Vimarsh on “Shaping Young Minds”

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV), Laipuli, in collaboration with Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Branch Tinsukia, organized a Vimarsh (symposium/discussion) on the topic “Shaping Young Minds” by Shree Hanumanthrao Ji, Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari.

The programme was conducted by Smt. Nisha Nandini Bhartiya (Sah Sanchalak, Nagar Samiti). It began with the Mangalacharan by Smt. Kakali Kar (Amrit Parivar Pramukh) and Smt. Kakali Chakraborty (Sikshak Karyakarta), followed by the welcome address by Shri Shashi Goyal Ji (Nagar Sanchalak, Nagar Samiti). The students of VKV Laipuli presented a melodious Samuhik Geet, and the guest was felicitated. Shri Manjeet Sarma (Niwasi Karyakarta) shared an inspiring Vivek Vani, while Shri Neeldeep Chakraborty (Core Team Member) introduced the objectives and activities of Vivekananda Kendra.

In his address, Shree Hanumanthrao Ji highlighted the crucial role of parents in shaping a child's future. He emphasized two distinct phases of upbringing:

• 0 to 5 Years: Children should receive the utmost care and affection.

• 5 to 15 Years: Parents should guide them with discipline and values.

He also stressed the need for parents to actively support their children's intellectual development so they remain connected to India's rich cultural heritage.

The Vimarsh was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, where parents sought guidance on parenting and child development. The speaker's practical and insightful responses made the session highly engaging.

The programme also featured a colourful Nritya Natika (dance-drama) titled “Bharat Ki Veer Santane,” presented by the students of Class III.

The event concluded with:

• The Ahvan by Smt. Pompha Rana (Vibhag Sangathak, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur).

• The vote of thanks by Shri Ravidranath D. Savdekar (Principal, VKV Laipuli).

• The Shanti Path led by Smt. Nabanita Das (Yuva Pramukh).

The programme was highly informative and inspiring, leaving the participants with valuable insights into the shared responsibility of parents and educators in nurturing young minds.