EduCarnival at Swami Vivekanand Public School Celebrates Creativity; Preparations Reviewed for Kapal Mochan Mela 2026

YAMUNANAGAR: Swami Vivekanand Public School, Camp, Yamunanagar, organised a grand EduCarnival for its kindergarten students, with ‘Jungle Safari’ as the central theme. Colourful decorations, engaging activities and lively presentations transformed the school environment into an imaginative jungle world and made the event a memorable experience for children and guests.

The programme aimed to provide young learners with opportunities to learn through enjoyable activities, encourage creativity and strengthen confidence, communication and stage-presentation skills. The campus was decorated with jungle-inspired elements, including depictions of animals, trees and the natural environment, creating an engaging setting for the children’s performances.

The kindergarten students participated with enthusiasm and confidence. Their performances, colourful costumes, innocent expressions and comfortable stage presence won appreciation from the audience. Each child had an opportunity to display individual abilities, while the effort put in by students and the dedication of their teachers were reflected in the presentations.

Beyond entertainment, the EduCarnival was presented as an initiative supporting children’s overall development. Activities of this kind can encourage cooperation, social interaction, imagination and curiosity. Through the Jungle Safari theme, the programme also sought to introduce children to the importance of nature, wildlife and environmental awareness.

School directors Vikas Kamboj and Megha Kamboj appreciated the children’s performances and praised the teachers for their efforts. They said that, at the foundational stage of education, children should be given opportunities to learn through play, creativity and experiential activities. Such events help nurture hidden talents and build confidence.

Principal Pooja Bakshi expressed happiness over the programme’s success and commended the students for their performances. She said every child has unique abilities and immense potential, and the school strives to create a positive and joyful environment where students can develop creativity alongside academic learning. She also acknowledged the contribution of teachers and support staff who helped make the event successful.

Parents and guests also appreciated the children’s confidence and talent. The EduCarnival concluded as a celebration of creativity and youthful enthusiasm, conveying that learning becomes more meaningful when imagination, practical experience and enjoyment are brought together.

BILASPUR, OCTOBER 17: Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja chaired a meeting with officials of the concerned departments at the Shrine Board Vyas Pur office to review preparations for the Shri Kapal Mochan and Shri Adi Badri Mela 2026. He directed departments to complete arrangements in time and ensure that pilgrims receive safe, clean and convenient facilities throughout the fair.

Ahuja said the renowned religious and historic inter-state fair will be held from November 20 to 24, 2026, at Kapal Mochan in Vyas Pur, regarded as the sacred site associated with Maharishi Ved Vyas. The event attracts large numbers of devotees from different states. Pilgrims traditionally take ritual baths at Kapal Mochan Sarovar, Rin Mochan Sarovar and Surajkund Sarovar.

Emphasising coordination among departments, the ADC asked officials to pay particular attention to sanitation, drinking-water supply, healthcare, traffic control, electricity and security. He said preparations should be reviewed regularly in view of the expected turnout and no essential arrangement should be left incomplete.

Mela Administrator-cum-SDM Dr Kuldeep Singh briefed the meeting on the proposed arrangements. He said departments would ensure timely provision of sanitation, medicines and medical facilities, temporary toilets, drinking water, road repairs, electricity, food supplies, milk supply, barricading and police deployment. Coordination with the concerned departments is being maintained to ensure that facilities operate smoothly.

Dr Kuldeep Singh said the comfort and safety of pilgrims would remain the priority and officials would discharge their responsibilities seriously so that the fair could conclude peacefully and in an orderly manner.

Those present included Jagadhri SDM Vishwanath, Chhachhrauli SDM Jaspal Singh Gill, Radaur SDM Narendra, DIPRO Dr Manoj Kumar, ADIO Paras, Vyas Pur police station in-charge Vinod Kumar, Sadhaura police station in-charge Lakhwinder Singh, Mela Officer-cum-BDPO Vyas Pur Shabnam Rehlan, BDPO Chhachhrauli Kartik Chauhan, BDPO Radaur Simran, BDPO Saraswati Nagar Renu Lata, Panchayati Raj SDO Randhir Singh, Public Health SDO Zafar Iqbal, PWD SDO Anurag Jindal, Naib Tehsildars Ravinder Kumar and Kuldeep Singh, SEPO Vijayant, Brijesh and Rajesh, along with Shrine Board accountant Pankaj Aggarwal, Ashwini Kumar, Vikas and other officials and employees.