Early Times Report KATRA, Aug 31: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul, Charan Paduka, Katra celebrated its Annual Day by organising an impressive function at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra. Dr. B. Mahadevan, Vice Chancellor, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth and Professor of Production and Operations Management, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore was the Chief Guest on this occasion, while Dr. S. S Bloeria, Member, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Chairman of the Governing Council for the Gurukul, presided over the function. Dr. Mahadevan lit the ceremonial lamp in the presence of Dr. Bloeria, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, SMVD University, Kakryal, Mr. Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Prof. Y. K. Mishra, Prof. Vishwamurty Shastri and other dignitaries to mark the commencement of the function. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mahadevan lauded the Shrine Board for establishing the Gurukul and putting in place excellent facilities for imparting quality education in Sanskrit and other subjects for all round personality development of the students pursuing their education in this institution. He advised the students to work hard to optimally benefit from these facilities provided by the Board. He spoke about relevance of ancient Indian wisdom in modern life. Dr. Mahadevan gave medals and certificates to the meritorious students who have excelled in academics, sports and various other extra-curricular activities and congratulated the management, Acharyas, teachers, staff and students on the Annual Day of the Gurukul. Earlier, Mr. Sahu in his welcome address gave details of the functioning of the Gurukul and the constant endeavours being made to develop it as a centre of excellence. He informed that presently 136 students are studying from 6th to 12th classes at this fully residential Gurukul and they are being and the Shrine Board provides free education, boarding, lodging, uniforms, books etc. The Shrine Board has also made elaborate arrangements for indoor and outdoor games at the Gurukul for all round personality development of the students. The CEO presented mementos to Dr. Mahadevan, Dr. Bloeria, Prof. Jain, Prof. Mishra and Prof. Vishwamurty Shastri on this occasion. Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Dy. CEO, SMVDSB and Administrator of the Gurukul, presented a vote of Thanks. Dr. Devendra Rijal, Senior Acharya, presented Annual Report of the Gurukul and gave details of varied achievements registered by this institution in academics and extra-curricular activities. He informed that the Gurukul had 100% result in all the classes in the session 2015-16 also. All the students of class 11th got more than 70% marks and average of class is 76.97%. Similarly, in class 10th all the students got more than 71% marks with class average of 76.10%. Likewise, the result of all the classes has been remarkable. On this occasion, students of the Gurukul staged an impressive Sanskrit play namely Vibhrant Nardam which was highly appreciated by the large audience. A large number of parents of the students were also present on this occasion. Among those present on the occasion were Dr. M. K. Kumar, Additional CEO, other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, teaching faculty and staff of the Gurukul. |