Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration

Date: 11th September 2025

Venue: NRC Hall, AGBP, NEEPCO Bokuloni

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (NEEPCO) Bokuloni celebrated Universal Brotherhood Day with great enthusiasm and reverence. The programme was attended by the students of Class IX and X of VKV Bokuloni along with invited students from Bhadoi Junior College and Chichia Girls School, Bokuloni. More than 90 students from other schools actively participated, making the event vibrant and meaningful.

The event was graced by two eminent personalities —

Dr. Binita Pathak, renowned Climate Scientist, Member of ICTP (Trieste, Italy) and Member of ISRO & DST, and Smti. Amiya Pathak Borpujari (Principal, Mrinaljyoti Rehabilitation Centre), an esteemed educationist.

The programme began with Manglacharan, followed by a Welcome Speech by Principal Smt. Meghna Kakoty, who also felicitated the guests with traditional Gamuchas, handcrafted by the students of VKV, NEEPCO, Bokuloni.  A group song was beautifully sung by the students of VKV Bokuloni. The famous Chicago speech of Swami Vivekananda was recited by Tanmoy Dutta of Class IX.

In her inspiring address, Dr. Binita Pathak emphasized the ideals and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, highlighting the need to practice his ideology in our daily lives—as students, as teachers, and as responsible human beings. She reminded everyone of Swamiji’s message that we are all brothers and sisters, bound by universal love and harmony.

Smti. Amiya Pathak Borpujari, in her motivational address, advised the students to focus on their goals and work hard with determination until they are achieved.

The programme concluded with Shantipath, leaving the participants enriched with the spirit of unity and brotherhood.