The Paradip Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir celebrated its silver jubilee from January 14 to 16 at its premises. On the occasion, Kalasa Yatra, Gayatri Yanja and Ajna Jyoti came from the Jhankad Sarala Mandir.
School students and alumni participated in a rally in the port township. Students were dressed as illustrious persons and freedom fighters of India.
Sri Sanatani Santh Samiti Odisha coordinator Prajna Sanatani Brahmakumari Santosh Chaitan inaugurated the function. local MlA and Minister Dr Damodar Rout joined as chief guest. Paradeep Municipality Chairman Basanta Kumar Biswal and PPT Trustee Bhuban Mohan Jena were guests of honour and Odisha Sikshya Vikash Samiti (OSVS) secretary Dr Kishor Ch Mohanty was chief speaker.
On January 15, a poets’ meet was held. Alumni were felicitated and prizes were distributed. Guest of honour was PPT Chairman Rinkesh Roy and chief speaker was OSVS’ Umesh Chandra Dash.
At the valedictory function, Jagatsinghpur MP Dr Kulamani Samal. OSVS organising secretary KC Nayak, PPT Trustee PK Mishra, RSS East Executive Engineer Gopal Chandra Mohapatra were guests of honour.
Colourful cultural programmes and social awareness dramas were held by students. Students’ parents also joined the function.