<p>Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), the organisation catering to the educational needs of the wards of transferrable central government employees, recently held its golden jubilee celebration at Seshadripuram Degree College.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Commemorating the members of the KVS Retired Employees Association, it created awareness and stirred discussions on the role of teachers, students, community and practices being followed. <br /><br />It was attended by members from Bangalore, Chennai, Indore and Hyderabad.<br />The highlight of the programme was a talk given by chief guest Prof Jayasankaran, former vice-chancellor of Kanchi University. <br /><br />He spoke about the four types of teachers — the Upadhyaya, Pandita, Acharya and Guru. <br />Puran Chand, former joint commissioner (academic), KVS, was the guest of honour. He spoke about the history of the institution and how it has been a trendsetter in the field of education through specific case studies. <br /><br />Secretary K Umamaheshwar Rao pointed out how the association was constituted primarily to support sister educational organisations in matters of academic activities and propagating the cultural heritage of India. <br /><br />A commemorative souvenir was also released during the function.<br /><br />The day’s celebrations came to an end with a vibrant cultural programme, which included a solo music recital by Sinchan Dixit.<br /><br /> There were also dances by children as well as a Kamsale dance by the students of Ashraya Trust. <br /></p>
<p>Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), the organisation catering to the educational needs of the wards of transferrable central government employees, recently held its golden jubilee celebration at Seshadripuram Degree College.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Commemorating the members of the KVS Retired Employees Association, it created awareness and stirred discussions on the role of teachers, students, community and practices being followed. <br /><br />It was attended by members from Bangalore, Chennai, Indore and Hyderabad.<br />The highlight of the programme was a talk given by chief guest Prof Jayasankaran, former vice-chancellor of Kanchi University. <br /><br />He spoke about the four types of teachers — the Upadhyaya, Pandita, Acharya and Guru. <br />Puran Chand, former joint commissioner (academic), KVS, was the guest of honour. He spoke about the history of the institution and how it has been a trendsetter in the field of education through specific case studies. <br /><br />Secretary K Umamaheshwar Rao pointed out how the association was constituted primarily to support sister educational organisations in matters of academic activities and propagating the cultural heritage of India. <br /><br />A commemorative souvenir was also released during the function.<br /><br />The day’s celebrations came to an end with a vibrant cultural programme, which included a solo music recital by Sinchan Dixit.<br /><br /> There were also dances by children as well as a Kamsale dance by the students of Ashraya Trust. <br /></p>
