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Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (MS)
Bantwal, Dec 8: "The National Education Policy is being implemented in phases across the country, and it is commendable that Sri Rama Vidya Kendra has already adopted this model of education," said Dr Mohan G Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Dr Bhagwat was speaking after inaugurating the floodlit sports meet held on Saturday evening at Kalladka Sri Rama Vidya Kendra.
He emphasized, "Education is not merely for earning a livelihood. It should instill wisdom to use the acquired knowledge meaningfully. A person should stand on their own feet, support their family, and be ready to protect the underprivileged in society. A true teacher does not seek recognition but desires that their disciple shares knowledge with others."
Dr Prabhakar Bhat Kalladka, President of Puttur Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, expressed his delight, stating, "Having a leader like Mohan Bhagwat at our event is a milestone in the institution's history."
The event witnessed the participation of numerous dignitaries, including RSS All India Sahakaryavaha Mukund, entrepreneurs Ajit Kumar S Jain, B Narayan, Manoj Kumar, Radheshyam Shri Vallabha Heda, Manoj Kotak Kishore Bhai, Manish Joshi, Prakash Shetty Banjara, Dr Sooraj Gopal Ermal, Karunakar R Shetty, Naveen Goyal, Dr Virar Shankar B Shetty, and Ravi Kaylana Reddy.
Other notable attendees included Sri Rama Vidya Kendra president B Narayana Somayaji, MP Brijesh Chowta, MLAs Rajesh Naik, Umanatha Kotian, Bagirathi Murulya, Harish Poonja, Suresh Shetty Gurme, Gururaj Gantihole, former ministers Nagaraja Shetty and Pramod Madhwaraj, and former MLA Rukmaiah Poojary. Leaders of Sangh Parivar, Padmanabha Kottary, and other eminent personalities also graced the occasion.
Vasantha Madhava, convener of the educational institution, delivered the welcome and introductory speech.
A spectacular lineup of performances by 3,338 students from the primary school, high school, PU college, and degree college of Sri Rama Vidya Kendra enthralled the audience. The performances included Shishu Nritya Jadekolata, Deeparati, Yogasana, Nritya Bajane, Mallakamba, Chendevadana, Nritya Vaibhava, Kalachakra, Koopika Samatolana, fire adventures, and demonstrations like Chandrayana-3, RSS 100 formation, and dramatizations of PM Modi and Yogi Adityanath visiting Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.
Dr Mohan G Bhagwat, who arrived at 4:45 pm from Mangaluru under zero traffic arrangements, visited Dr Mohanji Bhagwat Shishu Mandir and primary school. He also participated in the Saraswati Vandana programme and observed the activities, appreciating the children's efforts and applauding every event.
In a lighter moment, he smiled at a student dressed as himself during the Sri Ram Pratista event and enthusiastically chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ with the audience.
The programme was a grand celebration of culture, education, and discipline, reflecting the institution's commitment to holistic development.