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Lahanda, 15th February 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a family planning program at Lahanda village, about 3km from Bileipada. The program focused on various benefits of family planning. Around 28 ladies from Lahanda, who had undergone family planning operation under VSN’s earlier awareness drive, attended the program. The ladies were praised for their raised awareness. They were motivated with the cooperation of Mrs Bhama Mahanta of Lahanda. Small gifts were distributed among the ladies as a token of appreciation. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary, Mrs Jolly Pattnayak, Trustee, Mrs Leelawati Behera & Mr Ananta Behera, Staff (VSN) organized the program with assistance of Mrs Jema Mahanta, Mrs Kuni Mahanta & village ladies.

Panchananpur, 21st January 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas regularly distributes farming resources among nearby villages as a part of its ongoing agriculture promotion program. In a recent visit by VSN, the villagers proudly showcased their cultivated lands laden with fresh vegetables like cabbage, potato, onion etc, grown from seeds received from Vidya Shakti. The rich harvest has encouraged several other villagers to take up vegetable cultivation to supplement their income.

Bileipada, 26th January 2017. Republic Day 2017 was observed with great enthusiasm at the Jeet Ash Fly Ash Products on 26th January. The National Festival was attended by Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), the Trustees (VSN), JFAP staff, volunteers and guests. The Tricolor was unfurled by Mrs Mishra in presence of the crowd. The National Anthem was rendered with all standing up to honour the Nation. JFAP staff who have shown exemplary dedication towards their work were recognized by the guests with several prizes. The program ended with sweets distribution among all present.

Bileipada, 26th January 2017. The tiny toddlers of Shishu Prem Nursery School joined the Nation in Republic Day Celebrations on this proud day. The little students dressed up in their school uniforms assembled early morning and saluted the National Flag as it was unfurled by Mr P Chattopadhyay, COO (SB), Tata Sponge along with Ms Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), trustees, volunteers and school teaching staff. Parents gathered to witness several activities of the young children, which include a wonderfully choreographed parade, cultural presentation etc. Sweets were distributed at the end of the program.

Panchananpur, 27 January 2017. Ladies of Panchananpur village, about 20 km from Bileipada had another opportunity to showcase their sporting talents recently. The women enthusiastically participated in 2nd Annual Rural Sports Meet 2017 for Women, organized by Vidya Shakti Niyas. Around 48 ladies took part in several events like balancing race, blind folded pot hit, memory test & several other interesting events. The event was attended by Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), special senior guest, Mrs Dash, Mrs Snigdha Tripathy & Mrs Jolly Pattnaik, both Trustees (VSN), Mrs Pramila Pradhan, Mrs Lily Pradhan, Mrs Pranati Pradhan, Mrs Swapna Mukherjee assisted by  & Mrs Leelawati Behera & Mrs Ananta Behera. More than 200 spectators enjoyed the event. Panchananpur villagers appreciated the efforts by Vidya Shakti Niyas in promoting sports among rural women.

Bileipada, 12th January 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized an Inter Hi School Essay Competition at the VSN Training Hall recently. Around 33 students from 11 schools around the region participated in the event. The talented students wrote essay on ‘Terrorism’ and ‘Effect of Television’. The students expressed their views beautifully on the above subjects. The winning students were awarded awards during the event.

Basudevpur, 11th January 2017. The Govt Girls’ High School at Basudevpur organized their Annual Day function with support from Vidya Shakti Niyas. The institution situated about 5 km from Bileipada, is a beautiful residential school for girls belonging to nearby villages. The school is a center of education for 381 girls from across the region. Several guests attended the program, including the Chief Speaker, Lecturer Chardrashekhar College, Mr Trilochan Palei (Tata Sponge), Mrs Rosalie Misha, Secretary (VSN), Mrs Snigdha Tripathy & Mrs Jolly Pattnaik, both Trustees (VSN). The children presented a cultural presentation for the guests and audience. Prizes sponsored by Vidya Shakti Niyas were distributed among children having won in various categories in recently concluded Annual Sports. The school management thanked VSN for their support in the event.

Bileipada, 6 & 11 January 2017. The new year 2017 comes with new promises, hopes & aspirations for the young mind. The annual picnic is one event to celebrate the coming of the new year. Recently VSN fondly organized school picnics for children of Bileipada High School & Panchananpur UG High School, at Lake View & MIP Dam, Panchananpur, respectively. The children were overjoyed to have a good time in natural surroundings. Around 350 persons, including children, teachers and support staff participated in the above events.

Bileipada High School Sports

Bileipada, 6-10 January 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas has been working towards overall development of the youth and children. Promotion of sports forms one of the key initiatives regularly undertaken in the nearby villages. Recently VSN extended support to Saraswati Shishu Mandir School, Bileipada & Bileipada High School in organizing their Annual Sports events. The programs were conducted at the Tata Sponge Football Ground and was supported by several volunteers including VSN members & others.

More than 350 young boys & girls participated in a variety of sporting events, like running race, long jump, javelin throw, shot put, relay race etc. The most talented sportsperson were rewarded with various trophies & prizes by attending dignitaries, including Mrs Rosaline Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Mr Ananta Behera & Mrs Leelawati Behera, teachers & parents.

Panchananpur, 23 Dec 2016. In promotion of Animal Husbandry, Vidya Shakti Niyas recently organized a Duckery Farming Training program for the ladies of Panchananpur. Around 10 village ladies participated in the program. Mr Nimay Charan Naik, an expert in the field, elaborated on the income generating benefits of the profession. VSN members including Mrs Snigdha Tripathy, Mr Ananta Behera & Mrs Leelawati Behera helped organize the event.