In a heart-warming tribute to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Nobel Laureate from Asia, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, 24 students from Kendriya Vidyalayas were felicitated for their analysis and interpretation of the works of Gurudev using an innovative 21st century collaborative platform – ThinkQuest. The award ceremony was presided over by Hon`ble Minister of State of Human Resource Development, Dr. (Smt.) Daggubati Purandeswari.
In her speech, Hon`ble Minister congratulated winners and participants. She also appreciated the endeavour of KVS to take the initiative to re-kindle the memory of Gurudev in the hearts and minds of the young. The Oracle Education Foundation’s ThinkQuest, an online protected learning platform that helps students develop important 21st century skills, including communication, critical thinking, and technology skills.
Over 7000 students from 420 KVs across 18 cities participated in this unique initiative. There was active participation from students from all over India. Bhopal witnessed the maximum participation, followed by Delhi and Chennai.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri. Avinash Dikshit, Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan said, “The Tagore Mahotsav was a stimulating experience for us. In addition to paying tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the program helped bring the younger generation closer to Tagore’s creative genius and values.” Kendriya Vidyalaya schools aim to pursue excellence and set pace in the field of school education. The event was organised by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and supported by Oracle Education Foundation.
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