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Bileipada, 17th March 2018. As a part of its education initiative, Vidya Shakti Niyas has been encouraging education in the rural community with several scholarships & educational aids, specially for the unprivileged section of the society. Recently a joint meeting was held between Vidya Shakti Niyas and parents of students who have been beneficiaries under VSN. The progress of the students was shared among all present. The program was attended by 48 ladies & gents from nearby villages. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Ms Jolly Pattnaik, Trustee (VSN), several volunteers & VSN staff.

Panchananpur, 7th March 2018. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a Shishu Kalyan Pratiyogita in the village of Panchananpur, around 19 Km from Bileipada. The event is a continued effort by VSN towards betterment of child & mother healthcare in the surrounding community. 235 little children from nearby villages participated in the event. The finalists with highest scores based on several criteria were awarded by the guests which include Dr Arabinda Panda, Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Mrs Snigdha Tripathy (Trustee), Ms Meera Kamila & Mr Gokul Mahanta (Employees,  TSIL) including several VSN volunteers. The program won praise from the local community.

Bileipada, 28th February 2018. Shishu Prem Nursery School recently celebrated its Annual Day with great pomp & show. In a grand function organized in the school premises, little students dressed up in a myriad colors presented beautiful cultural performances in front of a packed audience of teachers, parents & other guests.  Present during the occasion were Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary, Mr Samarendra Pattnaik, CHRM (Tata Sponge), Mr JP Mishra, Administrator, Mrs Ratna Chattopadhyay, Mrs Snigdha Tripathy, Mr Mahesh Rathi, Mrs Jolly Pattnaik (all Trustees), Mrs Saroj Manchanda, Education Coordinator & other guests. Prizes were given away to the students with best performance in various fields. The program was highly applauded by the audience.

Bileipada, 24 February 2018. Vidya Shakti has been striving to improve rural basic education. Promotion of local Anganwadis is one of its focus areas. This is achieved through a systematic process of providing educational & other support, guidance and promotion of healthy competition among AWCs. A recognition program was organized at VSN Training Hall to reward AWCs with commendable performance, based on several criteria. Representatives from the AWCs were presented with various awards to appreciate their contribution towards basic education. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Mrs Ratna Chattopadhyay, Mrs Jolly Pattnaik, Mrs Snigdha Tripathy (all Trustees) were present during the occasion.

Kandara, 21 February 2018. Vidya Shakti Niyas visited Kandara ME School recently to conduct a Health Awareness Program for the students. Around 110 students from nearby villages attended the program. Dr Arabinda Panda counseled the children on importance of health & hygiene along with the need for cleanliness. Also present during the occasion were VSN volunteers & staff. The program was highly praised by the villagers.

Bileipada, 17th February 2018. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a Study Tour of rural school students to Tata Sponge. Around 60 students from Lahanda UGME School, Kaliabeda Primary School, Bileipada ME School, Birikala UGME School, guided by 4 teachers took part in the tour. The students were first taken to Tata Sponge Dispensary, where the process of treatment of patients was explained by Head (MHS). The students visited Jeet Fly Ash Products and learnt about making of fly ash bricks and creation of wealth through waste. The students enjoyed the beauty of township gardens, followed by lunch arrangement at Lake View. The program was efficiently managed by Mrs Rosalie Mishra (Secretary), Mrs Ratna Chattopadhyay, Mrs Jolly Pattnaik, Mrs Snigdha Tripathy, (Trustees), VSN volunteers & staff.

Bileipada, 15th February 2018. Shishu Prem Nursery School organized the Annual School Sports for 2018. The event was held within the school campus. Several sport & fun activities like running race, mathematics race, balance race etc were conducted with little children having a great time competing with one other. The event was efficiently organized by Shishu Prem Staff, who ensured that the children participated in all outdoor activities while avoiding any injuries. At the end of the day, children went home tired, but rejoiced & mentally refreshed.

Bileipada, 26th January 2018. Vidya Shakti Niyas joined the nation in celebrating Republic Day 2018. The proud day was observed at various locations. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN) hoisted the National Flag at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir School, Bileipada, as the Chief Guest. The Tricolor was hoisted at Shishu Prem Nursery School by Mrs Ratna Chattopadhyay, Trustee (VSN) in presence of school staff, parents & all students. Mr JP Mishra, Administrator (VSN) was joined by Mrs Mishra & Mrs Chattopadhyay during the ceremony at the Jeet Fly Ash Products. The celebrations ended with address by prominent guests, prize distribution & sweets disbursement for all present.

Panchananpur, 20 January 2018. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized rural sports for women in the village of Panchananpur recently. The event witnessed a large number of village ladies participating in various outdoor activities like running race, balance race, shotput throw & several fun games. Around 75 ladies participated in the  above activities. The events were followed by prize distribution among all winners. Mrs S Tripathy, Trustee (VSN), several lady volunteers from the township and VSN staff were present during the occasion.

Basudevpur, 6 January 2018. Vidya Shakti Niyas has been promoting sporting and games in the peripheral village schools, as a part of its rural sports initiative. Basudevpur Govt Girls’ School organized their Annual Sports in the school premises. Several activities including running race, high jump, long jump, javeline thow, discuss throw, mathematics race etc. were organized at the school playground. Around 380 girls from the nearby villages currently study at the education centre. VSN supported the event with distribution of prizes. Prominent guests present during the occasion were Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Dr Prafulla Kr Mahanta (Basudevpur Med Centre), school managment including the Head Master & teaching staff and VSN volunteers.