Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Rural Development Programme (VK-RDP) conducts Cultural Competitions every year from July to November, aimed to promote holistic personality development and cultural values among students. Held at union, district, and inter-district levels across rural and urban schools, the competitions see participation from over 200 schools and 15,000 students annually. District-level winners attend a special camp in Kanyakumari.
As part of its annual initiative, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Rural Development Programme (VK-RDP), Ramanathapuram Branch conducted rural-level Cultural Competitions at Sourashtra Middle School, Paramakudi on June 21, 2025.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from five nearby schools, with 90 students showcasing their talents in various value-based competitions such as quizzes, recitations, storytelling, patriotic songs, and cultural-themed art. These activities aim to nurture intellectual, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual faculties in children.
Alongside the students, 16 teachers, 2 parents, and 5 volunteers participated, making a total of 113 attendees. The programme reflected the spirit of unity and cultural pride, offering students a platform to express themselves creatively and meaningfully.
