By TC News Desk
Agartala, 2nd December 2024: Khowai district organized ‘Vidya Fest’ – a cultural festival for celebrating the unique talents of students in Vidyajyoti schools from 29th November to 2nd December. The festival saw the participation of around 2000 students from 12 Vidyajyoti in 29 events across different categories.
It is for the first time that any district has organised such an event of grand scale to give a platform for students to express their talents. Competions were performing arts, literary and visual arts in 3 different locations – Khowai, Kalyanpur and Teliamura.
Governor Indra Sena Reddy graced the occasion as the chief guest in the said event. He emphasized the importance of co-curricular activities and discusses ways to use the same for quenching creative quest as well as to earn a dignified living. He encouraged every child to take up at least one co curricular activity seriously.
Kalyani Saha Roy, Chief Whip outlined the vision of Hon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in development of education sector and the way state government is taking it forward through multiple initiatives including Vidyajyoti scheme.
DM and Collector Chandni Chandran IAS welcomed all dignitaries to the event and explained the thought process behind ‘Vidya Fest’ which is to provide a platform for students to express themselves and gain confidence through participation and winning. Since Vidyajyoti schools have cultural instructors, it’s also a test to see how well that addition has contributed to the cultural as well as overall development of the students.
Director Secondary Education NC Sharma, Superintendent of Police Khowai Ramesh Chandra Yadav, DFO Akshay Borde and DEO Dinesh Debbarma graced the occasion. Governor distributed prizes among all winners including champion schools. With 73 points, Khowai Government English Medium Higher secondary school came as top 1 champion school. Teliamura HS school came second and Teliamura english Medium Higher secondary school earned 3rd place. As a notable achievement, new Vidyajyoti school in Rural area, Ghilatali HS school secured 4th position pushing behind many urban schools to subsequent places.
The programme was enriched by a cultural presentation by teachers and students of Vidyajyoti schools. President of the programme Shri Rupak Sarkar chairman Teliamura municipal council delivered vote of thanks.
