Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) on Sunday celebrated its Foundation Day 2024 with a grand event at the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Auditorium, Delhi Cantt. The celebration highlighted KVS’s remarkable journey in providing quality education, with a focus on innovation and inclusion in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The ceremony was graced by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship as the Chief Guest. In his address, he commended KVS for its significant contributions in shaping young minds and fostering national integration through a holistic approach to education.
The event began with the screening of a short film that showcased KVS’s legacy and its evolution into a leading educational institution with 1,256 schools across India and abroad. Students from Kendriya Vidyalayas presented a vibrant cultural performance, highlighting India’s rich diversity. A Nukkad Natak (street play) focused on KVS’s alignment with NEP 2020 captivated the audience, emphasizing the importance of educational innovation and KVS’s role in successfully implementing NEP’s vision.
The celebration also marked significant milestones like a revamped websites for 900 KVs equipped with enhanced security features, to improve digital accessibility and facilitate seamless communication between students, parents and teachers.
Besides a new book focusing on innovative teaching methodologies, with a particular emphasis on Children with Special Needs (CWSN), was unveiled, reflecting KVS’s commitment to inclusive education.
The event commenced with a warm welcome speech by Nidhi Pandey, Commissioner, KVS, who expressed gratitude to the Government of India for approving the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country. Several senior officials from the Ministry of Education, NCERT, KVS HQ, and KVS Delhi Region were present during the event, making it a resounding success. The team of Principals, Teachers and Staff of KVS Delhi Region played a crucial role to make the event successful.
