been significant in its growth and evolution. The event was organized at Jamnotri, TSIL Township. Mrs Chitrika Pattnaik, Chairperson (VSN) was joined by Mr Sanjay Pattnaik, Managing Director (TSIL), Mr P Chattopadhyay, COO, SB (TSIL), Mr SK Mishra, CFO (TSIL), Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), with other Trustees & dignitaries. The guests shared fond memories working with Mr Balakrishnan. The guests wished the Balakrishnan family prosperity, health and well being in the years to come.

Lahanda, 30 June 2017. A free health camp was organized at the Lahanda Mundasahi School on 30th June 2017. A medical team headed by Dr Arabinda Panda conducted the program at the school. Around 114 patients that include children, ladies & gents visited the camp, where they received free counselling and basic medicines provided by Vidya Shakti Niyas. Several guests including Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), VSN Trustees, media personnel and others attended the event.

To Save Earth

Bileipada, 5th June 2017. While bringing enlightenment through education, Shishu Prem Nursery School has also endeavored to cultivate a sense of appreciation towards nature among its students. Little children learn about the significance of environment conservation and its relation to sustenance of all life on Earth. A drawing cum exhibition was recently organized at the school with the theme ‘To Save Earth‘ during World Environment Day 2017. Adorable little artistes expressed themselves on the drawing sheets, creating distinct lines flooded with myriad colors from the rainbow. The teachers and parents appreciated the little artistes as they tried to replicate an imprint of the vivid imagination of their nascent minds.

Bileipada, 21 June 2017. The Shishu Prem Nursery School today joined the entire world in observing the International Day of Yoga. While the school curriculum puts special emphasis on physical activity for young children, Yoga has been recently introduced for physical & spiritual well being of the growing child. The internationally significant day was observed with a special Yoga session conducted at the school premises. Shishu Prem teachers coordinated with the students in performing several Yoga asanas. Mrs Chitra Rani Mishra, Mrs Savitri Moharana, Mrs Trupty Dash, Mrs Sasmita Rath, Mrs S Kar & others were present during the occasion. Mrs Saroj Manchanda, Education Coordinator (VSN) provided guidance in organizing the above event.

Bileipada, 27th May 2017. Promoting agriculture in the local villagers, Vidya Shakti distributed plough sets among the farmers of Panchananpur & Chamakpur villagers. Around 57 farmers benefited from the program. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Mr JP Mishra, Administrator cum Occupier (VSN), Mr AC Nayak, Mr Mahesh Rathi, Ms Snigdha Tripathy (Trustees, VSN) & staff (VSN) were present during the occasion.

Bileipada, 10th June 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a Rice Farming Training program at the VSN Training Hall recently to promote agriculture in the region. Mr Balaram Singh, AO (Champua) andMr Jayanta Mohanty, VAW (Guali), both experts on the subject gave extensive insight into the agricultural process. Around 87 villagers from Chamakpur, Panchananpur, Lahanda & Gobindpur villages benefited from the training program. After completion of the program, rice seeds were distributed among the farmers. Also present during the event were Mr M Rathi, Mr AC Nayak, Ms Snigdha Tripathy, (all Trustees, VSN), Mr Ananta Behera & Ms Leelabati Behera (both staff, VSN).