Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Arunachal Pradesh Trust (VKVAPT) received the ‘Land of Rising Sun’ Plaque for Excellence from the Honourable Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) at VKV Balijan on 25 October 2026. VKVAPT Secretary Kum. Sujatha Nayak ji and Joint Secretary Shri Rupesh Mathur ji received the honour in the presence of students and VKV alumni, including Alumni Association President Dr. Minggam Pertin ji and Dr. Akepi Linggi ji.
The Governor appreciated the Trust’s contribution to academic excellence, discipline, character-building and the all-round development of students. He acknowledged the contributions of VKV alumni across different fields in Arunachal Pradesh and encouraged the Trust to continue guiding young minds through Swami Vivekananda’s ideals of patriotism, leadership and selfless service.
During his visit, the Governor addressed the concluding function of “Spread Your Wings,” a four-day state-level youth leadership camp organized by VKVAPT. The camp brought together 145 students from Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas across Arunachal Pradesh, with “Love India” as its central theme. It aimed to develop students’ abilities and leadership qualities while introducing Vivekananda Kendra as a platform for contributing to the welfare of the state and the nation.
Addressing the students, the Governor emphasized effective communication, sound judgement and the ability to solve problems. He encouraged regular reading and writing, remaining calm during difficulties, and taking timely, responsible decisions. He also urged students to practise integrity, courage, modesty and self-discipline, and to view leadership as a responsibility to guide and serve others.
VKVAPT Education Officer and Shivir Pramukh Shri P. Ajayakumar ji presented the camp report. Kum. Sujatha Nayak ji, Shri Rupesh Mathur ji and VKV Itanagar Principal Shri Krishnan ji also addressed the gathering. Students Kum. Kelong Baki, Shri Rehanso Kri and Kum. Gichik Yachum shared their experiences of the camp.
Courtesy — Eastern Sentinel, The Arunachal Times and Echo of Arunachal.
