Capacity Building Programme on Mental Health And Awareness Among Students – 2025

Date: 2nd July 2025

Venue: VKV (NEEPCO), Bokuloni

VKV NEEPCO Bokuloni hosted a Capacity Building Programme (CBP) on the theme “Promoting Mental Health and Awareness Among Students”, organized by the CBSE Headquarters / Centre of Excellence, Guwahati. The session aimed to equip educators with knowledge and practical strategies to support student well-being and create a mentally healthy school environment.

The programme was conducted by Smt. Rita Kamalapuri, Principal of Assam Public School, Duliajan, a respected educational leader with vast experience in student mental health and well-being.




Highlights of the Programme:

  • The session began with a prayer and chanting of three Omkaras, setting a calm and focused tone for the day.
  • Ms. Kamalapuri shared insightful strategies for early identification of mental health challenges and the role of teachers in building emotional resilience among students.
  • Educators explored techniques to promote empathy, communication, and trust within the classroom environment.
  • The session encouraged schools to integrate mental well-being into daily practices and curriculum.

Approximately 40 teachers from VKV Bokuloni and Assam Height Gurukul School, Moranhat actively participated in the programme. The resource person was felicitated with a hand-woven Assamese traditional Gamucha, crafted by VKV Bokuloni students, as a token of gratitude and cultural pride.




The programme offered a valuable opportunity for educators to deepen their understanding of student mental health and reinforced the school's commitment to nurturing holistic development — academic, emotional, and social — in every learner.

VKV NEEPCO Bokuloni continues to promote mental health awareness and stands dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students